# Unicode Character Viewer vs Since the Big Bang

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Since the Big Bang at 100% against Unicode Character Viewer's 31%. Since the Big Bang also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (5.0 vs 2.6). Unicode Character Viewer's advantage is ratings volume (54 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Since the Big Bang is free to download; Unicode Character Viewer costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Since the Big Bang holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unicode Character Viewer has 54 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Unicode Character Viewer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Since the Big Bang's.

Unicode Character Viewer ships an update every 3 months, Since the Big Bang every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Unicode Character Viewer | Since the Big Bang |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.6 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unicode-character-viewer/id571621497/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/since-the-big-bang/id6804912974/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **54** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 31.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 8 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Fall Day Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/486013058) | [Ruisheng Zhouren](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635278739) |

## What reviewers say

### Unicode Character Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unicode-character-viewer/id571621497)

Explore and discover the vast world of Unicode characters and glyphs. Search for specific characters, view their variations across different fonts on your device, and save your favorites for quick access. Compose text strings using any Unicode character.

**Highlights:** Search by glyph title, View glyph variations in different fonts, Mark glyphs as favorites, Add glyphs to a draft text editor, Identify glyphs in strings, Explore downloadable iOS fonts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Works for copying glyphs to Canva
- ✅ Perfect for copying characters
- ✅ Works with Procreate
- ✅ Good for Cricut projects
- ✅ Awesome for crafters

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Cannot view glyphs on OTF files
- ❌ Only shows Apple standard fonts
- ❌ Does not find all installed fonts
- ❌ Does not work with downloaded fonts
- ❌ Wasted money for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot view glyphs on OTF files
- Does not come out as an installed font
- Only shows Apple standard fonts
- Does not find all installed fonts
- Does not work with downloaded fonts

**Requested features**

- Update to work with iOS 14
- Ability to favorite fonts
- Add instructions on how to add aftermarket font files
- Fix glitch where characters change after pasting
- Update to work with Cricut's latest update


### Since the Big Bang

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/since-the-big-bang/id6804912974)

Explore a comprehensive timeline of history, from the universe's origin to the present day. Zoom in on specific eras or events, search for details, and add your own personal moments to the shared historical narrative. Follow friends to see their events integrated into your view.

**Highlights:** Continuous historical timeline, Pinch-to-zoom functionality, Searchable historical events, Add personal history, Follow friends' events, Privacy controls for personal events, Event and profile reporting

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Unicode Character Viewer free?

Unicode Character Viewer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Since the Big Bang free?

Since the Big Bang is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Unicode Character Viewer or Since the Big Bang?

Since the Big Bang is rated higher. Unicode Character Viewer averages 2.6 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while Since the Big Bang averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Unicode Character Viewer or Since the Big Bang have ads?

Neither Unicode Character Viewer nor Since the Big Bang shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Unicode Character Viewer or Since the Big Bang?

Unicode Character Viewer ships an update every 3 months, and Since the Big Bang every 8 days. Most recently, Unicode Character Viewer was updated on November 6, 2026 and Since the Big Bang on October 31, 2026.

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