# Phonto vs Fonts for DIY Space

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Phonto at 58% against Fonts for DIY Space's 8%. Phonto also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Fonts for DIY Space's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phonto sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Fonts for DIY Space sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fonts for DIY Space holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fonts for DIY Space has 12K ratings behind it against 123, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of Phonto's written reviews are positive against 8% of Fonts for DIY Space's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Phonto ships an update every 3 weeks, Fonts for DIY Space every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phonto | Fonts for DIY Space |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonto/id1444966076/reviews) | **[4.6 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fonts-for-diy-space/id1512231330/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 123 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | **58.2% of reviews** | 7.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 291 MB | 346 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Polymath Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072350394) | [Country Road App Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459757528) |

## What reviewers say

### Phonto

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonto/id1444966076)

Easily create posters, flyers, quotes, and social media graphics by adding text, stickers, and artwork to your photos. Customize designs with over 300 fonts and a vast library of elements. Save and share your creations directly to social media.

**Highlights:** Add text with 300+ fonts, Over 20 categories of stickers, Artwork and shape collection, Layer management, Free templates, Save and share to social media, Background editing with effects

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Phonto Premium Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Phonto Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Phonto Premium Life Time | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good for thumbnails
- 👍 Great for posters
- 👍 Convenient for editing
- 👍 Useful for various projects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitching issues
- 🐛 Shapes look weird
- 🐛 Text becomes unreadable
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Slow processing

**Reported bugs**

- App keeps glitching when making thumbnails
- App turns itself off when curving text
- Malicious website opened after clicking ads
- App blocks functions after payment
- Adverts interrupt and cannot be closed immediately

**Requested features**

- Add Pixelify Sans font
- More font options
- Ability to upload own videos
- Improve radius on rectangles
- Fix text editing issues


### Fonts for DIY Space

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fonts-for-diy-space/id1512231330)

Access over 400 unique fonts for your crafting projects. This app offers a wide variety of styles, including handwritten, script, and bold, all designed to enhance your creative designs. Compatible with design space, it's a valuable tool for crafters seeking to elevate their projects.

**Highlights:** Over 400 stellar fonts, Handwritten, script, and bold styles, Compatible with design space, Categorized font library, Free and Pro versions available

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Fonts | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlock All Fonts | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlock All Fonts | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Great app
- 💡 Useful fonts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Paywall for all fonts
- 🤔 Misleading app preview
- 🤯 Confusing and unorganized
- 🙅‍♀️ Lack of customer support
- 🤖 Same fonts as Cricut app

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to download fonts
- Fonts not working as expected
- Saved projects not syncing properly

**Requested features**

- More free font options
- Better organization and navigation
- Improved customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phonto free?

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

### Is Fonts for DIY Space free?

Fonts for DIY Space is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Phonto or Fonts for DIY Space?

Fonts for DIY Space is rated higher. Phonto averages 4.1 out of 5 from 123 ratings, while Fonts for DIY Space averages 4.6 from 12K ratings.

### Do Phonto or Fonts for DIY Space have ads?

Phonto shows ads; Fonts for DIY Space does not.

### Which is updated more often, Phonto or Fonts for DIY Space?

Phonto ships an update every 3 weeks, and Fonts for DIY Space every 5 weeks. Most recently, Phonto was updated on November 6, 2026 and Fonts for DIY Space on November 8, 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.*