Comparison

Special Characters++ vs 3D Print Filament Tracker

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

3D Print Filament Tracker

Manage your 3D printing filament inventory with real-time tracking of weight, usage, and remaining material. Log prints, analyze costs, and receive low stock alerts to avoid mid-print interruptions. Features an extensive database for quick additions and price comparisons.

Highlights
  • Track filament weight, brand, and material
  • Monitor real-time usage and remaining filament
  • Log print details and calculate usage
  • Receive low stock alerts
  • Extensive filament database with price comparison
  • Cost tracking and analytics
Features
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3D Filament Tracker - Never Run Out Mid-Print Again Take control of your 3D printing materials with the ultimate filament management app. Complete Filament Management • Track weight, brand, material type, and color for every spool • Monitor usage and remaining filament in real-time • Set custom storage locations to find spools instantly • Support for PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU, and all material types Smart Print Tracking • Log every print with project details and filament usage • Automatically calculate remaining weight after each print • Track print duration and add custom notes • Complete print history for every spool Insightful Statistics • Visual overview of your entire filament collection • Material and brand breakdowns • Usage analytics and cost tracking • Low stock alerts to prevent mid-print disasters Extensive Filament Database • Search thousands of filaments from popular brands • Quick-add with pre-filled specifications • Compare prices and find purchase links • Manual entry for custom or specialty filaments Smart Features • Dark and light mode support • Clean, intuitive interface designed for makers Perfect For: • Hobbyist 3D printer enthusiasts • Professional makers and designers • Educational institutions with multiple printers • Anyone managing multiple filament spools Why Choose 3D Filament Tracker? Never waste time searching for the right filament or discovering empty spools mid-print. Our app helps you stay organized, track costs, and ensure you always have the materials you need for your next project. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://pibardos.llc/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Special Characters++4 screens
3D Print Filament Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 3D Print Filament Tracker at Free against Special Characters++'s $0.99. 3D Print Filament Tracker also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and review sentiment (67% vs 55%). Special Characters++'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (3.5 vs 3.0). On ads 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

3D Print Filament Tracker is free to download; Special Characters++ costs $0.99 up front. 3D Print Filament Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Special Characters++ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Special Characters++ holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Special Characters++'s written reviews are positive against 67% of 3D Print Filament Tracker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Special Characters++ ships an update every 7 months, 3D Print Filament Tracker monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Special Characters++ versus 3D Print Filament Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpecial Characters++3D Print Filament Tracker
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.5 (19 ratings) — better3.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews55.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJames SpencerPibardos LLC

Customer experience

Special Characters++

All ratings19 ratings
Positive57.9%
Neutral5.3%
Negative36.8%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive55.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative25.0%

3D Print Filament Tracker

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Special Characters++

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

3D Print Filament Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • 3D Filaments Monthly$2.991 Month
  • 3D-Filaments Yearly3 Days trial$7.991 Year

Questions

Is Special Characters++ free?
Special Characters++ costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is 3D Print Filament Tracker free?
3D Print Filament Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Special Characters++ or 3D Print Filament Tracker?
Special Characters++ is rated higher. Special Characters++ averages 3.5 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while 3D Print Filament Tracker averages 3.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Special Characters++ or 3D Print Filament Tracker have ads?
Neither Special Characters++ nor 3D Print Filament Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Special Characters++ or 3D Print Filament Tracker?
Special Characters++ ships an update every 7 months, and 3D Print Filament Tracker monthly. Most recently, Special Characters++ was updated on November 1, 2026 and 3D Print Filament Tracker on October 30, 2026.

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