# URL Manager Pro vs UniChar

The clearest difference is rating: UniChar at 4.7 against URL Manager Pro's 3.9. UniChar also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 53%) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 7). URL Manager Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. URL Manager Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and UniChar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UniChar holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UniChar has 1.7K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of URL Manager Pro's written reviews are positive against 79% of UniChar's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | URL Manager Pro | UniChar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/url-manager-pro/id449825241/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unichar-unicode-keyboard/id880811847/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 52.7% of reviews | **78.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alco Blom](https://appshunter.io/developer/319069267) | [Jordan Hipwell](https://appshunter.io/developer/880811850) |

## What reviewers say

### URL Manager Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/url-manager-pro/id449825241)

This app helps you organize and manage your web bookmarks efficiently. It allows you to save URLs from any browser or app, add notes, and categorize them into folders. You can also share, export, and automate bookmark management with support for various browsers and Apple Shortcuts.

**Highlights:** Bookmark management, Add notes to bookmarks, Create and manage folders, Color-coded bookmarks and folders, Open bookmarks in multiple browsers, Export bookmarks to HTML, Apple Shortcuts integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| URL Manager Pro macOS Upgrade | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Long-time user loyalty
- 👍 Centralized bookmark management
- 👍 Cross-browser compatibility
- 👍 Good value for money (for some)
- 👍 Useful for serious bookmarkers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive full version ($35)
- 👎 Free version is limited/junk
- 👎 Poor user experience (UX)
- 👎 Outdated documentation/website
- 👎 Performance issues/crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Tags not appearing in tag list
- Exporting does not include tags info
- App not working on iPhone (iOS 17.1.1)
- Couldn't import document error
- Not working on macOS Ventura

**Requested features**

- Ability to import HTML file
- Preserve folder structure on import
- More granular export options (e.g., exclude date attributes)
- Sync with Pinboard and online services
- Drag and drop from browser to folder


### UniChar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unichar-unicode-keyboard/id880811847)

Easily find and type special characters with a powerful Unicode keyboard. Browse hundreds of thousands of symbols, search by name or drawing, and organize your favorites. Ideal for developers and anyone needing to use a wide range of text symbols.

**Highlights:** Access hundreds of thousands of Unicode characters, Custom keyboard for typing special symbols in any app, Search characters by name, info, or drawing, Organize favorite characters, View character name, Unicode, and UTF-8 info, Browse curated categories and full Unicode table

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Categories | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Straightforward and effective
- 🚀 Highly useful and efficient
- 💡 Excellent integration with keyboard
- 🎨 Beautiful and polished design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for full access
- 🐛 Keyboard not working as expected
- 🔍 Lacking search functionality in keyboard
- 📂 Confusing organization of categories

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard disappearing from settings
- Drawing search feature not working
- Certain characters not rendering properly

**Requested features**

- Add search by name/code in app
- Allow multi-selection of characters
- Sync favorites across devices
- Expand character coverage (e.g. Greek, Alchemical)
- Provide font options to display more symbols


## Frequently asked questions

### Is URL Manager Pro free?

URL Manager Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is UniChar free?

UniChar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, URL Manager Pro or UniChar?

UniChar is rated higher. URL Manager Pro averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while UniChar averages 4.7 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do URL Manager Pro or UniChar have ads?

Neither URL Manager Pro nor UniChar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, URL Manager Pro or UniChar?

URL Manager Pro ships an update every 2 months, and UniChar every 2 months. Most recently, URL Manager Pro was updated on October 23, 2026 and UniChar on October 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*