# iFontMaker — Create your font in 5 minutes

> Create custom handmade fonts for various platforms quickly and easily. (iPhone/iPad app by Eiji Nishidai.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifontmaker/id377381670 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Eiji Nishidai](https://appshunter.io/developer/377381673)
- Category: Graphics & Design, Productivity
- Price: $7.99
- Rating: 3.50/5 from 153 App Store ratings · 354 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2010-06-25
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifontmaker/id377381670/reviews.md

## What is iFontMaker?

iFontMaker 3 for iPad

Create Your Own Handmade Fonts

Stop choosing fonts and start making your own today — font creation has never been easier or more fun. With iFontMaker, you can create original fonts for Mac, iOS, PC, and the web in just 4 minutes. From beginners to experts working with Bézier curves, SVGs, kerning, and custom ligatures*, everyone can enjoy iFontMaker. Create unique, one-of-a-kind fonts on your iPad!

*Offered as a free update since version 3.0.

■ “iFontMaker is a whole world of font designing fun” — Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/media/pda/2010/oct/11/ipad-ifontmaker-design-app

■ “iFontMaker: Make Your Own Font When Nothing Else Will Do” — Gizmodo
https://gizmodo.com/ifontmaker-make-your-own-font-when-nothing-else-will-d-494294426

■ “FONT-TASTIC!” — 148apps.com
https://www.148apps.com/reviews/ifontmaker-review/

## Now you can install your own font on iOS devices!! ## 
https://2ttf.tumblr.com/post/86875545787/install-fonts-from-2ttf-on-ios-devices

## Key features

- Create handmade fonts
- Design for Mac, iOS, PC, and web
- Intuitive font creation process
- Supports Bézier curves, SVGs, kerning, and ligatures
- Install fonts directly on iOS devices

## Chart rankings

- #199 in Top Paid · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

## What do users think of iFontMaker?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Quick font creation
- 💡 Ability to create custom fonts
- 👍 Good for handwritten/casual fonts
- 👍 Helpful for graphic designers

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🔍 Limited brush/pen options
- 🔍 Difficulty with precise editing
- 🔍 Clunky workflow for some features
- 🔍 Fonts not usable in all apps

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to load previous projects
- Issues with importing/exporting fonts
- Glitches when drawing certain characters
- Incompatibility with Apple Pencil pressure sensitivity

**Most requested features**

- Add eraser tool
- Improve brush/pen customization options
- Implement better vector editing tools
- Add support for more languages/scripts
- Improve font installation and usage process
- Provide better documentation and tutorials

## Recent user reviews (10 of 354)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifontmaker/id377381670/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Add more features please

*2026-09-02, version 3.52*

I will give u 5 stars if you added a brush with hard downstrokes and soft upstrokes and an option to change the angle of the broad nib pen. Adding alternative letters  (stylistic alts) would  be great. and add auto kerning. Thank you

### 4/5 — Add more features please

*2026-08-29, version 3.52*

I will give u 5 stars if you added a brush with hard downstrokes and soft upstrokes and an option to change the angle of the broad nib pen. Adding alternative letters  (stylistic alts) would  be great. Also fix how you cant change the letters width unless you kern every glyph. Also add snapping to grid. Thank you

### 4/5 — Add more features please

*2026-08-19, version 3.52*

I will give u 5 stars if you added a brush with hard downstrokes and soft upstrokes and an option to change the angle of the broad nib pen. Adding alternative letters  (stylistic alts) would  be great. Thank you

### 4/5 — Add more features please

*2026-08-16, version 3.52*

I will give u 5 stars if you added a brush with hard downstrokes and soft upstrokes and an option to change the angle of the broad nib pen. Adding alternative letters would  be great. Thank you

### 5/5 — you lost all of fonts

*2026-07-22, version 3.52*

Nooooooo. You deleted all of fonts

### 5/5 — OH MY GOD

*2026-07-14, version 3.52*

This is absolutely AMAZING, and I can make my handwriting look cool, and non-jagged with Béizer curves. The Béizer curves may have some differences trying to make perfect L that are solid and sharp, but overall, I’d probably say it’s recommended.

### 2/5 — ไม่อัพเดทแล้วหรอ?

*2026-05-29, version 3.52*

ก็อบไฟล์เดิมมาเพราะขี้เกียจมาไล่เซ็ทสระ วรรณยุกต์ใหม่ แต่แก้ชื่อไฟล์ไม่ได้

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2026-04-30, version 3.52*

no display touching. So how can i use my apple pencil?

### 4/5 — Help

*2026-04-15, version 3.52*

This is my only form of contacting devs and such so herey goes. How do i find my stupid font that i saved to my files and i remember seeing it there but now i'm looking for it and i can't find it and idk what to do 😭🙏

### 2/5 — 出力したフォントが抜ける

*2026-02-20, version 3.52*

その場で描いたフォントを出力して使えます。フォントを作るのは簡単です。グラフィカルで使いやすいアプリですが、描き終わっている筈の文字が数箇所空欄の状態でttf化されるバグがあります。
4,5回出力し直すと全ての文字が表示された状態で出力できる事があるのですが、毎回何の文字が抜けているかを他のアプリ等で削除とインストールをし直した上で全て確認する必要があり、膨大なデータを制作する必要のある日本語フォントにおいては致命的なバグであるように思います。
ブラウザのみで無料でフォントを作ることができる現在においては、1300円である事を考えると他の人に勧めにくいと感じてしまいます。早急に修正して頂きたいです。

また、お絵かきソフトにあるような手ぶれ補正があるとより使いやすいかと思います。実装をご検討して頂けると幸いです。

## Frequently asked questions about iFontMaker

### What can I create with iFontMaker?

iFontMaker allows you to create your own original, handmade fonts. These custom fonts can be used on Mac, iOS devices, PCs, and for web design. The app aims to make font creation accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

### Is iFontMaker easy to use for beginners?

Yes, the app is designed to be easy and fun for beginners, while also offering advanced features for experts. You can create your own fonts in as little as 4 minutes, making it a quick and accessible tool for all skill levels.

### What advanced features does iFontMaker offer?

For more experienced users, iFontMaker supports advanced features such as Bézier curves, SVGs, kerning, and custom ligatures. These tools provide greater control and flexibility in font design.

### Can I install my created fonts on my iPhone or iPad?

Yes, a significant feature is the ability to install your custom fonts directly on iOS devices. This allows you to use your unique typefaces within other applications on your iPad or iPhone.

### What platforms are the created fonts compatible with?

Fonts created with iFontMaker are compatible with Mac, iOS, PC, and the web. This broad compatibility ensures you can use your custom designs across a wide range of devices and platforms.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.52 — 2024-12-08

◆Fixed an issue where the app would crash when displaying the preview popup

### 3.51 — 2024-10-08

◆Fixed minor bugs

### 3.50 — 2023-08-22

◆Fixed Japanese Kanji glyph table

### 3.49 — 2022-11-08

◆Fixed a bug in the Bezier tool context menu.

### 3.48 — 2022-06-01

◆Added an additional Kanji glyph set.

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All apps by Eiji Nishidai: https://appshunter.io/developer/377381673

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