Comparison

Simbol vs Real Todo

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

Real Todo

Features
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Real Todo is a minimal task app built for everyday follow-through. The main screen stays simple: one task list and a native bottom command area for switching active/completed items, searching, and adding. No tab maze, no heavy project setup. Open it, capture the task, finish it, move on. Create tasks with text, voice, or photos. Voice capture turns spoken thoughts into editable text. Photo entries let you keep receipts, whiteboards, screenshots, or other visual context inside the task. Each task can include a title, notes, attachments, completion state, and quick actions for restore, delete, and copy. Key features - Active and completed task views - Native bottom search that filters the current view - Text, voice, and photo-based creation - Markdown-style writing with inline photo previews - Date-grouped lists with recent items first - Swipe actions for complete, restore, delete, and copy - Local-first storage for tasks and attachments - One-time Pro upgrade for unlimited task creation Best for - Capturing small tasks before they disappear - Keeping a lightweight personal checklist - Turning voice notes into actionable items - Saving photo context together with what you need to do Real Todo is not built to turn life into a project management system. It is built to help you catch the next real thing and get back to doing it. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Simbol4 screens
Real Todo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simbol at none against Real Todo's 2. Simbol also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.0). Real Todo's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). 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. Real Todo sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Simbol asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simbol ships an update every 6 months, Real Todo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Simbol versus Real Todo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimbolReal Todo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (25 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmit Jain胜天 何

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

Real Todo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Simbol

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Real Todo

One-time2
  • Real Todo Pro Lifetime$0.99
  • Small Tip$0.99

Questions

Is Simbol free?
Simbol is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Real Todo free?
Real Todo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simbol or Real Todo have ads?
Neither Simbol nor Real Todo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simbol or Real Todo?
Simbol ships an update every 6 months, and Real Todo every 3 weeks. Most recently, Simbol was updated on November 1, 2026 and Real Todo on October 31, 2026.

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