CharMap vs Keyboard Extension
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CharMap
Explore and manage Unicode characters with this utility. Organize favorites, view details, and copy characters to your clipboard. Use the custom keyboard to insert them anywhere and sync collections across devices.
- Browse curated character categories
- Organize favorite characters
- View character details and copy to clipboard
- Insert characters with custom keyboard
- Discover characters and blocks
- Sync collections across devices
- Preview system fonts
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CharMap allows to you discover, organize, and use unicode characters. FEATURES • Browse a collection of curated character categories, and organize your favourite characters into custom collections. • View character details and copy characters to the clipboard in a variety of formats. • Enable the CharMap keyboard to insert characters wherever custom keyboards are supported. • Discover unicode characters and blocks using a dedicated unicode browser. • Automatically sync your collections between devices. • Quickly access your custom collections using the collection widget. • Browse system fonts and view font metadata. • No ads, trackers, or analytics. Your data is stored on-device, and optionally synced across your private iCloud account.
Keyboard Extension
Manage text snippets and images with a custom keyboard extension. Save time by quickly accessing and organizing your frequently used content across all applications. Features include encryption and FaceID/TouchID protection for sensitive data.
- Custom keyboard extension
- Text and image snippet management
- Tag-based organization
- Encryption for sensitive data
- FaceID/TouchID protection
- Universal app compatibility
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Introducing SnipKey, the simple and modern solution for managing text snippets and images, complete with a sleek custom keyboard extension. SnipKey seamlessly integrates into your digital workflow, revolutionizing how you interact with content across all your apps—from personal reminders to sensitive work information. SnipKey is a Keyboard Extension. Why SnipKey Stands Out? - Simple & Modern Design Intuitive interface that's a joy to use Clean, minimalist aesthetics for distraction-free productivity - Effortless Management Easily create, store, and categorize snippets and images Custom tags for quick retrieval and organization - Smart Keyboard Extension Access snippets instantly in any app Seamlessly switch to SnipKey without leaving your current task - Advanced Filtering Find exactly what you need with tag-based filtering Categorize snippets by type (Personal, Work, Banking) or custom tags - Enhanced Security Protect sensitive data with robust encryption Secure snippets with FaceID or TouchID for privacy - Universal Compatibility Works flawlessly across your favorite apps Access snippets wherever you are, whenever you need them SnipKey isn't just a snippet manager—it's a comprehensive, modern solution designed to enhance your productivity and simplify your digital life. With its sleek interface and powerful features, SnipKey transforms how you handle information. Learn more at https://snipkey.jrtv.online Terms of Service: https://snipkey.jrtv.online/terms-conditions Privacy Policy: https://snipkey.jrtv.online/privacy-policy EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Keyboard Extension at 4.9 against CharMap's 4.0. Keyboard Extension also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 54%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). CharMap's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Keyboard Extension sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. CharMap asks for nothing beyond the download.
Keyboard Extension holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 57 and 31 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of CharMap's written reviews are positive against 92% of Keyboard Extension's.
CharMap ships an update every 4 months, Keyboard Extension monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CharMap | Keyboard Extension |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (57 ratings) | 4.9 (31 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 53.7% of reviews | 91.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 57 — better | 31 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Conor Mulligan | Jonathan Taveras |
Customer experience
CharMap
Keyboard Extension
Bugs and requests
CharMap
Reported bugs
12 issues- Characters omitted in other apps
- Keyboard looks like white rectangle in some apps
- Private Use Area characters not shown
- Collections feature quit working
- App crashes every time it's opened
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- App crashes on iPad Pro
- App crashes on iPad
- Everything gone after update
- App doesn't open after update
- Some symbols are not shown
- Keyboard not showing up immediately
- Preferences -> font closes app
Requested features
20 requests- Add return/enter key
- Batch add characters to collections
- Multi-font support
- Unicode 18.0 support
- Add Unicode 17.0
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- Ability to select characters with single click
- Add 'raised to the power of x' symbol
- Add superscripts in letter, equation, and inequality form
- Option to format characters (LTR/RTL)
- Make fonts usable in 'Unicode'
- Implement custom font API
- Search for character option
- Search by character name
- Add Sutton SignWriting block
- Add symbol search
- Update UI with SF symbols
- Add dark mode support
- Rename collections
- Backup and Restore collections
- Put collections on top of list when using as keyboard
Keyboard Extension
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
CharMap
No in-app purchases
Keyboard Extension
- Candy Tip$1.99
- Juice Tip$4.99
- Juice Tip$9.99
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- Ramen Tip$14.99
- Burget Tip$29.99
- Caviar Tip$99.99
Questions
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