UniChar — Unicode Keyboard

UniChar — Unicode Keyboard

Find & use special symbols

1.6K ratings
210 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 4, 2014
  • July 7, 2026

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Easily find and type special characters with a powerful Unicode keyboard. Browse hundreds of thousands of symbols, search by name or drawing, and organize your favorites. Ideal for developers and anyone needing to use a wide range of text symbols.

Access hundreds of thousands of Unicode characters
Custom keyboard for typing special symbols in any app
Search characters by name, info, or drawing
Organize favorite characters
View character name, Unicode, and UTF-8 info
Browse curated categories and full Unicode table
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What's New in UniChar

8.1

July 7, 2026

This update adds the ability to hide Recently Used and Favorites categories from the app and keyboard.

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In-App Purchases

$9.99

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Unlock all categories in the app and keyboard

User reviews

Practical & still getting better

I use UniChar primarily as a way to add symbols for renaming Pokemon in PokeGo.

It made life so much easier for gaming! Sorting & assigning characters & symbols to represent skills, elements & stats saved hours of time once setup.

UniChar has been useful outside gaming too when I needed to find & enter symbols not supported by the default iOS Keyboard.

The most surprising part was how responsive the developer was. Every-time I ran into issues & contacted him (via the support email), he replied within a few days & addressed the issues once confirmed with an update.

Thank you for making UniChar.
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A great app

Its a great app! And i like the variety of symbols i can choose! and the "favorites" place for the keyboard is pretty cool!

Still Great… but used to be even better.

The recent update being able to switch off "recents" in the keyboard is great… but I have to say I miss the old functionality.

The app is simpler now, but you used to be able to select which glyphs were visible in the app and keyboard, while maintaining categories. It was very powerful customisation.

Now I just have to fill out favourites if I want something similar without endless noise… it's not as good.

With that said, this app is still the best in its category. It's just simpler now, which I'm sure has benefits too.

Thanks for keeping it alive. Never less than 5 stars.
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Latest Update Ruined App

This app used to be so nice for pokemon go naming.

The last update completely changed the UI and now all the characters on my "Favorites" keyboard are WAYY too big and not aligned properly.

This app was great, but can't even use it anymore.. bring back the OLD APP!!

Also PLEASE make icloud syncing for your favorite characters.. my phone broke before the bad update and I just now redownloaded it. I spent like 2 hours adding all my old favorites back in order just to have finished it and realize that the UI changed (for the worse) and is completely different (TOO BIG) and my nice organized keyboard is now a jumbled mess that's impossible to rearrange in an organized manner because the character icons take up way too much space and I can't fit as many. Grrrr #BOO

Also, please make a way to turn of "recents" keyboard! Especially as a default.. I just want one keyboard categories (Favorites) with all the characters I would regular use!


NOTE TO DEVS:
I WILL CHANGE MY RATING IF YOU ADDRESS MY ISSUE WITH NEW UI
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Unbelievable there's no iCloud syncing

Probably around 3 years ago I spent a long time favoriting hundreds and hundreds of characters. There was an issue with the app, so I uninstalled it and reinstalled it. They're all gone. I'm also pretty sure I contacted you about this app and requested iCloud syncing around that time. I don't use the symbols as much anymore, but just very disappointing to see that everything I saved is now gone
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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Keyboard disappearing from settings

Bug

Drawing search feature not working

Bug

Certain characters not rendering properly

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Add search by name/code in app

Feature

Allow multi-selection of characters

Feature

Sync favorites across devices

Feature

Expand character coverage (e.g. Greek, Alchemical)

Feature

Provide font options to display more symbols

Feature

FAQ

What does UniChar do?

UniChar is a Unicode character app and keyboard that allows you to quickly find, type, and work with special symbols. It provides access to hundreds of thousands of characters organized into categories and a full Unicode table, enabling you to search for and insert symbols into any app.

What are the key features of UniChar?

Key features include a custom keyboard for typing special symbols, the ability to search for characters by name or even by drawing, access to the entire Unicode table, and the option to organize favorite characters for quick access. It also provides detailed information about each character, such as its name and Unicode value.

Is UniChar free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering access to its core functionalities. However, it does feature in-app purchases, suggesting that some advanced features or content might require a purchase.

What devices is UniChar compatible with?

UniChar is a universal app, meaning it is designed to work seamlessly across iPhone, iPad, and Apple silicon Mac devices. It also offers features like Handoff and Drag and Drop for enhanced cross-device functionality.

Who would benefit from using UniChar?

This app is beneficial for anyone who needs to use special characters regularly, such as developers working with Unicode code points and UTF-8 encodings, writers needing specific symbols, or designers looking for unique text elements. Its extensive character library and convenient keyboard make it a versatile tool.