# Symbol Pad Pro vs Hello Name Tag

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Symbol Pad Pro at 68% against Hello Name Tag's 0%. Symbol Pad Pro also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and monetization model (free vs paid). Hello Name Tag's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Symbol Pad Pro costs $0.99 and Hello Name Tag $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Symbol Pad Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Symbol Pad Pro has 115 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Symbol Pad Pro's written reviews are positive against 0% of Hello Name Tag's.

Symbol Pad Pro ships an update every 2 months, Hello Name Tag every 8 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Symbol Pad Pro | Hello Name Tag |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symbol-pad-pro/id490451149/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-name-tag/id494281859/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **115** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **67.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#22** | #93 |
| Size | 3 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [山 钟](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289109809) | [David Ashton](https://appshunter.io/developer/441478013) |

## What reviewers say

### Symbol Pad Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symbol-pad-pro/id490451149)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Paid · Social Networking (US App Store)

Access a vast library of over 50,000 unique characters and symbols, including over 10,000 text pictures. Easily find and use special characters for enhanced communication and creativity.

**Highlights:** Over 50,000 characters, Over 2,000 symbols, Over 10,000 text pictures, Access to special characters, Enhanced communication tools

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hello Name Tag

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-name-tag/id494281859)

**Currently charting:** #93 Top Paid · Social Networking (US App Store)

This app helps you break the ice and connect with people at social events. Easily display your name and optional contact information with customizable colors and fonts. It's designed to be a simple and effective conversation starter.

**Highlights:** Easy name entry, Optional second line for contact info, Customizable colors and fonts, Retina and iPad ready display, Visual effects, Glow-in-the-dark feature, Non-adhesive backing

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Symbol Pad Pro free?

Symbol Pad Pro costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hello Name Tag free?

Hello Name Tag costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Symbol Pad Pro or Hello Name Tag?

Symbol Pad Pro is rated higher. Symbol Pad Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 115 ratings, while Hello Name Tag averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Symbol Pad Pro or Hello Name Tag have ads?

Neither Symbol Pad Pro nor Hello Name Tag shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Symbol Pad Pro or Hello Name Tag?

Symbol Pad Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Hello Name Tag every 8 months. Most recently, Symbol Pad Pro was updated on November 1, 2026 and Hello Name Tag on November 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Symbol Pad Pro or Hello Name Tag?

Symbol Pad Pro currently peaks at #22 in the App Store charts, and Hello Name Tag at #93. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*