Comparison

Manikin vs Font Maker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Manikin

This app provides a 3D posing tool for artists, offering a collection of models and tools to help with drawing anatomically correct figures. It allows for quick scene creation, storyboard generation, and comic book illustration framing, with intuitive posing and adjustable camera and lighting.

Highlights
  • 3D model posing
  • Anatomy reference
  • Intuitive controls
  • Adjustable camera and lighting
  • Character animations
  • Cutout screenshots
Features
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Sketch fast with MANIKIN a 3D posing tool containing a collection of models and tools aimed to help professional artists and amateurs alike in drawing anatomically correct figures with respect to light & perspective. Create scenes with multiple characters or manipulate simple 3D shapes to quickly visualize the outlines of your sketches, generate storyboards with screenshots or frame your comic book illustrations and mangas. ARTISTS MANNEQUIN The mannequin was born out of the need for an interactive human anatomy reference to tackle problems like foreshortening, proportion and depth. We expand upon the wooden mannequin for figure drawing with various 3D models and tools to help you with shape recognition, shading, perspective and stance. POSE FAST Moving things in 3D often involves a lot of interaction for even the simplest of goals. This is why we wanted posing to be as intuitive and simple as possible with a bare minimum in menu diving and without losing complexity. A straightforward and intuitive design keeps all functionality close without drowning you in options. Our goal is to let you spend more time drawing and less time preparing. APPLY ANIMATIONS Even for the most hardened artists it’s not easy to imagine how the body moves. In MANIKIN all animations can be viewed in detail. Use them to get faster to your desired stance or as use them as a figure study for motion. CAMERA & LIGHT We also give full control over camera & light. Use 360 mode to work and use "point of view mode" to get the exact camera angle you had in mind. To ease your shading needs you have up to 4 fully adjustable lights at your disposal to create dynamic drop shadows and realistic depth. SCREENSHOTS FOR DIGITAL PAINTERS MANIKIN also features cutout screenshots so you can immediately use them in Photoshop, Coreldraw, Procreate, Paper or whatever digital drawing software you use. No more hassle with editing screenshots. FEATURES * View character animations in detail. * A straightforward and intuitive design. * Various tools and effects such as outline, cut-out, grid, ... * Dynamic light with up to 4 fully adjustable lights * Freelook camera * Screenshots without background. * Share your creations on any platform and much more …

About

Font Maker

Design your own unique fonts by drawing characters with your finger or choose from a wide collection of pre-made styles. Personalize your keyboard with custom skins to make your messages and social media posts stand out. Express your individuality with endless creative possibilities.

Highlights
  • Create custom fonts by drawing
  • Browse ready-to-use font collection
  • Customize keyboard with new skins
  • Make messages and posts stand out
  • Express unique personality
Features
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Font Maker is your go-to tool for letting your unique personality shine in messages and social media posts. Say goodbye to dull default fonts and hello to boundless creativity! Whether you're a doodling pro or just love getting creative, with Font Maker features, you can express yourself like never before. Create Custom Fonts Connect with your inner artist and design your own fonts by drawing characters with your finger. From elegant scripts to bold block letters, the possibilities are endless. Browse our Collection of Ready-to-Use Fonts Instantly jazz up your texts with the help of a diverse collection of pre-made fonts boasting a variety of styles and designs to match your vibe. Give Your Keyboard a Makeover with a New Skin We spend so much time on our phone keyboards—let's swap the gray, white, and boring for something more exciting! Select from a range of colorful and eye-catching keyboard skins for your mood today. Feeling quirky, confident, or maybe dreamy? There's something for everyone. Make your Messages and Posts Stand Out Chat with friends and family on iMessage or Snapchat, using your very own letters and numbers. Or let the world see your creative side with custom fonts in Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter posts. It takes just a few taps and swipes to customize your keyboard and fonts to reflect your unique style. With endless font possibilities and bright skins at your fingertips, expressing yourself has never been more fun. Download Font Maker today and stand out in style! * Font Maker Subscription Terms * - Payments will be charged to your iTunes account as soon as you confirm the purchase. - You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal anytime from your Account Settings. - When canceling your subscription, you can still enjoy Font Maker until the end of the period. While auto-renewal will be turned off, please note that the current subscription won't be refunded. Privacy Policy: https://sci-bronze.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sci-bronze.com/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Manikin4 screens
Font Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

Manikin and Font Maker both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of Manikin's written reviews are positive against 20% of Font Maker's. Manikin also leads on ads (none vs shown). Font Maker's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Manikin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Font Maker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Manikin holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.4K and 8.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Manikin's written reviews are positive against 20% of Font Maker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Manikin ships an update every 2 months, Font Maker every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Manikin versus Font Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterManikinFont Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (4.4K ratings) — better4.4 (8.1K ratings)
Positive reviews74.1% of reviews — better19.9% of reviews
Number of ratings4.4K8.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size226 MB126 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperUNSH VOFRobin Media Apps, SOCIEDAD LIMITADA

Customer experience

Manikin

All ratings4,412 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral5.1%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews189 reviews
Positive74.1%
Neutral10.1%
Negative15.9%

Font Maker

All ratings8,088 ratings
Positive82.6%
Neutral5.0%
Negative12.4%
Written reviews316 reviews
Positive19.9%
Neutral4.4%
Negative75.6%

User reviews

Manikin

From 4.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Dramatically speeds up workflow
  • 👍 Smooth and speedy posing
  • 👍 Helped improve drawings
  • 👍 Useful for reference poses
  • 👍 Easy to use and understand

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Camera controls feel unnatural
  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Difficult to move and select objects
  • 🐛 Confusing UI with unclear buttons
  • 🐛 Laggy and unresponsive at times

Font Maker

From 8.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Ability to create custom fonts
  • 👍 Easy to use font creation process
  • ⭐ Some users find the app fun and enjoyable

Room to improve

  • 💰 Requires paid subscription to fully utilize app
  • 🚫 Cannot use self-created fonts outside of the app
  • 📢 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable font creation/usage

Bugs and requests

Manikin

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unlocked items disappearing
  • Horizontal camera toggle not working
  • Pose resets when using certain features
  • Inability to move multiple models independently

Requested features

9 requests
  • Digitigrade leg toggle
  • Ability to scale and customize body parts
  • Add animal models (e.g. cats, dogs)
  • Ability to import custom 3D models
  • Perspective slider for camera view
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  • Posable fingers and toes
  • Mobility equipment like wheelchairs
  • Animation and video creation tools
  • More free models and animations

Font Maker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Fonts not saving properly
  • App freezes and crashes
  • Issues with font rendering and usage

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow free usage of self-created fonts
  • Improve font export and integration with other apps
  • Reduce ads and in-app purchases

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Manikin

One-time1
  • Manikin - full$9.99
7 purchases

Font Maker

Subscriptions7
  • Font Maker VIP3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • premium3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscribtion w/ Trial3 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Monthly Subscribtion w/o Trial$9.991 Month
  • premium3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscribtion w/ Trial3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Font Maker Yearly Subscribtion$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Manikin free?
Manikin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Font Maker free?
Font Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Manikin or Font Maker?
Manikin is rated higher. Manikin averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while Font Maker averages 4.4 from 8.1K ratings.
Do Manikin or Font Maker have ads?
Font Maker shows ads; Manikin does not.
Which is updated more often, Manikin or Font Maker?
Manikin ships an update every 2 months, and Font Maker every 4 weeks. Most recently, Manikin was updated on September 14, 2026 and Font Maker on September 23, 2026.

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