Symbol Keys vs Own Dictionary
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Symbol Keys
This keyboard app offers a wide array of Unicode symbols for easy access. Customize your typing experience with a personal touch, enhancing communication across various platforms.
- Extensive Unicode symbol library
- Customizable keyboard layout
- Enhanced communication
- Easy symbol access
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A simple, customizable keyboard that gives you access to hundreds of Unicode symbols
Own Dictionary
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Build your personal dictionary with Own Dictionary - the ultimate vocabulary learning companion designed to help you master new words, expand your language skills, and organize your learning journey. Key Features: 1. Personal Word Collection Create and manage your own dictionary with unlimited words. Add definitions, examples, synonyms, antonyms, and personal notes for each word to create a comprehensive learning resource. 2. Cloud Sync Your dictionary syncs automatically across all your devices. Sign in with Google, Apple, or email to keep your words safe and accessible anywhere, anytime. 3. Beautiful Dark Mode Choose between elegant light and dark themes that are easy on your eyes, perfect for extended study sessions at any time of day. 4. Smart Categories Organize your words into 10 predefined categories including Business, Technology, Daily Use, Academic, Medical, Travel, Food & Drink, Art & Culture, and Sports. Quick filters help you focus on specific areas of study. 5. Favorites & Bookmarks Mark important words as favorites for quick access. Perfect for words you're actively learning or frequently need to reference. 6. Instant Search Find any word instantly with powerful search that looks through words, definitions, and examples. 7. Quick Add Mode Add new words in seconds with our streamlined quick-add feature. Perfect for capturing vocabulary on the go. 8. Swipe Actions Efficiently manage your dictionary with intuitive swipe gestures to edit, delete, or favorite words. 9. Modern Material Design Enjoy a beautiful, intuitive interface built with the latest Material Design 3 principles, featuring smooth animations and polished interactions. 10. Offline First Access all your words without an internet connection. Add, edit, and study offline - sync happens automatically when you're back online. PREMIUM AI FEATURES: 11. AI Language Tutor Practice writing in your target language and get grammar corrections and better alternatives. 12. Voice Typing Speak your message using speech-to-text for faster practice. 13. Sound Search AI-powered sound-alike search to help you find the correct spelling when you're not sure. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Symbol Keys at none against Own Dictionary's 2. Own Dictionary's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Own Dictionary sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Symbol Keys asks for nothing beyond the download.
Symbol Keys ships an update every 2 weeks, Own Dictionary every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Symbol Keys | Own Dictionary |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Ji Hoon Lee | Ashen Ishanka Costha |
In-app purchases
Symbol Keys
No in-app purchases
Own Dictionary
- Premium Monthly7 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Premium Yearly$12.991 Year
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