# Unicode Pad Express — Extensive character map

> Extensive Unicode character map for inserting special symbols and text. (iPhone/iPad app by Ziga Kranjec.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unicode-pad-express/id368394740 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ziga Kranjec](https://appshunter.io/developer/368394743)
- Category: Utilities, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 121 App Store ratings · 148 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.4 · 51 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-04-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unicode-pad-express/id368394740/reviews.md

## What is Unicode Pad Express?

It is a simpler, free version of a more fully featured Unicode Pad Pro app.

## Key features

- Extensive character map
- Insert Unicode characters
- Simple interface
- Free version

## What do users think of Unicode Pad Express?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Great variety of symbols
- 👍 Easy to use (for some)
- 👍 Free version available
- 👍 Useful for special characters
- 👍 Good for stylizing posts
- 👍 Quick and easy copy/paste
- 👍 Complete Unicode character map
- 👍 Valuable reference tool
- 👍 Free and functional
- 👍 Nice variety
- 👍 Good app

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Some symbols not showing
- 🐛 Emojis mixed with symbols
- 🐛 Not designed well
- 🐛 Paid pro version needed for features
- 🐛 Difficult to access glyphs
- 🐛 No tutorials or support
- 🐛 Incompatible with older iOS versions
- 🐛 Ads cover copy options
- 🐛 Shows black boxes instead of symbols
- 🐛 Useless without copy/paste
- 🐛 Only shows pictures, no copy/paste
- 🐛 Worthless without copy/paste
- 🐛 Can't copy and paste symbols

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when clicking too many categories
- Some characters not showing
- Emojis are displayed as symbols
- Black boxes appear instead of symbols
- App not working after iOS updates
- Copy options covered by ads
- Not iOS 8 compatible
- Symbols show as boxes since iOS 7

**Most requested features**

- Add a search system (by name or code)
- Ability to favorite symbols
- Create custom keyboards
- Rename private use characters
- Make emojis into symbols
- More characters without font issues
- Include all Unicode blocks
- Add sample pictures for unsupported glyphs
- Make the app a keyboard
- Add new emojis
- Make the app free (instead of paid pro)
- Add bookmarking for characters
- Ability to email bookmarked characters
- Update for lower iPod versions
- Choose text color
- Add keyboard functionality for other apps
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard

## Recent user reviews (10 of 148)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unicode-pad-express/id368394740/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Please Update

*2026-08-10*

The app is outdated, and most newer emoji and other symbols aren’t supported by the app. It also shouldn’t need to be paid because who is ever going to pay to type symbols when you can go online and copy them instead? Please update the app.

### 4/5 — hello

*2026-08-02*

i hope it have all unicode signs

### 5/5 — Keyboard

*2026-07-02*

Pls make everything free 🥺🙏

### 4/5 — 还好

*2026-05-17*

也许是手机的问题，总是闪退

### 3/5 — Where do I put codes 😭

*2026-04-20, version 14.3*

I’ve been looking for 20 minutes to find this code box, I still can’t find it 🫩

### 3/5 — Sorry. 😣

*2026-03-20*

So…the app crashes whenever I click too many categories, and It’s the worst thing I ever have to run into.

### 5/5 — ありがとうございます！！

*2026-03-05*

iOS 18.0になって、漢字がさらに明らかになりました、嬉しいです！！ ただ、一部から人偏の部がまだなのでもっと漢字が必要です。 例えば不の下に少の付いた字 (𠀰)が含まれます。また、絵文字やラテン文字のアルファベットや音楽記号なども同じ理由で表示できません。是非機会があれば、カテゴリーを追加して、バージョン 17.0にアップデートしてください。
よろしくお願いします。

**Developer response:** Thanks! You can contact developers via mail on the app website.

### 1/5 — 字符太少

*2026-02-16*

字符太少

### 4/5 — Very Nice But Some Are  Not Showing

*2026-02-01*

It would be better if there was the opportunity to have more characters without it being showed use a different font

### 4/5 — Its a good app but..

*2026-01-30, version 14.3*

It really needs a searching system where you can either type the name of the symbol or you can type in the code, it would make it a lot easier than just scrolling through, ty for reading!!

## Frequently asked questions about Unicode Pad Express

### What does Unicode Pad Express do?

Unicode Pad Express provides an extensive character map, allowing users to find and insert a wide variety of Unicode characters. It's designed to be a simpler, free alternative for accessing special symbols and text.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, Unicode Pad Express is a free application. It does not have any associated costs for download or usage, and it does not feature advertisements or in-app purchases.

### What kind of characters can I find in this app?

The app offers an extensive character map, meaning you can find and insert a broad range of Unicode characters. This includes various symbols, special letters, and other characters that may not be easily accessible on a standard keyboard.

### Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is ideal for individuals who regularly need to use special characters or symbols in their writing, such as students, writers, developers, or anyone who needs to incorporate specific Unicode characters into their text.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 14.3 — 2022-03-05

Lots of improvements and updates. Better support for newer systems and standards.

### 11.2 — 2018-07-18

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

• Support for Unicode version 11
• Display glyphs in Private use Areas
• New pinch gesture in catalogs to change the font size 
• Improved compatibility with iPhone X
• Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 10.5 — 2017-10-05

• New up and down gestures in detail view
• Unicode 10
• Adapted to iOS 11
• Bug fixes

### 10.4 — 2017-07-12

Bug fixes

### 10.3 — 2017-06-13

version 10.3
• Glyph size option in catalogs on iPad
• Scripts can now be sorted alphabetically, by region or by age.
• Improved symbol selections: Notational Systems, Picturelike Letters
• Bug fixes

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