Comparison

Simbol vs PanicVault

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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. :)

About

PanicVault

This app securely stores and manages your passwords and passkeys in an encrypted file. It offers offline access, syncs with cloud storage, and integrates with your device for autofill. Generate strong passwords and two-factor authentication codes.

Highlights
  • KeePass (.kdbx 4) compatibility
  • iCloud Drive & Google Drive sync
  • Passkeys (WebAuthn) support
  • AutoFill integration
  • Built-in Authenticator (TOTP)
  • Password & Passphrase Generator
  • Biometric Unlock
Features
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PanicVault is a secure, offline-first password manager that reads and writes the open KeePass (.kdbx) format. Store your vault on your device, on iCloud Drive, or on Google Drive -- you choose. Your data stays in a standard, portable file that works with KeePass, KeePassXC, Strongbox, and every other compatible app. WHY PANICVAULT? PanicVault gives you real ownership of your credentials. There is no proprietary cloud, no account to create, and no subscription fee. Your vault is a single encrypted file you can back up, move, or open in any KeePass-compatible app on any platform. KEY FEATURES: - KeePass (.kdbx 4) Compatibility Open and save vaults created by KeePass, KeePassXC, KeePassDX, Strongbox, and more. Entry history, custom fields, attachments, group hierarchy, custom icons, and recycle bin are fully supported. - iCloud Drive & Google Drive Sync Sync your vault across iPhone, iPad, and Mac through iCloud Drive or Google Drive. Smart entry-level merging preserves changes from every device. Conflicts are shown side by side so you pick the version you want. Sign in to multiple Google accounts and sync different vaults with different accounts. - Passkeys (WebAuthn) Store and manage passkeys alongside your passwords. Compatible with the KeePassXC passkey format for full cross-platform interoperability. - AutoFill Integration Fill usernames and passwords in Safari and apps with the system AutoFill credential provider. Override URLs let you match entries to sites with different login domains. - Built-in Authenticator (TOTP) Generate two-factor authentication codes right alongside your passwords. Scan a QR code or enter the secret manually. Compatible with all standard TOTP formats. - Password & Passphrase Generator Create strong random passwords or memorable passphrases from the EFF wordlist. A live strength meter shows you exactly how secure each password is. - Biometric Unlock Unlock with Face ID or Touch ID. Your master password is stored in the Secure Enclave keychain -- never transmitted anywhere. - Yubikey unlock You can protect a vault with a physical YubiKey: YubiKey challenge-response over NFC on iPhone, and over USB on Mac. - Offline First Every feature works without an internet connection. Cloud sync is optional and happens only when you choose to enable it. - Bulk Operations & Drag and Drop Select multiple entries at once to move or delete them in bulk. On Mac, drag entries between groups and drag groups to reorganize your hierarchy. - Organize with Groups and Tags Create nested folders to sort your entries. Reorder and customize groups with notes and custom icons. Add tags for cross-cutting categories. Search across titles, usernames, URLs, and notes instantly. - Favicon Auto-Fetch Tap a button to automatically download a website's icon and set it as the entry's custom icon -- the quickest way to make entries recognizable at a glance. - Default Vault & Keyboard Shortcuts Set a default vault that opens automatically on launch. On Mac, use full keyboard shortcuts for search, new entries, password generation, locking, and more. - Entry History & Attachments Every password change is saved automatically. Attach files like recovery codes, certificates, or documents to any entry. - Custom Colors and Icons Personalize entries with text color, background color, and 69 built-in KeePass icons or your own custom images. SECURITY: PanicVault uses AES-256 or ChaCha20 encryption with Argon2d/Argon2id key derivation. Clipboard auto-clear, configurable lock timeout, and periodic master password re-entry keep your data safe even if your device is left unattended. PLATFORM: Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac with a single universal purchase. No subscription, no account, no tracking.

Screenshots

Simbol4 screens
PanicVault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Simbol at Free against PanicVault's $4.99. Simbol also leads on rating (4.2 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (25 vs 2). PanicVault's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Simbol is free to download; PanicVault costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simbol holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simbol has 25 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Simbol's written reviews are positive against 88% of PanicVault's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simbol ships an update every 6 months, PanicVault every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Simbol versus PanicVault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimbolPanicVault
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.2 (25 ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews81.4% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings25 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmit JainPierre Stanislas

Customer experience

Simbol

All ratings25 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative16.0%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive81.4%
Neutral6.8%
Negative11.9%

PanicVault

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

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
Show 12 more
  • 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

PanicVault

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Simbol

No in-app purchases

None

PanicVault

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simbol free?
Simbol is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PanicVault free?
PanicVault costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Simbol or PanicVault?
Simbol is rated higher. Simbol averages 4.2 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while PanicVault averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Simbol or PanicVault have ads?
Neither Simbol nor PanicVault shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simbol or PanicVault?
Simbol ships an update every 6 months, and PanicVault every 2 weeks. Most recently, Simbol was updated on October 18, 2026 and PanicVault on October 24, 2026.

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