# iFont vs Calligraphy Master

The clearest difference is update cadence: iFont at every 2 weeks against Calligraphy Master's every 3 months. iFont also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (45% vs 34%). Calligraphy Master's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iFont sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Calligraphy Master sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iFont holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iFont has 14K ratings behind it against 2.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of iFont's written reviews are positive against 34% of Calligraphy Master's.

iFont ships an update every 2 weeks, Calligraphy Master every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iFont | Calligraphy Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifont-find-install-any-font/id1173222289/reviews)** | [4.3 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calligraphy-master-cursive/id1598691036/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 2.5K |
| Positive reviews | **45.2% of reviews** | 33.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 147 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VINCI APPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677986962) | [Calligraphy Master LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741288234) |

## What reviewers say

### iFont

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifont-find-install-any-font/id1173222289)

Easily install and manage custom fonts for use in compatible apps like Pages and Keynote. Download fonts from various online libraries or import your own. Compare typefaces and test them in a notepad before use.

**Highlights:** Install custom fonts (.ttf, .otf, .ttc), Download fonts from Google Fonts, Dafont, Compare different typefaces, Test fonts in Notepad, Waterfall view for font sizing, Export font samples as images

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iFont Premium Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| iFont Premium Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| iFont Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| iFont Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| iFont Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| iFont Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| iFont Premium | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Extensive font library
- 🚀 Convenient font installation
- 👍 Helpful customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with iOS 14
- 🐛 Fonts not showing up in some apps
- 🐛 Crashes and freezing
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with profile installation

**Reported bugs**

- Fonts not appearing in Settings
- Batch installation issues
- Fonts not working in Microsoft apps

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit font metadata
- Keyboard integration for font access
- Improved font organization and management
- Support for Google Drive and other cloud storage


### Calligraphy Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calligraphy-master-cursive/id1598691036)

Generate custom calligraphy templates with hundreds of font styles. Practice cursive writing with Apple Pencil support and export your designs for printing. Personalize your practice with various colors, grids, and text options.

**Highlights:** Generate custom font templates, Hundreds of font styles, Export and print templates, Apple Pencil support, Customizable grids and colors, Practice with classic texts

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calligraphy Master Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Calligraphy Master Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Calligraphy Master Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Phenomenal resource
- 🤓 Great for handwriting practice
- 👍 Awesome app
- 🤩 Love it
- 🎨 Excellent for learning calligraphy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Not free, requires paid subscription
- 🤔 Confusing, no free fonts available
- 😕 Difficult to use, not intuitive
- 🙄 Misleading, claims to be free but isn't
- 🤷‍♀️ Lacks tutorials and instructions

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard issues and compatibility problems
- Tracing feature not working as expected
- Inconsistent behavior when changing font size
- Inability to save or export practice work

**Requested features**

- Add more font options, including Chancery
- Allow importing and editing of custom texts
- Provide better guidance and tutorials
- Offer a selection of free fonts to try
- Improve overall user experience and navigation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iFont free?

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

### Is Calligraphy Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iFont or Calligraphy Master?

iFont is rated higher. iFont averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Calligraphy Master averages 4.3 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do iFont or Calligraphy Master have ads?

Neither iFont nor Calligraphy Master shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iFont or Calligraphy Master?

iFont ships an update every 2 weeks, and Calligraphy Master every 3 months. Most recently, iFont was updated on October 31, 2026 and Calligraphy Master on October 30, 2026.

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