Comparison

AltKey Codes vs SmartTracker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AltKey Codes

Features
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Never Search for Alt Codes Again! AltKey Codes is your offline companion for special characters and symbols. Access 800+ characters with their Alt key combinations instantly - no internet required! KEY FEATURES: 800+ Characters - Letters, symbols, math, Greek, emoticons & more 8 Categories - Organized for quick browsing Smart Search - Find by name, character, or Alt code Favorites & Recents - Save and track your most-used characters Dual Views - Switch between grid and list layouts One-Tap Copy - Copy characters or Alt codes to clipboard Completely Offline - Works anywhere, anytime PERFECT FOR: Writers needing accented letters (café, résumé, naïve) Students using math symbols (π, ∞, ±, ÷) Designers adding special characters Developers working with ASCII and Unicode Anyone typing in multiple languages PRIVACY FOCUSED: No internet connection required All data stays on your device No personal information collected No ads or tracking CATEGORIES INCLUDE: Basic & Accented Letters (À, É, Ñ, Ç) Mathematics & Symbols (±, ×, ÷, ≤, ≥) Currency (€, £, ¥, ¢) Quotes & Punctuation (" " « ») Drawing Characters Greek Letters (α, β, π, Ω) Emoticons & Symbols Full ASCII Reference From typing "café" to adding mathematical π symbols, AltKey Codes makes special characters effortless. Clean interface, instant search, and reliable offline access.

About

SmartTracker

Effortlessly monitor prices on any website and receive instant alerts when deals drop. Visualize price history with clear charts and organize wishlists. Integrates with Siri and Shortcuts for seamless price tracking.

Highlights
  • Track prices on any website
  • Set smart price alerts
  • View price history charts
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • Siri and Shortcuts integration
  • Organize wishlists and collections
  • Export data to CSV
Features
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Stop refreshing product pages just to catch a discount. SmartTracker watches prices for you and tells you exactly when it is time to buy. SmartTracker is your private price‑tracking companion for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Track prices on any website, set smart alerts, and see clear price history charts so you always buy at the right moment. Features: • Track prices and discounts on any website in any currency. • Watch any text on a page — stock status, shipping ETA, version numbers — and get alerted the moment it changes. • Set target prices and get notified when deals drop below your budget. • See clear price history charts to spot trends at a glance. • Glance at your latest prices right from your Home Screen and Lock Screen with widgets. • Stay hands‑free with Siri and the Shortcuts app — add items, refresh prices, and open deals with a tap or your voice. • Organize wishlists and collections for different stores, products, or projects. • Sync everything instantly across iPhone, iPad, and Mac with iCloud. • Export your full history as CSV files. • Keep full control of your data – no accounts, no tracking, no data sharing. • And much more… SmartTracker is built for privacy. Your data stays on your devices and in your iCloud account. There are no accounts, no data sharing — everything stays private. Start free with up to 5 tracked items and 3 collections. Once you are ready, unlock unlimited items, unlimited collections, and background refresh with a single one‑time purchase or, if you prefer, an annual subscription at a discounted rate. Download SmartTracker today, add your first few products, and let it watch the prices so you don’t have to. Privacy Policy: https://www.smarttracker.tech/privacy Terms and Conditions: https://www.smarttracker.tech/terms

Screenshots

AltKey Codes4 screens
SmartTracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AltKey Codes at none against SmartTracker's 2. AltKey Codes also leads on iOS requirement (18.5 vs 26.0). SmartTracker's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SmartTracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. AltKey Codes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AltKey Codes versus SmartTracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAltKey CodesSmartTracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.5 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB43 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRam SteenhautHugo Prione

In-app purchases

None

AltKey Codes

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SmartTracker

Subscriptions1
  • Premium - Annual$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium - One-time purchase$19.99

Questions

Is AltKey Codes free?
AltKey Codes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmartTracker free?
SmartTracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AltKey Codes or SmartTracker have ads?
Neither AltKey Codes nor SmartTracker shows ads.

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