Comparison

Symbol Keyboard+ vs Lyvio

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Symbol Keyboard+

Add thousands of unique Unicode text symbols and signs to your messages, social media posts, and more. This keyboard works system-wide, allowing you to easily insert cool text art and emojis into any application. Boost your creativity and impress your friends with unique content.

Highlights
  • Thousands of Unicode text symbols
  • Works in all apps system-wide
  • Create custom keyboards
  • Dark mode compatible
  • No ads or data collection
  • Regular updates with new symbols
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Thousands of symbols in a keyboard that can be used in all apps! √ √ Include cool text symbols and signs in your messages (the keyboard works in every app). Your friends will be amazed. √ Write awesome posts with great symbols on your favorite social network √ Boost your audience and your creativity. Ideal for getting more followers! √ A great variety of text symbols (math, signs, emoticons, emojis, hieroglyphs, ...) The keyboard does NOT collect any data. The keyboard does NOT ask for full access. Your privacy matters. There are no ads in this app. Install the keyboard once, and enjoy in all apps. Simply switch keyboard to access the symbols. Symbols Keyboard can: • be used in every app. The keyboard works system-wide. • be used in dark mode • allow you to create your own keyboard with your favorite symbols for quick access • boost your creativity • impress your friends when you send them cool messages ツ • enlighten your day \(ツ)/ I will update the app regularly with new symbols, new signs and new functionalities. John - --------- The terms of use & privacy policy can be found here: https://fkeyboard.app/privacy.html

About

Lyvio

Connect with your real friends without the distractions of traditional social media. This app prioritizes chronological feeds, no algorithms, and no ads for more meaningful interactions. Share moments and chat privately in a space designed for smaller circles.

Highlights
  • No algorithm feed
  • Chronological posts
  • No ads
  • No popularity metrics
  • Private chat
  • Focus on real connections
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Social media was supposed to bring us closer. Instead it turned into endless scrolling, algorithms deciding what we see, and pressure to perform. Lyvio is a social app designed to help you stay connected with your real friends without the noise of traditional platforms. No algorithm No ads No popularity metrics Just real connections. Your feed shows posts from people you follow in chronological order. When you have seen everything, the feed ends. No infinite scrolling and nothing deciding what deserves your attention. Share moments from your day, stay updated with close friends, and chat privately in a space designed for smaller circles and meaningful connections. Lyvio is built around a simple idea. Social media should respect your time and attention. Without ads or algorithms, the app works for you, not advertisers.

Screenshots

Symbol Keyboard+4 screens
Lyvio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lyvio at none against Symbol Keyboard+'s 3. Lyvio also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months). Symbol Keyboard+'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.1). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Symbol Keyboard+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Lyvio asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Symbol Keyboard+ ships an update every 4 months, Lyvio every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Symbol Keyboard+ versus Lyvio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSymbol Keyboard+Lyvio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.1% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiSolid appsAlexis Bosse

Customer experience

Symbol Keyboard+

All ratings1,673 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral6.5%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews1,028 reviews
Positive87.1%
Neutral6.8%
Negative6.1%

Lyvio

Written reviews20 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative5.0%

Bugs and requests

Symbol Keyboard+

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Keyboard not working consistently across apps
  • Finicky performance and navigation

Requested features

4 requests
  • Full subscript keyboard with all letters
  • Option to disable/reorder keyboards
  • More math and science symbols
  • Astrology symbol keyboard

Lyvio

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Symbol Keyboard+

Subscriptions2
  • Symbols$2.991 Month
  • Symbols3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Symbols$16.99
None

Lyvio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Symbol Keyboard+ free?
Symbol Keyboard+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lyvio free?
Lyvio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Symbol Keyboard+ or Lyvio have ads?
Neither Symbol Keyboard+ nor Lyvio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Symbol Keyboard+ or Lyvio?
Symbol Keyboard+ ships an update every 4 months, and Lyvio every 10 days. Most recently, Symbol Keyboard+ was updated on September 27, 2026 and Lyvio on September 25, 2026.

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