Comparison

Symbolic Setup vs Hieroglyphic Keyboard

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

Head to head
About

Symbolic Setup

Features
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'Symbolic Setup-Up' forms part of a comprehensive suite of apps that dedicate to technical learning tools for Close-up magicians. This app was created as a free introduction to 'Symbolic Method' which is commercially available by this developer as a related app. Search for 'Symbolic Method' on the App Store for the full description. 'Symbolic Setup-Up' is limited to 1 View. For a complete experience of symbolic notation for card magic, please visit the 'Symbolic Method' app on the App Stor

About

Hieroglyphic Keyboard

Write like Ancient Egyptians with this iOS keyboard. Easily input hieroglyphic letters and numbers to recreate ancient texts on your device.

Highlights
  • Write hieroglyphic letters
  • Input hieroglyphic numbers
  • Ancient Egyptian language
  • iOS keyboard integration
Features
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Write like a Pharaoh! Have you tried to write Hieroglyphic text before? Hieroglyphic Language is the language used by Ancient Egyptians thousands of years ago, now it is on iOS. Install Hieroglyphs Keyboard and enjoy writing hieroglyphic letters and numbers for the first time on iOS.

Screenshots

Symbolic Setup4 screens
Hieroglyphic Keyboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Symbolic Setup at Free against Hieroglyphic Keyboard's $0.99. Symbolic Setup also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). Hieroglyphic Keyboard's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Symbolic Setup is free to download; Hieroglyphic Keyboard costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Symbolic Setup ships an update every 2 months, Hieroglyphic Keyboard every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Symbolic Setup versus Hieroglyphic Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSymbolic SetupHieroglyphic Keyboard
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating—3.9 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—51.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRalph CoseSpace

In-app purchases

None

Symbolic Setup

No in-app purchases

None

Hieroglyphic Keyboard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Symbolic Setup free?
Symbolic Setup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hieroglyphic Keyboard free?
Hieroglyphic Keyboard costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Symbolic Setup or Hieroglyphic Keyboard have ads?
Neither Symbolic Setup nor Hieroglyphic Keyboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Symbolic Setup or Hieroglyphic Keyboard?
Symbolic Setup ships an update every 2 months, and Hieroglyphic Keyboard every 5 months. Most recently, Symbolic Setup was updated on October 5, 2026 and Hieroglyphic Keyboard on October 24, 2026.

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