SymbolGrid vs DocB
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SymbolGrid
Explore and find SF Symbols with this dedicated browser. Quickly search, filter, and preview symbols for your development projects. Access a comprehensive library of icons for iOS, macOS, and other Apple platforms.
- SF Symbols browser
- Search and filter symbols
- Preview icons
- Comprehensive library
- Cross-platform support
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Browser for SF Symbols
DocB
This native documentation app organizes API references for developers. It allows users to import various DocC sources, search them instantly, and save important pages for quick access. Stop switching between browser tabs and get answers faster with a unified reference library.
- Native DocC documentation reader
- Import custom DocC websites
- Cross-source search functionality
- Save bookmarks and collections
- CloudKit sync across devices
- Distraction-free browsing
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DocB is a native documentation app built for developers who work with APIs. Bring the DocC sources you use into one focused library. Search across them instantly, save important pages for later, and keep reference material close wherever you work. Whether you are looking up an endpoint signature, scanning a framework guide, or researching away from your desk, DocB helps you stop bouncing between browser tabs and start getting answers faster. DocB supports Apple Developer Documentation, custom DocC sites, and popular documentation sources, so you can create a reference library that matches your workflow. Key features: - Read DocC documentation in a native app with fast, distraction-free browsing - Add popular documentation sources or your own DocC website - Search across all connected sources and DocC content - Save bookmarks and bookmark collections for quick follow-up - Sync sources and bookmarks with CloudKit - Continue reading across Mac, iPad, and Vision Pro
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SymbolGrid at 3.0 against DocB's 1.0. DocB's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SymbolGrid holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
SymbolGrid ships an update monthly, DocB every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SymbolGrid | DocB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dalton Alexandre | MCRICH LLC |
Customer experience
SymbolGrid
DocB
In-app purchases
SymbolGrid
No in-app purchases
DocB
No in-app purchases
