Comparison

Syriac Reader vs Symbol Atlas

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Read Syriac letters on iPhone and iPad
  • Safari extension for web reading
  • Translate unreadable characters
  • Includes Serto Jerusalem font
  • Includes Estrangelo Midyat font
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Browse 71,475 Unicode characters
  • Search by name or category
  • Draw to find symbols
  • Keyboard extension for typing
  • Save and access favorites
  • Customizable themes
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Syriac Reader1 screens
Symbol Atlas4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Symbol Atlas sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Syriac Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Syriac Reader versus Symbol Atlas: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSyriac ReaderSymbol Atlas
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 11 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB739 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnteneh SahledengelAlexander Knigge

Customer experience

Syriac Reader

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Symbol Atlas

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Syriac Reader

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Symbol Atlas

One-time1
  • Symbol Atlas Pro$4.99

Questions

Is Syriac Reader free?
Syriac Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Symbol Atlas free?
Symbol Atlas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Syriac Reader or Symbol Atlas?
Symbol Atlas is rated higher. Syriac Reader averages 3.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Symbol Atlas averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Syriac Reader or Symbol Atlas have ads?
Neither Syriac Reader nor Symbol Atlas shows ads.

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