# WhatFont

> Inspect web fonts on any webpage by selecting text. (iPhone/iPad app by Chengyin Liu.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whatfont/id927575094 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Chengyin Liu](https://appshunter.io/developer/927575093)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.30/5 from 47 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 17 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-10-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-16
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whatfont/id927575094/reviews.md

## What is WhatFont?

WhatFont is the easiest way to inspect web fonts. On desktop, WhatFont browser extensions have been helping 300,000+ font lovers weekly. 

Ever been curious about what are the beautiful fonts used on a web page? WhatFont can find out the font family, the font weight, and more info for you. It even knows which font is actually being used instead of just showing you the stylesheet's value.

WhatFont simplifies this inspection into a 2-step process: select the text, and activate WhatFont.

With the Safari extension support in iOS 8, WhatFont's widely loved experience is finally made possible for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch users.

Enjoy.

## Key features

- Inspect web fonts
- Identify font family
- Detect font weight
- Show font details
- Simple 2-step process
- Safari extension support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 50)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whatfont/id927575094/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Dead apps, they're no fun

*2026-08-13, version 1.0.0*

"dead apps, they're no fun"
"dead apps, they don't run"

### 2/5 — Does not work with iOS 26

*2025-10-01, version 1.0.0*

Does not work with iOS 26

### 5/5 — Using since years

*2024-07-29, version 1.0.0*

I have been using this in all environments for years. This is evergreen and ageless.

### 1/5 — Does not work with July 2024 version of Safari

*2024-07-21, version 1.0.0*

This is a browser extension for Safari. Didn’t work on my iPhone. I had it enabled, went to the newrepublic.com site in Safari, selected a font, and clicked the what font menu option. It said something to the effect of “select a text” but I’d already selected text. Not sure what the fix is, but I hope the developer can figure it out. I’ve a similar plugin installed on my laptop and it works like a champ there.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2024-05-23, version 1.0.0*

App doesn’t work. It doesn’t pull up in the actions menu of the iPhone. It’s outdated anyways. Don’t download.

### 1/5 — Funktioniert nicht (mehr?)

*2024-05-08, version 1.0.0*

Habe eine Möglichkeit gesucht, Schriften zu identifizieren. Diese App funktioniert null

### 3/5 — Down

*2024-03-24, version 1.0.0*

The app hasn’t been working for weeks now. Is it down?

### 1/5 — Nutzlos, funktioniert nicht!

*2024-03-22, version 1.0.0*

Leider kann man eine Rezensione nicht mit null Sternen oder Negativverweis veröffentlichen. Deshalb notgedrungen ein Stern. 

Getestet habe ich mit iPhone 15 Pro und iOS 17.4. 
Habe die WhatFont App geladen und entsprechend den darin erhaltenen Anweisungen versucht zu nutzen. Es funktioniert nichts! In Safari wird in den Aktionen die App nicht wie beschrieben angeboten.
In der Beschreibung der App im App Store ist ausgeführt, dass die App für iOS 8 geschrieben wurde. iOS 8 wurde 2014! veröffentlicht. Wer mit einem solch alten, nicht mehr unterstützen iOS unterwegs ist, setzt sich extremen Sicherheitsrisiken aus. Eine solche untauglich App sollte aus dem App Store entfernt werden!
Fazit: Finger weg von solchen Kinderreien!

### 5/5 — The one! The best!

*2024-03-07, version 1.0.0*

What is wrong with the App Store if this very popular extension can not be found in lists of extensions, and if you search for “what font”! ?

### 5/5 — Great

*2024-02-04, version 1.0.0*

Welcome back

## Frequently asked questions about WhatFont

### What does WhatFont do?

WhatFont is a tool that allows you to easily inspect and identify the fonts used on any web page. It can reveal the font family, font weight, and other relevant font information by simply selecting the text you are interested in.

### How do I use WhatFont?

Using WhatFont is a straightforward two-step process. First, select the text on the webpage whose font you want to identify. Then, activate the WhatFont tool, and it will display the font details for the selected text.

### Is WhatFont free to use?

Yes, based on the provided information, WhatFont is a free application. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, making it a completely free utility for users.

### What devices is WhatFont compatible with?

WhatFont is available as a browser extension for desktop use and also has Safari extension support for iOS devices. This means it can be used on iPhones, iPads, and iPod Touches running iOS 8 or later.

### What kind of font information can I get with WhatFont?

WhatFont can provide you with the font family name and the font weight. It goes beyond just showing stylesheet values and accurately identifies the font that is actually being used on the web page.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0.0 — 2014-10-15

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

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