CharMap — Unicode Characters vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against CharMap — Unicode Characters's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	CharMap — Unicode Characters This App	Fontkey - Fonts Keyboard Emoji Nemesis	Symbols - unicode keyboard Contender	Fonts: Cool And Fancy Contender	Unicode Map and Code Table Peer	Entity Pro Peer	Status Styler Peer	ZFrhythm™ Latin Flipfont Peer	Glyphical - Copy Text Symbols New Kid	Armenian Phonetic Composer New Kid
Core Identity
Developer	Conor Mulligan	Sociaaal LLC	Rinat Khanov	Orange View	山钟	App ahead GmbH	Carlos Savcic	Monotype Imaging Inc.	Beep Yeah!	MicroComp LLC
Category	Utilities	Utilities	Utilities	Utilities	Reference	Graphics & Design	Social Networking	Personalization	Graphics & Design	Utilities
Platform	iOS	Android, iOS	iOS	iOS	iOS	iOS	iOS	Android	iOS	iOS
Store Metrics
Rating	3.9 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.4 / 5	4.7 / 5	4.6 / 5	0.0 / 5	5.0 / 5	0.0 / 5	0.0 / 5	0.0 / 5
Ratings Count	51	48,229	50	399	811	0	1	0	0	0
Price	Free	Free	$1.99	Free	Free	$4.99	$1.99	$1.99	Free	$3.99
Release Date	May 4, 2010	Jul 21, 2017	Jan 10, 2014	May 25, 2021	Jan 21, 2015	May 5, 2020	Nov 21, 2011	Mar 5, 2026	Apr 16, 2026	Sep 10, 2025
Last Updated	Mar 25, 2026	Jan 3, 2026	Sep 26, 2018	Dec 8, 2021	Apr 13, 2025	Jan 2, 2026	Oct 22, 2013	Mar 6, 2026	Apr 16, 2026	Sep 10, 2025
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	mixed	mixed	-	-	positive	-	-	-	-	-
Score	65/100	35/100	-	-	85/100	-	-	-	-	-
Praises	Clean, ad-free interface	Creative expression through diverse font styles keeps users engaged during daily typing tasks	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Complaints	Keyboard activation friction	Aggressive paywall tactics restrict access to basic keyboard functionality for the majority of users Technical instability including keyboard lag and unresponsive touch input degrades the core typing experience Privacy concerns regarding full device access permissions trigger user distrust and uninstallation	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Requests	Library updates	Implementation of a free basic plan to allow standard keyboard usage without subscription	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Privacy-first, on-device storage model builds trust with technical users Clean, professional interface avoids aesthetic-styling clutter	Keyboard integration forces daily app usage within social media workflows Viral potential via stylized text sharing in messaging threads	-	-	Privacy-first data policy builds trust with security-conscious users Broad 50,000-symbol library covers niche character needs	-	-	Handwritten aesthetic design provides a distinct visual differentiator for Samsung Galaxy interface personalization	Home screen widget provides rapid access to frequently used glyphs Focused library avoids the clutter of font-styling tools	Phonetic mapping provides a direct workflow for Armenian speakers on iPad Magic Keyboard optimization targets a specific, high-intent productivity segment
Weaknesses	No current monetization strategy limits development resources Keyboard-activation friction creates a high barrier for casual users	Premium tier at high weekly cost above category median Significant input delay and missed key presses reported 0.65★ Android-iOS rating gap	-	-	Flat list-based navigation increases time-to-copy No keyboard extension limits utility in messaging apps Zero active feature updates since release	-	-	$1.99 price point without a trial period creates a high barrier for casual users	Zero monetization strategy limits development resources No keyboard extension forces app-switching friction	$3.99 entry price lacks a trial mechanism No iCloud sync for notes or custom settings Limited language support restricts user base
Pricing	free	freemium	paid	free	free	paid	paid	paid	free	paid
Momentum	Maintenance	Maintenance	-	-	Maintenance	-	Zombie	Maintenance	Maintenance	Zombie
Update Cadence	5 versions, 4 majors/6mo, ~173d avg	2 versions, ~344d avg	-	-	5 versions, ~38d avg	-	4 versions	1 versions	1 versions	1 versions

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