# Unicode Character Viewer

> Unicode character and glyph explorer with search, favorites, and text composition. (iPhone/iPad app by Fall Day Software Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unicode-character-viewer/id571621497 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Fall Day Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/486013058)
- Category: Reference, Utilities
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 2.50/5 from 53 App Store ratings · 71 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-04-18
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unicode-character-viewer/id571621497/reviews.md

## What is Unicode Character Viewer?

This app lets you explore the world of Unicode glyphs.  The languages of the world contain some beautiful letter forms, and Unicode Character Viewer gives you an easy way to search for characters, mark your favourites, and share them with others.

Browse all the fonts in your iOS device, and every glyph supported by each of those fonts.

 * Search by glyph title.
 * View variations of a glyph in different fonts.
 * Mark glyphs as favorites for easy reference.
 * View all the variations of a glyph in all fonts that support it.
 * Add glyphs to a draft text editor for composing a string using any Unicode characters.
 * Identify glyphs in strings you find.
 * Explore the 283+ downloadable iOS 7 fonts.

This app is perfect for finding interesting characters to use in text messages, social media, or within apps. ​​

(The icon is Unicode code point 0x273E, entitled SIX PETALLED BLACK AND WHITE FLORETTE).

## Key features

- Search by glyph title
- View glyph variations in different fonts
- Mark glyphs as favorites
- Add glyphs to a draft text editor
- Identify glyphs in strings
- Explore downloadable iOS fonts

## What do users think of Unicode Character Viewer?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- ✅ Works for copying glyphs to Canva
- ✅ Perfect for copying characters
- ✅ Works with Procreate
- ✅ Good for Cricut projects
- ✅ Awesome for crafters
- ✅ Works great for Design Space
- ✅ Access to special glyphs
- ✅ Simple and easy to use
- ✅ Best character picker app
- ✅ Allows marking favorite glyphs

**Cons**

- ❌ Cannot view glyphs on OTF files
- ❌ Only shows Apple standard fonts
- ❌ Does not find all installed fonts
- ❌ Does not work with downloaded fonts
- ❌ Wasted money for some users
- ❌ Pastes as a box
- ❌ Crashes frequently
- ❌ Not working with recent updates
- ❌ Characters turn out differently
- ❌ Limited font list

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Cannot view glyphs on OTF files
- Does not come out as an installed font
- Only shows Apple standard fonts
- Does not find all installed fonts
- Does not work with downloaded fonts
- Pastes as a box on Word or Pages
- App crashes
- App crashes when typing 'Me' in Browse characters
- App crashes after new update
- Does not work with Procreate
- Downloaded fonts do not show up
- Characters turn out to be something different after copy/paste
- Not working with recent Cricut Design Space update
- Freezes when loading fonts
- Does not work on iOS 15

**Most requested features**

- Update to work with iOS 14
- Ability to favorite fonts
- Add instructions on how to add aftermarket font files
- Fix glitch where characters change after pasting
- Update to work with Cricut's latest update
- Make app compatible with iOS 15
- Fix freezing issue
- Allow adding custom fonts
- Easier browsing of named Unicode blocks
- Ability to mark blocks as favorites

## Recent user reviews (10 of 71)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unicode-character-viewer/id571621497/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Very Useful!!

*2026-06-19*

I cannot say enough how much this app has helped me. I like designing on Canva on my iPad but every time I wanted to use glyphs I had to go to my very old computer and copy the glyphs. Now I don’t need to!! I did a lot of research before buying because I wanted to make sure it would work and I’m so glad I decided to take the leap. If you need to copy glyphs to Canva, this will work, just make sure you follow the right steps. You do need to download the font you want, upload to Canva and make sure said font is selected when you paste your glyph, download iFont and install the font to your device using iFont, then browse installed fonts on Unicode Character Viewer, find the font and glyph you want and click on the share button and copy, then you can just go to Canva and paste on your text box. Seems like a lot but is pretty simple, plus once the font is already installed next time you just need to copy and paste.

### 5/5 — ҉ ҉ Buy it 😭 Characters are MINT

*2026-01-23, version 1.9*

I want to gatekeep this but nahhhhhhhh it’s PERFECT. I don’t use fonts but even if i needed to download them i do not care, it’s a simple youtube video. what i need was the characters and i could copy and paste straight from the app 

Ѡ Ѡ to the Dev ✅

### 1/5 — No glyphs

*2025-10-04*

I cannot view the glyphs on a otf file, it doesn’t even come out as an installed font at all, it was just a waste of money, I want my money back..

### 4/5 — Works Now

*2025-08-10*

I bought this to be able to copy font glyphs into Cricut Design Space and Adobe Illustrator.  At first, I could not view my installed apps in the Unicode Character Viewer app at all and it seems that this has been a problem for a lot of people.  I ended up deleting the app but then reinstalled it to have another go.  I must have spent about 2 hours watching videos and searching online, turning computer on and off, etc and trying various random things.  However, all of a sudden my apps appeared and I have no idea how.  It seemed to be after I went into Cricut Design Space and started typing with one of my fonts.  I thought I had already done that multiple times and wouldn’t have thought this would have made any difference to the Unicode app.  Might it have kickstarted something in the iOS system?  Who knows?  All I know is I’m pleased it’s now working how I wanted it to!

### 1/5 — Funktioniert nicht

*2024-12-28*

Findet nur Apple-Standardschriften - keine einzige meiner gekauften und manuell hinzugefügten Schriften wird erkannt

### 5/5 — Legit!

*2024-12-27*

The people rating one star, genuinely don’t know how this app works. I use this app on both my iPad and IPhone. Fonts have to be downloaded into your settings if you want to have access to them! I use ifont for that. I love this app honestly.

### 5/5 — Ignore the negative reviews

*2024-06-03*

Like many others, I needed access to glyphs for design. I create digital planning products using my iPads. I design in Procreate and Adobe Fresco primarily, and I have access to all my installed fonts and glyphs & they copy/paste just fine in every app I use. 

To everyone who thinks it doesn’t work - you need to actually INSTALL the fonts first! This is not a font installer - hence being called Unicode Character VIEWER. 

First, install your fonts to your iOS device using iFont or AnyFont, then you’ll be able to view & copy your glyphs with this app. 

Works FLAWLESSLY & I love that the developer continues to update it after all these years. Happy to pay & support the developer - worth every penny!

### 5/5 — Works Perfectly with Procreate

*2024-05-03*

I use this app to use with Procreate. Sharing the glyph then paste. 
By default it doesn't show what you've installed in Procreate. Users need to install fonts the system way. I use Ifont for that and install the profile.

### 1/5 — No sirve

*2024-03-13, version 1.8.1*

Es perder el dinero no funciona en el iPad ni en el iPhone

### 2/5 — Findet nicht alle installierten Schriften

*2024-01-17*

Leider kann findet die App nicht alle Schriften, die ich installiert habe.

## Frequently asked questions about Unicode Character Viewer

### What does the Unicode Character Viewer app do?

This app allows you to explore and discover Unicode characters and glyphs. You can search for specific characters, view how they appear in different fonts installed on your iOS device, and save your most used ones as favorites.

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

Key features include searching for glyphs by title, viewing variations of a glyph across multiple fonts, marking favorites for easy access, and a draft text editor to compose strings using any Unicode character. It also helps identify glyphs within existing text.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a completely free user experience.

### What kind of characters can I find and use?

You can explore all glyphs supported by the fonts on your iOS device, including those from the 283+ downloadable iOS 7 fonts. This allows you to find and use a wide variety of characters from different languages and symbols.

### Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is perfect for anyone who needs to find specific or interesting characters for use in text messages, social media posts, or within other applications. It's also useful for developers or designers who need to work with Unicode characters.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.9.2 — 2026-05-20

Adds search to the main screen, and additional data to the Glyph Details page.

### 1.9 — 2025-09-03

Adds support for dark mode, and the ability to search the font and glyph lists. Fixes a number of bugs.

### 1.8.1 — 2024-02-13

Adds "Copy" to the menu for a glyph that copies it as rich text including the font.  Also adds "Copy Text with Font" to the draft editor.

### 1.8 — 2020-09-21

Now uses the system font picker, so that installed custom fonts are available on iOS 14.

### 1.7.1 — 2020-06-15

Restores the Append to Draft functionality, which broke in a recent update.  Sorry about that!

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