Code Zebra Symbols vs Hense
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Code Zebra Symbols
Access a vast library of over 4,300 technical and graphic symbols for various design disciplines. Easily integrate these publication-quality vector and pixel assets into your projects across multiple drawing applications. Offline access ensures symbols are always available.
- Over 4,300 technical and graphic symbols
- Vector and pixel formats
- Offline local storage
- Drag-and-drop integration
- Multiple export formats (PNG, PDF, SVG, DWG)
- Searchable symbol library
- Isometric drawing capabilities
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Code Zebra Symbols is the first complete technical and graphic symbols library for iOS––Over 4,300 symbols in multiple vector and pixel formats in easy-to-browse libraries professionally crafted for every discipline. Our publication-quality symbols are stored locally on your device––no data connection required.* Works with all of your favorite Apps that support vector, pixel, or CAD images––virtually every drawing App. Drag or paste symbols into Pages, Numbers, Keynote, Mail, iMessage and more. Create drawings for Architecture and AEC, schematics, structural, isometric assembly, technical manuals, exploded views, floor plans, landscaping, HVAC, plumbing and electrical. Great for bill of materials (BOM) and parts lists. For artistic compositions and graphic design, Code Zebra Symbols provides an enormous source of vector and pixel line art. Export formats include: - PNG - PDF - SVG - Illustrator-compatible SVG - DWG blocks for CAD (WBLOCK files) Drag-and-drop symbols in vector PDF or SVG format, or PNG pixel images with transparent backgrounds. Search for symbols by text description with instant results. Great as a pocket reference of ANSI and IEEE symbols for architects and engineers. DRAG-AND-DROP ISOMETRIC DRAWING Over 900 2D isometric symbols included for creating amazing illustrations and assembly diagrams with fasteners, mechanical and structural parts, wires and connectors. FASTENERS Depict any standard fastener in any view. - Cap, Set and Shoulder Screws - Machine Screws and Bolts - Nuts & Knobs - Self Threading Screws - Thread Builders to draw any length even in iso view - Washers & Miscellaneous ARCHITECTURAL All in proper relative scale (PDF/DWG), and to ANSI Y32.4-1977. - Doors, Windows and Building Construction - Furnishings - Cabinets - Appliances - Architectural Graphic Symbols - Small Appliances and Utensils - Accessories and Plumbing Fixtures PEOPLE & VEHICLES All at the identical relative scale of our Architectural and Roads and Parking symbols (PDF/DWG). - Accessibility - People - People from Above - Vehicles & Aircraft - Flow Charts - Network LANDSCAPING These professionally hand-rendered designs will help you express your concepts with style. - Landscape Elements - Roads and Parking - Sitework Symbols - Trees and Plants in Plan and Elevation BUILDING SERVICES - Switches, Receptacles and Outlets - Y32.9-1972 - Sensors, Alarms and Indicators - Lighting - Circuits and Panels - HVAC - ANSI Y32.2.4-1949 (R1998) - Pipe Fittings and Valves (in all six flange types) - Y32.2.3-1949 (R1999) ELECTRICAL Symbols conform to IEEE 315-1975 (R1993) and IEEE 91/91a-1991 (Logic Functions) standards. Numerous symbols conform with IEC 617 and IEC 117. - Fundamental Items - Analog Logic - Digital Logic - Circuit Protectors - Communications and Power Generation - Composite Assemblies - IC Components - Lamps, Acoustics and Readouts - Maintenance Diagrams - Motors and Machines - PLC & Static Switching - Qualifying Symbols - Semiconductors - Switches and Relays - Terminals and Connectors - Transformers and Inductors - Transmission Path - VHF UHF SHF - Audio and Video Connectors - BNC RJ USB Connectors - Views of Cable Bends - DIN and Centronics Connectors - D-sub Connectors - Power Connectors MECHANICAL - Bearings - Fluid Power - ANSI Y32.10-1967 (R1994) - one of the most complete libraries available anywhere. - Bevel Gears, Sprockets and Miscellaneous - Spur Gears - Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing - ANSI Y14.5M - Process Flow Diagrams - ANSI Y32.11-1961 (R1998) - Springs, Shafts & Hardware - Structural Shapes - Surface Texture Symbols - ANSI Y14.36-1978 (R1993) - Tubing and Hose Connectors - Weld and Welding Symbols - ANSI/AWS A2.4-79 *SVG and DWG categories require a one-time download when first needed, but persist on your device thereafter.
Hense
Organize your projects with a visual Kanban board that lets you drag tasks from idea to completion. Enjoy native apps for iPhone, iPad, and Mac with automatic iCloud sync. A private-by-design approach means no accounts or data stored on external servers.
- Visual Kanban boards
- Drag and drop task management
- Native iPad, Mac, and iPhone apps
- Automatic iCloud sync
- Private by design (no accounts/servers)
- Global search and advanced filters (Pro)
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See your whole project at a glance, then drag it from idea to done. Hense: Kanban Task Board brings beautiful, tactile Kanban boards to iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Free to start. Pro is a one-time unlock, with no subscription, no account, and no data on anyone else's servers. ◆ SEE EVERYTHING AT A GLANCE Drag and drop cards between columns to move work forward. Feel a satisfying tap with every move, and watch smooth animations bring your board to life. Whether you are planning a product launch, a trip, or your week, your boards adapt to the way you think. Attach a photo or file to any card, so every detail lives right where the work does. ◆ NATIVE ON iPad, Mac, AND iPhone Duo Your board list lives in a sidebar, one tap from your work. On Mac, open any board in its own window and work side by side. Long-press, or right-click on Mac, any board, column, or card for quick actions, and move through everything with full keyboard shortcuts and menus. On iPhone Duo, unfold to see your boards in a sidebar beside the open board, then fold and keep working right where you left off. ◆ FIND ANYTHING INSTANTLY Search your boards and jump straight to the card you need. Pro adds global search across every board, plus filters like label: and column: to narrow results to exactly what matters. ◆ YOURS, AND PRIVATE No account to create, no passwords to remember, no data stored on anyone else's servers. iCloud keeps every device in sync automatically, so your boards are always with you and always your own. ◆ HENSE PRO One purchase removes every limit and unlocks the full toolkit: copy boards, columns, and cards across projects, mark columns as done, search every board at once, and filter with advanced operators. No subscription. No recurring fees. Yours to keep, with free updates. ◆ FREE INCLUDES ‣ 2 boards, up to 5 columns each ‣ 3 labels per board, checklists on every card ‣ Attach a photo or file to any card ‣ Drag and drop with haptic feedback ‣ Board search and multiple view modes (iPhone) ‣ Sidebar, board windows, and keyboard shortcuts on iPad and Mac ‣ Automatic iCloud sync across all your devices ‣ Universal app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac ‣ No account required. Private by design. ◆ HENSE PRO ADDS ‣ Unlimited boards, columns, labels, checklist items, and attachments ‣ Copy boards, columns, and cards ‣ End-state columns for finished work ‣ Global search across every board ‣ Advanced filters with column: and label: Create your first board in minutes. No tutorial needed. Just add a few columns and start moving cards.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Hense at Free against Code Zebra Symbols's $8.99. Hense also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 25 months). Code Zebra Symbols's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Hense is free to download; Code Zebra Symbols costs $8.99 up front. Hense sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Code Zebra Symbols asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Code Zebra Symbols against 5.0 for Hense. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.
Code Zebra Symbols ships an update every 25 months, Hense every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Code Zebra Symbols | Hense |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $8.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Freemium — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 147 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Code Zebra, Inc. | Alan Daniel Avalos Hernandez |
Customer experience
Code Zebra Symbols
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In-app purchases
Code Zebra Symbols
No in-app purchases
Hense
- Hense Pro$9.99
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