Simbol vs Lockie
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simbol
Quickly find and copy universal symbols and their HTML codes. Compose entire equations using an integrated editor and copy them for use in other applications. Access a vast library of symbols, including reserved characters, math symbols, and special characters.
- Symbol library
- HTML code lookup
- Equation editor
- Copy multiple symbols
- Keyboard editing
- Individual symbol copy
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A minimal and beautiful app to quickly find and copy universal symbols and their HTML codes. --Symbol Library------- • ISO-8859-1 • Reserved Characters: &, ', "", etc. • ISO 8859-1 Symbols: ¡, §, ¼, etc. • ISO 8859-1 Characters: Æ, Ã, etc. • HTML Symbols • Math Symbols: ∑, ∫, ⊕, etc. • Greek Symbols: Ψ, θ, etc. • Other Entities: ‰, ™, œ, etc. • Special Symbols • ⌘, ↩, ⌥, etc. --Equation Editor------- An equation editor can be found on the top of the table view. You can copy multiple symbols and they are added to the editor in order. You can also edit the equation using a keyboard, which also lets you easily copy it! Thus, you can compose entire equations in 'Simbol' and then copy them for use in another app. This doesn't take away your ability to copy individual symbols. When you tap the 'Copy' buttons in detail views, you get that symbol on your clipboard, in addition to it being added to the equation editor. :)
Lockie
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Your phone isn’t the problem. Unlimited screen time is. Lockie is a new kind of time locker that helps you take breaks online without losing control. There’s nothing wrong with mindless scrolling — your brain craves dopamine. The problem starts when scrolling never ends. Lockie helps you reboot your relationship with your phone by turning screen time into something intentional and earned. How Lockie works Choose the apps that steal your attention Pick quiz topics you actually enjoy Every time you open a distracting app, Lockie shows a short quiz Answer correctly to earn minutes online Enjoy a well-deserved break, then get back to work when time runs out This small moment of effort brings your brain back into the loop. Sometimes you’ll earn the break. Sometimes you’ll realize you don’t need it right now. Both are wins. Why Lockie is different Lockie isn’t about blocking apps or forcing productivity. It’s not another strict freedom app that says “no.” It’s about permission — earned permission. Unlike traditional screen time tools or “my apps time” trackers, Lockie focuses on balance, not restriction. It’s a gentle time locker that makes rest feel deserved again. Built for focus and freedom Reduce endless scrolling Improve focus without pressure Take guilt-free breaks Break free from autopilot phone use Lockie fits naturally into your day, like a momento that asks: Is this scroll worth it right now? If you’ve tried screen time limits, blockers, or productivity hacks and they didn’t stick — Lockie offers a calmer alternative. Break free from unlimited scrolling. Earn your screen time. - Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Privacy Policy: https://joi.software/privacypolicy/lockie
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simbol at none against Lockie's 2. Simbol also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 18.6). On price 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. Lockie sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Simbol asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Simbol | Lockie |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (25 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 25 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Amit Jain | Alexey Sekachov |
Bugs and requests
Simbol
Reported bugs
6 issues- Search function no longer works
- Constantly freezes
- iOS keyboard never appears
- Search box moves up and disappears
- Typo in 'cirle star'
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- Spelling errors in list
Requested features
17 requests- Update the app
- Fix search function
- Improve keyboard functionality
- Add more symbols
- Support for non-American English
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- Third-party keyboard option
- Bring back old app icon
- iPad version
- Music notes/symbols
- Dark mode
- Grid view
- Add to Favorites menu
- Landscape mode support
- Scrolling display bar
- More emoji options
- Full range of Unicode characters
- Better navigation/sorting
Lockie
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Simbol
No in-app purchases
Lockie
- Monthly$3.991 Month
- Annual$29.991 Year









