# Tinkafont vs FontMaker

The clearest difference is rating: FontMaker at 4.6 against Tinkafont's 3.4. FontMaker also leads on ratings volume (596 vs 17). Tinkafont's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tinkafont sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and FontMaker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FontMaker holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FontMaker has 596 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Tinkafont's written reviews are positive against 33% of FontMaker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Tinkafont ships an update every 2 weeks, FontMaker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tinkafont | FontMaker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinkafont/id1104764920/reviews) | **[4.6 (596 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fontmaker-handwriting-art/id1585603833/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **596** |
| Positive reviews | **55.6% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 114 MB | 204 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TinkaTinka](https://appshunter.io/developer/505803809) | [5SKay Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1297846437) |

## What reviewers say

### Tinkafont

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinkafont/id1104764920)

Create custom fonts by drawing, digitizing handwriting, or capturing letters with your camera. Offers various drawing tools, stroke thickness options, and grids for precise design. Share your unique typefaces with others.

**Highlights:** Create custom fonts, Digitize handwriting, Camera capture for letters, Drawing tools, Adjustable stroke thickness, Grids and spacing options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Font for private use | $9.99 | one-time |
| Font upgrade for commercial use | $14.99 | one-time |
| Font for commercial use | $24.99 | one-time |


### FontMaker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fontmaker-handwriting-art/id1585603833)

Create custom handwriting fonts and use them across your favorite apps. Personalize your messages and social media posts with unique calligraphy and handwritten styles. Compatible with all applications for a stylish touch.

**Highlights:** Create custom handwriting fonts, Use unique handwriting as a font, Variety of handwritten and calligraphy styles, Keyboard plugin for all apps, Step-by-step alphabet creation preview

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium typing keyboard themes | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Creative font customization with personal handwriting
- 🎨 Visually appealing and expressive keyboard
- 📝 No ads during font creation process
- 💬 Allows personal expression through text messages
- 🆓 Free fonts available for use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires premium subscription ($8.99-$10/month) to use custom fonts
- ⏰ Time-consuming font creation process (30+ minutes) before paywall
- 🔒 Requests excessive permissions including credit card and address data
- ❌ No autocorrect functionality in custom keyboard
- 📋 Requires manual copy-paste for conversations

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when typing
- Handwriting not displaying properly during setup
- Font not appearing on keyboard after creation

**Requested features**

- Autocorrect functionality for custom fonts
- Free tier that allows using created fonts without premium
- Better stylus/finger input detection for font creation
- Clearer upfront disclosure of premium requirements before font creation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tinkafont free?

Tinkafont is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FontMaker free?

FontMaker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tinkafont or FontMaker?

FontMaker is rated higher. Tinkafont averages 3.4 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while FontMaker averages 4.6 from 596 ratings.

### Do Tinkafont or FontMaker have ads?

FontMaker shows ads; Tinkafont does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tinkafont or FontMaker?

Tinkafont ships an update every 2 weeks, and FontMaker every 2 months. Most recently, Tinkafont was updated on November 2, 2026 and FontMaker on November 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*