Unicode+ vs Glyphs
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Unicode+
Easily find and copy thousands of Unicode symbols organized into categories. Quickly access currency signs, punctuation, mathematical symbols, and more with a clean interface and one-tap copy functionality.
- Thousands of Unicode symbols
- Organized symbol categories
- Fast symbol search
- One-tap copy to clipboard
- Recently used symbols access
- Clean user interface
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Unicode+ is the symbol keyboard for iPhone. Find, copy and type thousands of Unicode symbols, math signs, special characters and glyphs in any app. Need a degree sign, a math symbol, an arrow or a check mark? Search for it or browse by category, tap once to copy, or type it straight from the Unicode+ keyboard without leaving the app you are in. WHAT YOU CAN FIND - Math symbols: plus-minus, square root, pi, infinity, not equal, sum, fractions, superscript and subscript - Signs and special characters: degree, check mark, copyright, trademark, currency signs - Arrows, stars, hearts, shapes and box drawing characters - Greek letters, accented letters, phonetic (IPA) symbols and glyphs FEATURES - Symbol keyboard: type any symbol in Messages, Notes, Mail and more - Fast search by name or keyword - Organized categories that are easy to browse - One-tap copy and paste - Recently used symbols for quick access - Clean, simple design Students, writers, designers, developers and anyone who needs the right character fast will feel at home in Unicode+. Legal : Privacy Policy https://retrytech.site/assets/unicode/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use https://retrytech.site/assets/unicode/terms-of-use.html EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Glyphs
Enhance your text with unique fonts, symbols, and text art. Easily find and copy characters to stylize messages, profiles, and posts. Explore typefaces and create custom text designs.
- Style words with unique fonts
- Browse and search for symbols
- Explore and import typefaces
- Create text art from phrases
- Save favorite and recent characters
- Use custom keyboard for quick access
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A creative toolkit for your words. Give a caption some character. Find the symbol that finishes a thought. Explore the details of a typeface. Glyphs brings expressive text and thoughtful typography together in one carefully crafted app for iPhone and iPad. STYLE YOUR WORDS Type a name, message, or caption in Compose and see it take shape. Explore bold letters, script, monospace, and more. Choose clean accents, flowers, stars, or playful decorations. Tap a result to copy, then paste it into your profile, post, or conversation. FIND THE PERFECT DETAIL Browse symbols or search by name, keyword, character, or Unicode code point. Discover arrows, hearts, punctuation, mathematical signs, and much more. Inspect a character, save a favorite, and copy it when you need it. EXPLORE A TYPEFACE Browse Google Fonts or import your own TTF and OTF files. Try a custom phrase and explore the selected font's supported characters. Your chosen font changes how symbols and Compose text look inside Glyphs. DRAW TO DISCOVER Remember a shape but not its name? Sketch it and explore matching symbols. MAKE TEXT ART Turn a short phrase into expressive text art. Explore a collection of offline styles and copy your creation in a tap. KEEP YOUR FAVORITES CLOSE Return to favorite and frequently used symbols. Add a Home Screen widget or use the Glyphs keyboard to keep characters nearby while you type. MADE WITH CARE Choose Light, Dark, or System appearance. Enjoy a native interface that gives your words room to breathe. No ads, no third-party tracking, and no account to create. START FREE. EXPLORE MORE. Start with everyday symbol categories, search, favorites, recents, and a selection of Compose styles. Glyphs Pro is a one-time purchase, with no subscription. It unlocks all character categories, advanced Compose styles, Draw matching, expanded keyboard access, and optional iCloud Sync. Styled text copies as Unicode characters; its appearance and support depend on the receiving app. Copying text does not transfer a selected or imported typeface. Imported fonts are available within Glyphs.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Unicode+ at 5.0 against Glyphs's 3.0. Unicode+ also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). Glyphs's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Unicode+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Glyphs sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Unicode+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.
Unicode+ ships an update every 2 weeks, Glyphs every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Unicode+ | Glyphs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 3.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 117 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RETRYTECH LLP | Sergio Fernandez Duran |
Customer experience
Unicode+
Glyphs
In-app purchases
Unicode+
- Lifetime$9.99
Glyphs
- Glyphs Pro$4.99









