Comparison

Simbol vs Custom Keyboard

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

Custom Keyboard

Features
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TYPE FASTER. DO MORE. Tiped transforms your iPhone keyboard into a powerful everyday productivity tool. Save frequently used text, insert quick replies with one tap, perform calculations while typing, access symbols and emoji, and personalize your keyboard with different colors and themes. Everything you need is available directly from the keyboard, so you can spend less time switching between apps and more time getting things done. QUICK TEXT SNIPPETS Save the text you use most often and insert it instantly wherever you are typing. Create shortcuts for: • Contact details • Frequently asked questions • Customer support replies • Business messages • Prices and service information • Social media captions • Links and signatures • Addresses and personal details • Reusable text templates Your saved snippets remain organized and ready whenever you need them. BUILT-IN CALCULATOR Perform calculations directly from the keyboard without opening another app. Use quick mathematical functions including: • Addition • Subtraction • Multiplication • Division • Percentages • Square roots • Powers • Trigonometric functions • Logarithms • Previous answer recall Calculate a result and insert it directly into your message, note, email or document. LETTERS, SYMBOLS AND EMOJI Switch quickly between dedicated keyboard sections for: • Letters and numbers • Special characters • Currency symbols • Mathematical symbols • Emoji • Calculator • Saved snippets All your most useful tools are always just one tap away. CUSTOM KEYBOARD THEMES Personalize Tiped with different keyboard styles and color presets. Choose the look that best matches your device, your apps or your personal style. MULTIPLE LANGUAGES Use Tiped in: • English • Italian • French • Spanish • German The keyboard can be configured for the language you prefer. WORKS WHERE YOU TYPE Use Tiped in compatible apps across your iPhone, including messaging, email, notes, social media, browsers and productivity apps. IDEAL FOR • Freelancers • Business owners • Customer support • Social media managers • Content creators • Students • Professionals • Anyone who repeatedly types the same text SAVE TIME EVERY DAY Stop rewriting the same answers, searching for saved information or switching between your keyboard and calculator. With Tiped, your shortcuts, calculations and everyday typing tools are always available directly from your keyboard. Download Tiped and make every tap more productive.

Screenshots

Simbol4 screens
Custom Keyboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simbol at none against Custom Keyboard's 1. Simbol also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Custom Keyboard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Simbol asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Simbol versus Custom Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimbolCustom Keyboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (25 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmit JainANDREA MARUCCI

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

Custom Keyboard

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Simbol

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Custom Keyboard

One-time1
  • Tiped PRO$2.99

Questions

Is Simbol free?
Simbol is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Custom Keyboard free?
Custom Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simbol or Custom Keyboard have ads?
Neither Simbol nor Custom Keyboard shows ads.

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