# Fonty vs Font Maker

The clearest difference is rating: Font Maker at 4.4 against Fonty's 2.2. Font Maker also leads on ratings volume (8.2K vs 36). Fonty's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fonty 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.

Font Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Font Maker has 8.2K ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Fonty's written reviews are positive against 20% of Font Maker's.

Fonty ships an update every 9 days, Font Maker every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fonty | Font Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fonty-install-any-font/id1448015594/reviews) | **[4.4 (8.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/font-maker-cursive-keyboard/id1582959159/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 36 | **8.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 18.4% of reviews | **20.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [青玲 朱](https://appshunter.io/developer/691724651) | [Robin Media Apps, SOCIEDAD LIMITADA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629461051) |

## What reviewers say

### Fonty

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fonty-install-any-font/id1448015594)

This app allows users to install and manage various font file types on their devices. It supports multiple transfer channels and offers a preview of fonts with technical details and character maps. It is compatible with many popular productivity and creative applications.

**Highlights:** Install OTF, TTF, TTC font files, Supports ZIP and RAR archives, Access fonts from Google Fonts, Dafont, etc., Transfer via iCloud Drive, AirDrop, Dropbox, Preview fonts with technical details, Character map and waterfall views, Compatible with Word, Excel, Photoshop, Instagram

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fonty Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


### Font Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/font-maker-cursive-keyboard/id1582959159)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Font Maker VIP | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscribtion w/ Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscribtion w/o Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscribtion w/ Trial | $19.99 | per year |
| Font Maker Yearly Subscribtion | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 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

**Reported bugs**

- Fonts not saving properly
- App freezes and crashes
- Issues with font rendering and usage

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fonty free?

Fonty 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, Fonty or Font Maker?

Font Maker is rated higher. Fonty averages 2.2 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Font Maker averages 4.4 from 8.2K ratings.

### Do Fonty or Font Maker have ads?

Font Maker shows ads; Fonty does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fonty or Font Maker?

Fonty ships an update every 9 days, and Font Maker every 4 weeks. Most recently, Fonty was updated on November 2, 2026 and Font Maker on November 10, 2026.

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