# OpenDyslexic — user reviews > 41 indexed App Store user reviews of OpenDyslexic by Abelardo Gonzalez, rated 3.16/5 from 51 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opendyslexic/id1513770588/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opendyslexic/id1513770588.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 23 · 4★ 4 · 3★ 2 · 2★ 2 · 1★ 20 ## Newest reviews (10 of 41) ### 2/5 — Charging now? Just to redownload *2026-01-20, version 1.2* I had to delete and reload your app now when I try to redownload it. I’m getting alerts on iPhone for a charge of $5.41. My woke device isn’t getting Charge done my laptop. What gives? I need to see and read properly . ### 3/5 — Installed but can't activate *2025-12-10, version 1.2* I installed this application but I actually can't seem to activate it to use as system or apps font ### 3/5 — Limited *2025-11-19, version 1.2* At first i was confused. The app is good considering it’s free, but very limited in its actual use. This actually isn’t because of developer error, but the IOS seemingly has no way to change system font. ### 3/5 — I’m confused *2025-10-03, version 1.2* How do you set it up? ### 5/5 — Helpful tool *2024-04-10* Thank you for developing this app. It really works as it is explained and I really like it. I‘ve just learned that this font is helpful for people with dyslexia and I need it for some of my students. ### 5/5 — Works Perfectly *2024-02-19, version 1.2* But only in the standard Apple apps like Pages. This is all I needed it for so I’m happy. ### 5/5 — Finally OpenDyslexic on iOS *2024-01-20* Works simply and as described. Thank you 🙏 ### 5/5 — Great app! Limited by Apple’s iOS failures. *2023-03-02, version 1.2* Thanks for making an essential typeface, OpenDys, available on iOS in several fonts! And thanks for putting up with the folks who are frustrated with Apple and put the blame on you. Like OpenDys, this app is a gift to humanity. ### 4/5 — You need a browser extension to use this *2022-09-25, version 1.1* To use this on Safari, you need to install a custom font browser extension! Without one, it WILL NOT WORK After that, works like a charm on webpages. ### 1/5 — I wanted this to work *2021-10-15, version 1.1* I really wanted this to work but no matter how hard I tried I could not get it to work for my iPhone. I don’t know what else to do. This is really not worth it on ur iPhone I could not say that for anything else though I have never tried. It might work great on other things but the iPhone is not on that list. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Not functional *2026-04-07, version 1.2* The app downloads but does not install as described. To get any dev assistance you need to sign up for a forum where other ppl are also asking the same questions. The links provided do not work & do not provide instructions for install. For such a great & well-needed product, this was a disappointing result. ### 1/5 — No idea how to use this app *2026-03-27, version 1.2* Once you install the font nothing happens and the app provides no instructions on how to get your phone to use the font Edit: this app only works with Office, Pages, Numbers, and Keynote. Why leave that information out? ### 1/5 — Help me *2026-01-19, version 1.2* Does not work on any apps ### 1/5 — Installed and rebooted iPhone *2024-08-24, version 1.2* But nothing has changed anywhere…. Which is a shame. ### 1/5 — This app is fake *2024-06-12, version 1.2* I’m a dyslexic 13 year old this needs to be fixed it causes me stress because every time I download this app it doesn’t work I’m so disappointed. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2024-03-27, version 1.2* How is this meant to work? I’ve installed it and nothing happened. I opened every single app that I have, and it did nothing. What a waste of time. ### 1/5 — Does not work as advertised *2024-02-11, version 1.2* Does _not_ work in all iOS apps (ie, AppleBooks). Also, does not work in all apps that otherwise support installed fonts. ### 1/5 — Unfortunately did not work *2023-10-01, version 1.2* I love the idea of having a feature that can change the font to help reading with dyslexia but sadly this did not work at all on my phone:( I have the 13 pro max with IOS 17.0.2. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work on iPhone 11 *2022-10-06, version 1.1* Download, folllwed instructions, tried every app I have including Quora, squid news, WhatsApp, messages, gmail, proton mail. Essentially the apps I often need to read or write with, but no dyslexic typeface?? Spent too long searching for ways to get this to work with no results. I’ve used similar on my kindle so I know how well it would work for me which makes this all the more frustrating. ### 1/5 — Explain please *2022-07-21, version 1.1* So I downloaded this to help me read and it said it downloaded successfully but nothing changed and someone explain ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — I just have ONE question *2026-04-09, version 1.2* I’m Dyslexic, and i recently learned that dyslexic fonts exist i was really excited to try this out because well i thought this font looked pretty cool. The only problem i have is how in the world to i use it? like i have no idea how to put the font on my ipad and i have looked on everything and nothing works or helps. ### 5/5 — Super useful *2026-02-04, version 1.2* Free and I’m using it with “Make It Big” app to make messages accessible. Really easy to install the font. Thanks! ### 5/5 — Fantastic Font *2026-01-10, version 1.2* Really great font, my boyfriend is dyslexic and it helps him a lot! I'm not dyslexic but I also find it easy to read. Doesn't work in every app but thats up to the other developers to fix, not an issue with the font itself. Would be great if this also included the monospaced version but that's not a huge issue. ### 5/5 — fast install of this font *2025-11-10, version 1.2* Free and does exactly what it says. Thank you for providing this for free. ### 5/5 — Great App *2025-03-25, version 1.2* Deliveries its purpose exceptionally well. Recommend to everyone to gain a deeper insight into neurodiversity and to better aid others when developing print. ### 5/5 — Bless you for doing right/ Abençoado seja por fazer a coisa certa *2024-12-31* Tem pessoas tentando ter lucro de fontes iguais a essa que são uns dos poucos e não tão úteis recursos de acessibilidade e nem criado por eles é. Esse é bem feito e facílimo de instalar e do custo correto. ### 5/5 — Works beautifully *2024-09-15, version 1.2* Simple to install. It took me seconds to install and was immediately available on my iPad’s kindle app. I've used this font in the past and have found it helpful. ### 5/5 — Best font on the PLANET *2024-07-16, version 1.2* This font is a lifesaver! I don’t know how Abbie came up with it, but it’s amazing! Look, you have to install some stuff to make it compatible, big whoop. It’s 100% worth it! For the longest time this was only available on the Kindle, but now she’s literally GIVING IT AWAY as an open source app to help people. Instead of downrating it, maybe some people should reach out to the creator, (who has graciously made herself easily accessible via social media), and ask for help! To Abbie: THANK YOU! Thank you for creating it, for working to make it accessible across multiple platforms, and for making it open source. We see you and we appreciate you. ### 5/5 — Thank you *2024-05-05, version 1.2* Sorry all the reviews that are terrible since they didn't understand that you can’t control what apps gives you access to custom fonts. ### 5/5 — Many reviews without understanding *2024-04-11, version 1.2* This font is a lifesaver! It works incredibly well for all apps that choose to support custom installed fonts. However, some apps do not. This is not a reason to review bomb this particular app. If you want your favorite app to support this great font, then reach out to the developers of that app and put your negative reviews over there. But do not give a low rating to this great app unless it is somehow deserving of it on its own merits. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-17.*