# Letterforms - Font Maker — Design fonts and export them

> Professional variable font design and export tool for iOS and Mac. (iPhone/iPad app by 久乔 魏.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterforms-font-maker/id1503308537 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [久乔 魏](https://appshunter.io/developer/1503302472)
- Category: Graphics & Design, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 21 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 36 MB
- Languages: Korean, German (Germany), Russian, European Spanish, Arabic, American English, Italian, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan) and 4 more
- Released: 2020-04-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterforms-font-maker/id1503308537/reviews.md

## What is Letterforms?

Make Your Own Creative Variable Fonts. From Sketch to Screen.

Letterforms is a professional font design app for iOS and Mac. Craft unique variable fonts from the ground up with a precise and intuitive set of tools.
Key Features:

True Font Creation:​ Design, interpolate, and export professional-quality variable fonts as TTF/OTF files.

Touch-First Design:​ A vector drawing tool built for your fingers. Edit glyphs with precision on any device.

Professional Typography Tools:​ Fine-tune kerning, font metrics, guides, composite glyphs, and anchors.

Scan to Vector:​ Turn your paper sketches into editable, refined vector paths in seconds.

Seamless Workflow:​ Sync projects across your Apple devices. Copy and paste paths between Letterforms and your favorite design apps.*

Clean Preview:​ Instantly visualize your font with a beautiful, uncluttered preview pane.

Unlock the full creative potential of Letterforms with a subscription. Manage your subscription easily through your App Store account settings.

For more details on subscription terms, privacy, and data handling, please visit our full policy page.

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Variable font creation
- Touch-first vector drawing
- Professional typography tools
- Scan sketches to vector
- Cross-device sync
- Clean font preview

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Weekly Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Legacy purchase | $49.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 21)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterforms-font-maker/id1503308537/reviews.md

### 1/5 — >:(

*2026-08-22*

I COULDN’T EDIT FONTS ANYMORE!!!!

**Developer response:** Sorry to hear that. Can you contact weijiuqiao@gmail.com with the details of how editing fonts is not working anymore? Thanks!

### 5/5 — Фонт

*2026-08-01*

Fonts are a hobby of mine!

### 3/5 — Not letting me remove overlaps without paying for a subscription

*2026-06-23*

So, I’m a young type designer, and I don’t have a bank account. I tried to remove overlaps, but it said I needed to pay for Letterforms Premium, and I can’t pay (since I don’t have a bank account). I’m that same boy from 2 years ago (I was 11 at that time, now I’m 13, and I can’t have one until I’m 18 [and I will turn 18 on Dec 5, 2030]). Can you please remove the “Letterforms Premium required” thing from the “remove overlaps” button, please?

### 3/5 — How to sketch to vector?????

*2026-06-10*

Hey, I’m sure this app is great, BUT the tutorials are almost non-existent. For example, In your description it says Sketch to vector in seconds. How??? I spent 30 minutes trying to figure it out. This is not right. There is no tutorial about this feature.

**Developer response:** Thanks for your honest feedback — and I'm sorry for the time you spent trying to figure this out.

To find this feature much more easily in the latest version:
  1. Import an image and add it to a glyph.
  2. Look for the new button next to the invert color button (moon shape icon).
  3. Tap it to trace the sketch to a vector path. Long press the same button for additional settings.

Please ensure you're on the newest release.

Thank you for your feedback.

### 5/5 — Solid mobile Font Editor

*2026-03-28*

This is the only serious typeface design software in the entire App Store. Its capabilities are extensive and surprising - you can program opentype features, design multiple weights per family and interpolate between them, full support for creating variable fonts. I hope more people interested in type design are able to hear about this app


Update 3-14-26: today’s update is making the app crash on launch for me. iPad A16, iPadOS 18.5

Update: developer contacted me within a day after my last update and worked with me to promptly fix the crash. Everything’s working perfectly again

**Developer response:** Hi, thank you for the feedback! Could you contact me at weijiuqiao@gmail.com for further support?

### 5/5 — Solid mobile Font Editor

*2026-03-14*

This is the only serious typeface design software in the entire App Store. Its capabilities are extensive and surprising - you can program opentype features, design multiple weights per family and interpolate between them, full support for creating variable fonts. I hope more people interested in type design are able to hear about this app


Update 3-14-26: today’s update is making the app crash on launch for me. iPad A16, iPadOS 18.5

**Developer response:** Hi, thank you for the feedback! Could you contact me at weijiuqiao@gmail.com for further support?

### 1/5 — No instructions

*2025-06-01*

No instructions, tutorials, you don’t know where to start and what to do. Could be the greatest app ever, but without any build in tutorials it’s useless .

**Developer response:** Thank you for the honest feedback. We hear you, and you're right — a great tool needs great guidance.
We've added better built-in tutorials in the latest update.​ You can find them in the "Learn" tab​ (the third tab at the bottom of the main "Font Families" screen on iPhone or on the sidebar on iPad).
We're committed to making this app intuitive and powerful. Please give the new tutorials a try and let us know what you think.

### 2/5 — ?

*2025-01-18*

I do not know how to get into editing mode. But it would be fun. (If you answer I will rate again)

**Developer response:** Hi! Thank you for the feedback and for being willing to give it another try — that means a lot.
To enter editing mode:
Tap to select a glyph​ (letter/symbol).
A round, blue "Edit" button​ will appear on the bottom. Tap that button to enter the full editor.
We've also redesigned the interface and added a step-by-step guide in the "Learn" tab​ to make everything clearer. We really hope you find it more intuitive now and have fun creating!

### 2/5 — Starting fonts

*2024-07-11*

There does not seem to be a way to paste in an image so you can use it as a template. The image is not an existing font.

### 1/5 — Want my money back!

*2024-02-01*

No instructions anywhere. Useless to me.

**Developer response:** Sorry for your confusion. 
You can find tutorials by tapping the Heart icon at the top, then the second tab at the bottom. It’s indeed a little buried, we’ll try doing something with it. Sorry again!

## Frequently asked questions about Letterforms

### What is Letterforms?

Letterforms is a professional font design app for iOS and Mac that allows users to create unique variable fonts from scratch. It offers precise tools for designing, interpolating, and exporting fonts.

### What file formats can Letterforms export?

Letterforms allows you to export professional-quality variable fonts in TTF/OTF file formats, making them compatible with various design software and platforms.

### Can I use my hand-drawn sketches with Letterforms?

Yes, Letterforms features a 'Scan to Vector' tool that transforms your paper sketches into editable vector paths within seconds, streamlining your design process.

### Does Letterforms offer a free trial?

Yes, Letterforms offers a 1-month free trial for its monthly subscription plan. You can manage your subscription and trial through your App Store account settings.

### What are the subscription options for Letterforms?

Letterforms offers weekly, monthly, and yearly subscription plans. The weekly plan is $0.99/week, the monthly plan is $2.99/month with a free trial, and the yearly plan is $39.99/year.

### Is Letterforms available on Android or Windows?

Currently, Letterforms is designed for Apple devices, including Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is not available on Android or Windows platforms.

### Does Letterforms have ads?

No, Letterforms does not contain advertisements. The app is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted creative experience.

### How often is Letterforms updated?

The latest version of Letterforms, 3.0.5, was last updated on March 23, 2026. While the provided data indicates a future update date, typically apps in this category receive regular updates for new features and bug fixes.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.4.3 — 2026-08-18

Fixed bugs and increased stability.

### 3.4.2 — 2026-08-07

Collaborate on font families with others via iCloud.
• Invite collaborators and work on the same family together
• Edit glyphs and leave comments

### 3.4.1 — 2026-08-01

Fixed bugs and increased stability.

### 3.4.0 — 2026-07-30

Fixed bugs and increased stability.

### 3.3.2 — 2026-07-29

Fixed bugs and increased stability.

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