# Chars — Note-taking with Unicode

> Note-taking app with built-in special character keyboard and sharing capabilities. (iPhone/iPad app by Marat Saytakov.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chars/id918947313 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Marat Saytakov](https://appshunter.io/developer/740111099)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 31 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 19 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Russian, European Spanish
- Released: 2014-10-31
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chars/id918947313/reviews.md

## What is Chars?

Chars is a delightful and easy-to-use note-taking app for quickly writing down your thoughts. Then sharing, tweeting, or using them the way you want.

Also there is built-in special characters keyboard working inside the app or as system-wide keyboard extension.

## Key features

- Quick note-taking
- Special character keyboard
- System-wide keyboard extension
- Easy sharing
- Unicode support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chars Extra | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 31)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chars/id918947313/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Обновите Алле

*2022-02-09, version 2.3*

Обновлять будете ????????)

### 5/5 — Awesome app but sync does not function correctly.

*2019-12-13, version 2.3*

I recently brought bought Chars Extra with the ability to sync across devices signed into iCloud. It works but doesn’t work. I get notes when I restore my purchase but if I create a new note in my iPad any go edit it on my iPhone (which are signed in to the same iCloud account) it won’t come up. I have to delete the app and restore the purchase to get all of my apps. Gave a 5-star review just because the app is awesome. Please fix this though!

### 5/5 — Постоянные вылеты приложения

*2019-03-15, version 2.3*

Хорошее, полезное приложение!

### 5/5 — Вылетает!

*2019-02-03, version 2.2*

Частенько вылетает при создании заметки или при удалении. Не снижаю оценку, жду исправлений, т.к. приложение мне понравилось.

### 5/5 — Дизайн огонь!

*2018-08-25, version 2.2*

Очень, очень красивое приложение

### 5/5 — Ыыыыыыы

*2018-07-19, version 2.2*

Отлично ♩я сделала очень крутой ник в игре мне нравится♥︎

### 5/5 — I write few reviews, but

*2018-04-28, version 2.1*

This is a solid app. Very nice, thoughtful design, and full-featured !

### 5/5 — Clean

*2018-04-26, version 2.1*

Love it.

### 5/5 — Incredibly neat

*2018-04-22, version 2.1*

It’s fascinating how developers made every aspect of the app enjoyable and well designed ☯︎. It has everything I need and I love it ♥︎

### 4/5 — Great at what it does, just want a bit more!

*2018-04-21, version 2.1*

Beautiful, fantastic note taking app that does exactly what it says and should do! This is going to be my new go to note taking tool when on the go. Would really love to see the addition of a few typeset features, like: bold, italics, numbered lists, etc. Hope those come soon, but worth the money until then nonetheless!

## Frequently asked questions about Chars

### What does Chars do?

Chars is a note-taking application designed for quickly writing down thoughts. It allows users to easily share their notes and offers a built-in special characters keyboard.

### What are the key features of Chars?

Key features include quick note-taking, a special character keyboard that functions within the app, and a system-wide keyboard extension for broader use. It also supports easy sharing of notes.

### Is Chars free to use?

The application is free to download and use. It offers in-app purchases, suggesting that some advanced features or content might be available for purchase.

### What is the special character keyboard for?

The special character keyboard is integrated to provide easy access to a wide range of Unicode characters. This keyboard can be used directly within the app or as a system-wide extension, making it convenient for various writing tasks.

### Who would benefit from using Chars?

This app is ideal for anyone who needs a simple way to take notes on the go and frequently incorporates special characters into their writing, such as for social media posts or specific document formatting.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3 — 2019-03-06

New
・ iPhone Xs Max display support
・ New iPad Pro display support
・ Swipe previews when exporting
・ Red note color

Changed
・ Completely new image previews
・ Fixed keyboard switching
・ Fixed other nasty bugs

Feel free to send feedback at info@chars.cc or @charsapp on Twitter.

### 2.2 — 2018-06-03

New
・ Links open in Safari inside the app
・ More Unicode characters
・ Japanese localization
・ Spanish localization

Changed
・ Stronger security for locked notes
・ Exporting as image is much better
・ Better RTL-languages support
・ Multiselected deletion fixed
・ Better Chars Extra layout
・ Interface improvements
・ Undo button is back

Thanks a lot to @nobtaka for Japanese localization! If you would like to help us localizing Chars into your language, send us a message at info@chars.cc or tweet @charsapp.

### 2.1 — 2018-04-20

New
・ A button for copying selected text

Changed
・ Notes open faster now
・ Typographic improvements in exporting as picture
・ Search icon disappears if there's no notes
・ Better welcome screen layout for iPad
・ Saving notes to cloud is more stable
・ Interface improvements

Please tell us what you think about version 2 in reviews, on Twitter @charsapp or via e-mail info@chars.cc

### 2 — 2018-04-18

New
・ Multiple Notes: create as many drafts as you want
・ Gestures: pull to create, edge-swipe to go back, long-tap to select several notes, and shake to undo
・ 3D Touch: peek & pop previews, home screen quick actions
・ Sounds: hear audio feedback for every action
・ Haptic: feel tactile feedback to everything you do
・ iCloud: access your notes on all of your iOS devices
・ Touch ID and Face ID: keep your secrets protected
・ Colors: easily emphasize your special idea
・ Exporting notes as pictures: post your thoughts beautifully
・ Notes search in iOS or within the app
・ Right-to-Left Languages Support
・ Accessibility Support

Changed
・ Completely new app design: focus on content, not on interface
・ Characters keyboard doesn't launch the first of all keyboards, now you launch it manually
・ Battery efficiency improvements

Removed
・ Some Unicode characters that are emoji now

Please tell us what you think about version 2 in reviews, on Twitter @charsapp or via e-mail info@chars.cc

### 1.1 — 2015-04-29

New:
• Updated design for iOS 8.3 style
• Keyboard now starts as fast as lightning
• Auto light & dark mode
• Sounds when typing (needs “Allow Full Access” in keyboard settings)
• Universal app for every iPhone, iPod and iPad with iOS 8
• Keys snap to grid while scrolling list of characters

Thanks everyone who uses Chars and special one to those who rates it with many stars. Don't hesitate to leave reviews or send us your feedback at info@chars.cc or @charsapp at Twitter. Also send us your e-mail to take part in beta program.

Do you know that you can do triforce? If you know what we mean. ;)

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