Symbol Atlas
Draw & Type Any Unicode Symbol
Free · In-App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
The ultimate Unicode keyboard. Browse thousands of symbols, search by name, sketch to find, and type any character from any app.
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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Information
- Provider
- Alexander Knigge
- Size
- 774.8 MB
- Category
- Utilities
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Symbol Atlas Pro ₹ 499
- Copyright
- © 2026 Alexander Knigge