About OxoApp
OxoApp is a free set of online tools that run in your browser. You can copy symbols, restyle text with Unicode letters, browse emoji, measure with an on-screen ruler, check the time in other cities and draw a random answer. There is nothing to install and no account to create.
What the tools are built on
| Tool group | What it does | Data source |
|---|---|---|
| Symbols | Grids of characters you tap to copy, with the Unicode name and U+ code | Unicode Character Database and Unicode Consortium code charts |
| Fonts | Turns typed text into styled Unicode letters such as bold, script and circled | Unicode blocks including Mathematical Alphanumeric Symbols and Enclosed Alphanumerics |
| Emoji | Emoji grouped by theme, one tap to copy | Unicode emoji code points and character names |
| Ruler | An on-screen ruler in centimetres and inches with a calibration step | 1 inch = 25.4 mm exactly; bank card size from ISO/IEC 7810, 85.60 × 53.98 mm |
| Time | Current local time in cities around the world | The IANA time zone database, as built into your browser |
| Random | Yes or no, coin, dice, number and list pickers | The browser’s Web Crypto random generator |
Who it is for
Anyone who needs a character that is not on the keyboard, a quick measurement without a ruler at hand, or a fast answer to a small question. Students, writers, designers, gamers and people who message a lot all find a use for these pages.
Who runs the site
OxoApp is run by the OxoApp editors, a small editorial team rather than a named individual. We do not claim professional credentials for the tools: they are everyday utilities. OxoApp is an independent website and is not affiliated with OXO kitchenware, with any hardware or software company that has a similar name, or with other tool sites.
Contact
Write to [email protected] for corrections, feedback or removal requests. The contact page says what to include. Rules for using the site are in the terms of use, and the privacy policy explains what is and is not collected. Start from the OxoApp home page to open a tool.
Frequently asked questions
Is OxoApp safe to use?
The tools run in your browser and the site has no accounts, ads or downloads. You can use it without giving us any personal information.
Is OxoApp the same as OXO kitchenware?
No. OxoApp is an independent website. It has no connection to OXO kitchen products, to the piliapp website or to any other tool site.
Who writes the pages?
The OxoApp editors, a small team that does not publish individual names. Questions go to [email protected].
Updated October 26, 2026.
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