# Keyman vs Symbol Keyboard+

The clearest difference is rating: Symbol Keyboard+ at 4.5 against Keyman's 3.8. Symbol Keyboard+ also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 50%) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 71). Keyman's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Symbol Keyboard+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Keyman asks for nothing beyond the download.

Symbol Keyboard+ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Symbol Keyboard+ has 1.7K ratings behind it against 71, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Keyman's written reviews are positive against 87% of Symbol Keyboard+'s.

Keyman ships an update every 3 weeks, Symbol Keyboard+ every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Keyman | Symbol Keyboard+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keyman/id933676545/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symbol-keyboard-plus/id1551472227/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 71 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **87.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Summer Institute of Linguistics, Inc (SIL)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1055116476) | [iSolid apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1215383083) |

## What reviewers say

### Keyman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keyman/id933676545)

Type in over 1,700 languages on your iPhone or iPad with system-wide keyboard installation. Supports numerous languages and offers custom keyboard building, predictive text, and a built-in browser for unsupported languages.

**Highlights:** Type in 1,700+ languages, System keyboard integration, Custom keyboard builder, Predictive text, Built-in browser for unsupported languages

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Symbol Keyboard+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symbol-keyboard-plus/id1551472227)

Add thousands of unique Unicode text symbols and signs to your messages, social media posts, and more. This keyboard works system-wide, allowing you to easily insert cool text art and emojis into any application. Boost your creativity and impress your friends with unique content.

**Highlights:** Thousands of Unicode text symbols, Works in all apps system-wide, Create custom keyboards, Dark mode compatible, No ads or data collection, Regular updates with new symbols

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Symbols | $2.99 | per month |
| Symbols | $14.99 | per year |
| Symbols | $16.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for math and symbols
- 👍 Lots of symbol options
- 🔒 Doesn't collect user data
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Fun and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for full access
- 🔒 Limited free access period
- 👎 Forced reviews to unlock features
- 👎 Cluttered interface with too many keyboards
- 👎 Missing important math symbols

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard not working consistently across apps
- Finicky performance and navigation

**Requested features**

- Full subscript keyboard with all letters
- Option to disable/reorder keyboards
- More math and science symbols
- Astrology symbol keyboard


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Keyman free?

Keyman is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Symbol Keyboard+ free?

Symbol Keyboard+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Keyman or Symbol Keyboard+?

Symbol Keyboard+ is rated higher. Keyman averages 3.8 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Symbol Keyboard+ averages 4.5 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Keyman or Symbol Keyboard+ have ads?

Neither Keyman nor Symbol Keyboard+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Keyman or Symbol Keyboard+?

Keyman ships an update every 3 weeks, and Symbol Keyboard+ every 4 months. Most recently, Keyman was updated on September 23, 2026 and Symbol Keyboard+ on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*