# Unicode Character Map FREE vs AnyFont

The clearest difference is price: Unicode Character Map FREE at Free against AnyFont's $1.99. Unicode Character Map FREE also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). AnyFont's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 14 months). On monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Unicode Character Map FREE is free to download; AnyFont costs $1.99 up front. AnyFont sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Unicode Character Map FREE asks for nothing beyond the download.

AnyFont holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AnyFont has 26K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of Unicode Character Map FREE's written reviews are positive against 38% of AnyFont's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Unicode Character Map FREE ships an update every 14 months, AnyFont every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Unicode Character Map FREE | AnyFont |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [3.3 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unicode-character-map-free/id504833829/reviews) | **[4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anyfont/id821560738/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.9% of reviews** | 37.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#76** |
| Size | 2 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Festivals App](https://appshunter.io/developer/326478641) | [Evo Tec Labs @ Pepperbit Online](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665371293) |

## What reviewers say

### Unicode Character Map FREE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unicode-character-map-free/id504833829)

Access and copy a vast range of Unicode characters supported by your device. Easily find symbols, emoticons, and characters from various alphabets to use in any application. Save favorites and build custom character strings.

**Highlights:** View supported Unicode characters, Copy characters to clipboard, Search by character name or block, Access characters from multiple alphabets, Save frequently used characters, Build custom character strings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Comprehensive Unicode character library with all known characters
- 💰 Free app with no ads or paywalls required
- ⚡ Fast and responsive when functioning properly
- 🎨 Useful for customizing social media bios and creative text
- 🌍 Supports multiple languages and writing systems

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent freezing and crashing issues
- ⚠️ Incompatible with newer iOS versions
- 🚫 App abandoned by developer with no updates
- ⏱️ Character popup information disappears too quickly to read
- 🔧 Poor search functionality and navigation

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes every 3-5 seconds
- Freezes when scrolling through characters
- Character popup disappears before readable
- Crashes on startup with iOS 5, 7, and newer versions
- Incompatible with iOS 14.8, 15.1 and later

**Requested features**

- Update to latest iOS versions (iOS 7, 14, 15+)
- Keyboard integration similar to emoji keyboards
- Ability to copy multiple characters at once
- Slower or persistent character information display
- Better search and alphabetical organization


### AnyFont

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anyfont/id821560738)

**Currently charting:** #76 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

Install custom fonts on your iPhone or iPad to use in various apps like Word, Pages, and Keynote. Supports TTF, OTF, and TTC formats, with options to add single or multiple fonts via file sharing or cloud services. An optional font bundle is available for purchase.

**Highlights:** Install .ttf, .otf, .ttc fonts, Add single or multiple fonts, Use fonts in Word, Pages, Keynote, Preview fonts within the app, Optional font bundle purchase, Supports Dark Mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Bundled Fonts | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works Flawlessly
- 👍 Awesome
- 👍 Great app to store fonts for cricut design space
- 👍 Still the best and value for money
- 👍 It works

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Fraude ne fonctionne pas
- 🐛 looks very poor
- 🐛 How does this have a 4.6 rating?
- 🐛 Scam!
- 🐛 Incapable of installing downloaded TTF font

**Reported bugs**

- Fonts no longer work with Microsoft Office apps after iOS 14 update
- Fonts installed as profiles disappear after device reset
- App crashes when trying to open font zip files
- App resets font organization without warning

**Requested features**

- Ability to sort not installed fonts
- Sync fonts between Mac and iOS
- Batch install fonts
- Ability to install entire font families at once
- Search function for installed fonts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Unicode Character Map FREE free?

Unicode Character Map FREE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AnyFont free?

AnyFont costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Unicode Character Map FREE or AnyFont?

AnyFont is rated higher. Unicode Character Map FREE averages 3.3 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while AnyFont averages 4.6 from 26K ratings.

### Do Unicode Character Map FREE or AnyFont have ads?

AnyFont shows ads; Unicode Character Map FREE does not.

### Which is updated more often, Unicode Character Map FREE or AnyFont?

Unicode Character Map FREE ships an update every 14 months, and AnyFont every 2 months. Most recently, Unicode Character Map FREE was updated on October 13, 2026 and AnyFont on October 21, 2026.

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