# SF Symbols Reference

> Reference tool for over 5,300 SF Symbols with search and localization previews. (iPhone/iPad app by Artem Kireev.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sf-symbols-reference/id1491161336 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Artem Kireev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491161335)
- Category: Developer Tools, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.71/5 from 95 App Store ratings · 27 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2020-01-01
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sf-symbols-reference/id1491161336/reviews.md

## What is SF Symbols Reference?

# SF Symbols 5.3 support
5,300+ symbols available.

# Choose SF Symbols release
Useful when targerting older iOS versions.

# Localisation
Preview how the symbol would look like in different locales.

# Search
Search symbols by the name.

## Key features

- 5,300+ symbols available
- Support for SF Symbols 5.3
- Choose SF Symbols release
- Preview in different locales
- Search symbols by name

## Recent user reviews (10 of 27)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sf-symbols-reference/id1491161336/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Good

*2025-08-25, version 2.1*

But so stuck

### 3/5 — Does its job

*2025-07-15*

Very laggy on even the latest of iPhone models. You should just try buffering the items when searching, or at least clear the view when you hit Search to reduce lag.

### 4/5 — Very cool app!

*2025-06-12, version 2.1*

Well designed and has nice features! Would like to have animation support though. Also, the search bar has some major performance issues (lags on iPhone 13 iOS 18.5).

### 5/5 — So convenient!

*2025-04-20*

I love having this app handy for grabbing symbols when I’m not near my Mac.

### 4/5 — Almost perfect

*2025-04-12*

This would be perfect if the search was debounced, or somehow decoupled from the main thread. The search function causes the entire UI to lock up while it’s searching. 
Otherwise this is my go to tool for looking up SF Symbols!

### 5/5 — Love this!

*2025-03-16*

As a student developer and generally a tech savvy person who loves to have unique codes to type out in texts or reference symbols in my projects, this is super helpful and I love it!

It’s simple, easy to use, and has a very appealing UI dynamic to light and dark mode, which is a must!

### 1/5 — Useless

*2025-01-01, version 2.1*

Does nothing.

### 5/5 — It's just what I needed (just what I needed)

*2024-08-19, version 2.1*

I needed SF Symbols. Now I have SF Symbols. Splendid.

@dev, thank you for not collecting user data.

### 5/5 — Does exactly what it says!

*2024-07-15*

Simple, straightforward, and easy to use.

### 5/5 — Well organized life saver

*2024-01-31*

No ads, easy to use, what more could you want?

## Frequently asked questions about SF Symbols Reference

### What does this app do?

This app serves as a reference for SF Symbols, providing access to over 5,300 symbols. It allows users to search for symbols by name, preview them in different locales, and select specific SF Symbols releases for compatibility with older iOS versions.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include support for SF Symbols 5.3, access to over 5,300 symbols, the ability to choose specific SF Symbols releases, localization previews to see how symbols look in different locales, and a search function to find symbols by name.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, this application is completely free to use. There are no costs associated with downloading or using its features, and it does not contain in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What iOS versions is this app compatible with?

While the app supports SF Symbols 5.3, it also allows users to choose specific SF Symbols releases. This feature is particularly useful when targeting older iOS versions, ensuring compatibility for your projects.

### Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is ideal for iOS developers and designers who frequently use SF Symbols in their projects. It simplifies the process of finding the right symbol, checking its appearance in different languages, and ensuring it works with the target iOS version.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1 — 2024-07-20

# SF Symbols 5.3 support
5,300+ symbols available.

### 2.0 — 2023-09-19

SF Symbols 5.0 support

### 1.5.0 — 2022-01-08

SF Symbols 3.2 added.

### 1.4.0 — 2021-12-08

SF Symbols 3.1 added.

### 1.3.3 — 2021-10-15

Bugfixes:
- fix app crashes
- fix scroll position

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