# Unicode Pad Pro with keyboards vs Black Keys

The clearest difference is rating: Unicode Pad Pro with keyboards at 4.5 against Black Keys's 3.4. Unicode Pad Pro with keyboards also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 54%) and ratings volume (198 vs 27). Black Keys's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and price ($0.99 vs $6.99). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Unicode Pad Pro with keyboards costs $6.99 and Black Keys $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Unicode Pad Pro with keyboards holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unicode Pad Pro with keyboards has 198 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Unicode Pad Pro with keyboards's written reviews are positive against 54% of Black Keys's.

Unicode Pad Pro with keyboards ships an update every 4 months, Black Keys fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Unicode Pad Pro with keyboards | Black Keys |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (198 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unicode-pad-pro-with-keyboards/id744321889/reviews)** | [3.4 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-keys/id899894778/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **198** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | **81.0% of reviews** | 53.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 259 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ziga Kranjec](https://appshunter.io/developer/368394743) | [LE SANG](https://appshunter.io/developer/637407101) |

## What reviewers say

### Unicode Pad Pro with keyboards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unicode-pad-pro-with-keyboards/id744321889)

Access and use over 155,000 Unicode characters with this comprehensive character map app. It features customizable keyboards for any iOS app, bundled and importable fonts, and detailed character information. Seamlessly copy, search, and organize characters for diverse writing needs.

**Highlights:** Access 155,000+ Unicode characters, Customizable keyboards for any iOS app, Install and import custom fonts, Detailed character information and search, Copy characters to clipboard, Notepad for frequently used characters, Drag and drop support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Black Keys

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-keys/id899894778)

This app provides multilingual keyboards for typing in unsupported languages and the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). It features a dark mode for eye comfort and supports a wide range of languages, including Arabic, Amharic, and Khmer. Tutorials are available for complex typing methods.

**Highlights:** Multilingual keyboard support, IPA typing, Dark mode, Support for many languages, Tutorial videos, Long-press for hidden letters

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- ✨ Supports multiple languages/fonts
- 🚀 Fast switching between keyboards
- 💰 Good value for price
- 💯 Works perfectly for specific needs (IPA, Syriac, etc.)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 📉 Font issues and missing characters
- 👎 Inconsistent behavior
- 🚫 Some features not working as expected
- 🔠 Layout changes are not good

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard takes up more space over time
- Eastern font lost after update
- Syriac-Eastern font shows as Estrangelo
- Myanmar Error Unicode and Zawgyi
- Cannot add vowels on alphabets

**Requested features**

- Fix Nestorian style font
- Add vowels on alphabets
- Improve language change button consistency
- Add custom keyboard creation/customization
- Add Latin Extended keyboard


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Unicode Pad Pro with keyboards free?

Unicode Pad Pro with keyboards costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Black Keys free?

Black Keys costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Unicode Pad Pro with keyboards or Black Keys?

Unicode Pad Pro with keyboards is rated higher. Unicode Pad Pro with keyboards averages 4.5 out of 5 from 198 ratings, while Black Keys averages 3.4 from 27 ratings.

### Do Unicode Pad Pro with keyboards or Black Keys have ads?

Neither Unicode Pad Pro with keyboards nor Black Keys shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Unicode Pad Pro with keyboards or Black Keys?

Unicode Pad Pro with keyboards ships an update every 4 months, and Black Keys fortnightly. Most recently, Unicode Pad Pro with keyboards was updated on October 17, 2026 and Black Keys on October 17, 2026.

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