Codepoint vs Shibamotes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Codepoint
Access and manage over 73,000 Unicode characters, including emojis and SF Symbols. Search offline, convert codepoints to various formats, and view glyphs in 3D. Includes typographic notes and iCloud synchronization for favorites.
- Explore and manage over 73,000 Unicodes
- Lightning-fast offline search
- Convert codepoints to HEX, decimal, HTML, Swift, and more
- View and export glyphs as 3D assets (USDZ)
- Typographic notes for correct usage
- iCloud synchronization for favorites
- Widget support on iOS and macOS
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Codepoint contains more than 73,000 Unicodes, including SF Symbols and Emojis. The sophisticated search feature delivers results within a fraction of a second, completely offline. Convert codepoints into any conceivable format, such as HEX, decimals, UTF, USDZ, HTML entities, or Swift code. View and export glyphs as real 3D assets, or experience them on Apple Vision Pro in augmented reality. Additionally, I have annotated a large number of carefully selected entities with typographic notes so that you can always look up how to use each character typographically correctly. As a developer, designer, or typographer, Codepoint shouldn’t be missing from your repertoire of tools. It’s the ultimate type case for the 21st century. Features • Explore, search and manage Unicodes • Over 73,000 Unicodes, including Emojis and SF Symbols, always at hand • Search and find Unicodes lightning fast and completely offline • Export glyphs in formats such as Unicode, decimal, HEX, HTML, USDZ • View entities in 3D and convert them into USDZ models • Curate your Favorites: They are always synchronized thanks to iCloud • Learn typography with tips on relevant glyphs • Widget support on iOS and macOS • Detailed glyph metrics • Multi-codepoint support ⁂ Support If you need help or want to make a feature suggestion, I’d love hearing from you → martin@appahead.studio Feedback If you like Codepoint, please take a moment to rate it on the App Store. It’s a great way to support solo developers like yours truly. About App ahead GmbH is a German software studio operated by a single individual, Martin Lexow (that’s me!). My company was originally founded in 2015 under the name IXEAU in Berlin. Today, I’m based in the historic old town of Aachen, Germany. Terms of Use: https://appahead.studio/terms Privacy Policy: https://appahead.studio/privacy
Shibamotes
Express yourself with a wide variety of Shiba Inu stickers for any emotion or situation. Enhance your chats with cute, funny, and playful designs to make conversations more engaging and memorable. Ideal for anyone who adores these charming dogs.
- Shiba Inu sticker collection
- Variety of moods and expressions
- Enhance message personalization
- Cute and funny designs
- Suitable for all contacts
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Bring extra personality to your messages with Shiba Inu stickers for every mood and moment! From cute reactions and funny expressions to everyday activities and playful emotions, this sticker pack gives you tons of creative Shiba options to make conversations more fun, expressive, and unforgettable. Perfect for texting friends, family, coworkers, or anyone who loves these adorable dogs!
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Verdict
Codepoint and Shibamotes both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Shibamotes's written reviews are positive against 67% of Codepoint's. Shibamotes also leads on price ($0.99 vs $4.99) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 weeks). Codepoint's advantage is ratings volume (41 vs 3) and chart position (#125 vs unranked). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Codepoint costs $4.99 and Shibamotes $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Codepoint against 5.0 for Shibamotes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Codepoint has 41 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Codepoint's written reviews are positive against 100% of Shibamotes's.
Codepoint ships an update every 4 weeks, Shibamotes every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Codepoint | Shibamotes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.9 (41 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 41 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #125 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | App ahead GmbH | JOSEPH PINTO |
Customer experience
Codepoint
Shibamotes
In-app purchases
Codepoint
No in-app purchases
Shibamotes
No in-app purchases
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