Comparison

Special Characters++ vs PrimeCall

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

Head to head
About

Special Characters++

Access over 1000 unique symbols, glyphs, and characters not found on the standard iOS keyboard. Organize your favorites and quickly find characters with a dedicated search bar. Enhance your texts, emails, and notes with custom characters.

Highlights
  • Access over 1000 special characters
  • Categorized character sections
  • Quick Find search bar
  • Favorites list for custom sorting
  • Recently used character tracking
  • Supports landscape and portrait modes
Features
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Special Characters is an iOS 8 keyboard that gives you access to all the symbols, glyphs, bullets, arrows and other special characters that you can't access from the standard iOS keyboard. Special Characters isn't a replacement keyboard but a companion that you can use to get to the characters & symbols you need when you need them. Choose from over 1000 characters separated into 10 sections. * Symbols * Pictographs * Currency Characters * Math Symbols * Punctuation * Bullets * Arrows * Parentheses * Numbers * Letter A - Z are there. * Quick Find Bar * Use the quick find bar to jump right were you want to be. * Favorites * You can also long tap on any key and store it in your favorites. Edit and sort your favorites list into what works for you. * Recently Used * Special Characters also keeps track of all your recently used characters like the Emoji keyboard. Finally, Special Characters works in both landscape and portrait. We are certain that Special Character keyboard will give your emails, texts and notes the special characters you need! So, make the leap with Jump Gap Software’s Special Characters keyboard for iOS 8.

About

PrimeCall

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PrimeCall is the ultimate and free calling app designed to keep you connected and in control, no matter your location. Whether you're working remotely, on the go, or just need a more efficient way to manage calls, PrimeCall delivers seamless, high-quality voice communication at your fingertips. Key Features: PrimeCall Calling Experience Manage your voice calls and voicemail all in one place. With a clean and intuitive interface, PrimeCall simplifies the way you stay in touch. Crystal-Clear Call Quality Enjoy consistently clear voice calls over the internet, giving you smooth and reliable communication wherever you are. Call Routing and Forwarding Stay reachable with smart call handling. Forward incoming calls to other numbers or devices so you never miss what matters.

Screenshots

Special Characters++4 screens
PrimeCall4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PrimeCall at Free against Special Characters++'s $0.99. Special Characters++'s advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

PrimeCall is free to download; Special Characters++ costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Special Characters++ ships an update every 7 months, PrimeCall every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Special Characters++ versus PrimeCall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpecial Characters++PrimeCall
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.5 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB115 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJames SpencerYou Got Expert

In-app purchases

None

Special Characters++

No in-app purchases

None

PrimeCall

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Special Characters++ free?
Special Characters++ costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PrimeCall free?
PrimeCall is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Special Characters++ or PrimeCall have ads?
Neither Special Characters++ nor PrimeCall shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Special Characters++ or PrimeCall?
Special Characters++ ships an update every 7 months, and PrimeCall every 4 months. Most recently, Special Characters++ was updated on November 1, 2026 and PrimeCall on October 28, 2026.

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