iFont vs Setup Code Vault
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iFont
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.
- 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
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What can iFont do? iFont lets you install new fonts for use in apps which support creating content using custom fonts, such as Pages, Keynote or Numbers. What can't iFont do? iFont can't change the system font; work with the keyboard; or force apps to let you customise the font. iFont also can't make Comic Sans look good. *** “Without iFont, writing my new book, ‘Ten Seconds To Consider’, would be an impossible task, given that I'm designing as I write. For my Pages documents to be consistent between macOS and iOS now is a game changer. Thank you for iFont!” — Daniel Klein, former Apple employee *** iFont includes a wide range of features which let you install, compare, and view typefaces, including individual glyphs and technical details. These include: CUSTOM FONTS Install your own fonts (.ttf, .ttc, .otf formats supported, as well as these formats compressed in a .zip) for use in other apps. Simply download a font in a web browser, open in iFont and follow the simple instructions to install it on your device. You can also export a copy of the font, or send the profile to a friend to let them install it, too. iFont can also open archives containing multiple fonts. FONT DOWNLOADS iFont lets you download and install a range of fonts from the Google Fonts library, Dafont and more (including custom sources) within the app. It couldn’t be easier to find a suitable typeface for your next leaflet, poster or financial report. *** After discovering iFont a couple of years ago it has slotted happily into my professional workflow on the iPad Pro. It has a number of standout features which set it apart from the competition, and has been a great help in my client project work. There’s also an appreciation of type heritage and design, with biographical information and rich technical detail on hand. Choosing the right type is made easier with the Notepad and Compare features. The ability to install multiple fonts at once is essential, saving time and allowing better management of your font library. Imported fonts are viewed as families allowing you to easily compare different weights and make the right choices. There’s also easy access to online type resources such as Google Fonts, which makes finding and installing them a breeze. Great if you’re in a hurry, or have no access to your own font library. — Martin Cleave, creative professional *** COMPARE Compare many different typefaces to see which will suit your intended use. Arial or Helvetica? Zapfino, Snell Roundhand or Savoye LET? Georgia, Iowan Old Style or Times New Roman? With Compare, you can be the judge! NOTEPAD The Notepad you find under each font lets you test it out and type a message, and then export it as an image to send in apps such as Messages. Add some character to your texts by using a font which stands out from the crowd! WATERFALL See how a font looks at very small or very large point sizes easily using the Waterfall view. This lets you judge which size would be suitable for your use. ZOOM Zoom into a font up to 500%, allowing you to see the minute details in each character. TECHNICAL DETAILS See information about each font, from the designer and trademark information to the spacing of the ascents and descents. *** “Missing fonts on iOS is an issue of the past, thanks to apps like iFont… I hope you saw how easy it is to install fonts on iPhone or iPad and I suggest you give iFont a try.” — Michael Kummer, blogger *** NOTE: iFont does not currently support .suit or .dfont files. iFont is also fully optimised for iPad with a beautiful split view experience and a range of keyboard shortcuts. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://bit.ly/ifont_pp
Setup Code Vault
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Keep the setup codes for your home devices somewhere you can find them again. Setup Code Vault brings your device names, setup credentials, label photos and notes together in a native iPhone and iPad app. Organise devices by home and room, then search by name, manufacturer or location when it is time to reconnect them. • Save HomeKit setup codes or other setup credentials. • Scan supported codes and text, photograph labels, or attach images and PDF files. • Keep your local vault encrypted and optionally require Face ID, Touch ID or your device passcode to open it. • Export and restore a versioned JSON backup. • Sync manually with iCloud and resolve conflicting changes explicitly. Free includes up to six devices. Family is a one-time purchase for unlimited device records and invitation-based shared vaults. There is no subscription. Each person joining a shared vault needs Family access; Apple purchase Family Sharing is enabled for the Family Lifetime product. An attachment can be up to 10 MiB and the encoded vault up to 45 MiB. Family removes the device-count limit, not these storage limits. Sync is manual: use Sync after editing on each device. JSON exports are unencrypted and contain your saved codes and attachments. Keep them private. The encrypted local vault and its device-only key do not migrate through device backup, so use iCloud sync or keep a separate export for recovery.
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Verdict
iFont and Setup Code Vault are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. iFont sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Setup Code Vault sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | iFont | Setup Code Vault |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (14K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 45.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 147 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | VINCI APPS | Richard Wallace |
Bugs and requests
iFont
Reported bugs
3 issues- Fonts not appearing in Settings
- Batch installation issues
- Fonts not working in Microsoft apps
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to edit font metadata
- Keyboard integration for font access
- Improved font organization and management
- Support for Google Drive and other cloud storage
Setup Code Vault
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iFont
- iFont Premium Weekly$4.997 Days
- iFont Premium Weekly$6.997 Days
- iFont Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
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- iFont Premium Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- iFont Premium Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- iFont Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
- iFont Premium$4.99
Setup Code Vault
- Family Lifetime$9.99









