Syriac Reader vs Symbol Atlas
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Syriac Reader
This app allows users to read Syriac letters on their iPhone and iPad. It includes a Safari extension to display Syriac text on web pages, translating unreadable characters into proper Syriac letters with a single tap. Two Syriac fonts are also provided for installation.
- Read Syriac letters on iPhone and iPad
- Safari extension for web reading
- Translate unreadable characters
- Includes Serto Jerusalem font
- Includes Estrangelo Midyat font
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Ever followed a link only to find out it is just boxes? Syriac reader is an easy to use app that enables you to read Syriac letters on your iPhone and iPad. It also includes a Safari extension that lets you read Syriac letters on the web in Safari. It translates all the boxes to Syriac letters with a single tap. This version includes - Two Syriac fonts to be installed on your device - Serto Jerusalem and Estrangelo Midyat fonts - Fast and easy to use Safari extension to read Syriac letters on the web
Symbol Atlas
Explore and type any Unicode symbol, emoji, or special character with this powerful iOS tool. Browse thousands of characters by category, search by name, or even draw a shape to find what you need. Includes a keyboard extension for easy access across all apps.
- Browse 71,475 Unicode characters
- Search by name or category
- Draw to find symbols
- Keyboard extension for typing
- Save and access favorites
- Customizable themes
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Discover every symbol, emoji, and special character you have ever needed — right at your fingertips. Symbol Atlas is the most powerful Unicode explorer and keyboard for iOS. Browse 71,475 characters across every writing system, symbol set, and emoji collection. Search by name, browse by category, or draw a shape to find the exact character you are looking for. BROWSE THE ENTIRE UNICODE UNIVERSE • Explore 71,475 characters organized by blocks and categories • From basic Latin to ancient scripts, mathematical symbols, and emoji • Tap any character to see its name, code point, and details • One-tap copy to clipboard — long-press for favorites SEARCH INSTANTLY • Type "arrow" to find every arrow ever encoded • Type "heart" for every heart symbol and emoji variant • Type "math" for operators, set theory, calculus symbols, and more • Results show Unicode name, block, and script at a glance SKETCH TO FIND • Draw a rough shape and let on-device matching find real Unicode characters • No network required — runs entirely on your device • Perfect for when you know what it looks like but not what it is called KEYBOARD EXTENSION • Add the Symbol Atlas keyboard and type any Unicode character from any app • Built-in character browser with category browsing • Quick-access favorites grid • Fast backspace and category switching YOUR FAVORITES, ALWAYS HANDY • Save characters you use often for instant recall • Recents keep track of everything you have copied • Favorites sync between the app and keyboard extension CUSTOM THEMES • Choose from beautiful color themes • Keyboard extension matches your selected theme automatically • Pro users unlock exclusive gradient themes Symbol Atlas is built for designers, developers, writers, linguists, mathematicians, and anyone who works with text. Stop googling "how to type degree symbol" — just open Symbol Atlas.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Symbol Atlas at 5.0 against Syriac Reader's 3.6. Syriac Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). 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
Both are free to download. Symbol Atlas sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Syriac Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.
Symbol Atlas holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Syriac Reader has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Syriac Reader | Symbol Atlas |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 739 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anteneh Sahledengel | Alexander Knigge |
Customer experience
Syriac Reader
Symbol Atlas
In-app purchases
Syriac Reader
No in-app purchases
Symbol Atlas
- Symbol Atlas Pro$4.99
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