# Gradient vs Keyboard Fonts & Emoji Maker

The clearest difference is monetization model: Gradient at free with in-app purchases against Keyboard Fonts & Emoji Maker's subscription. Gradient also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (24K vs 4.9K). Keyboard Fonts & Emoji Maker's advantage is iOS requirement (11.2 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gradient sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Keyboard Fonts & Emoji Maker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Gradient against 4.3 for Keyboard Fonts & Emoji Maker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24K and 4.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 39% of Gradient's written reviews are positive against 41% of Keyboard Fonts & Emoji Maker's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gradient | Keyboard Fonts & Emoji Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradient-you-look-like/id1466097469/reviews)** | [4.3 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keyboard-fonts-and-emoji-maker/id1473860708/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 4.9K |
| Positive reviews | 39.0% of reviews | **41.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 273 MB | 203 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ticket To The Moon, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466097468) | [Brain Craft Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1205924536) |

## What reviewers say

### Gradient

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradient-you-look-like/id1466097469)

Transform your photos and videos with advanced AI tools. Explore fun quizzes to find your celebrity look-alike, apply stunning beauty and artistic filters, and even experiment with virtual makeup and hairstyles. Effortlessly remove objects and enhance your features for professional-looking results.

**Highlights:** AI Quizzes (Celebrity Look-Alike, Cartoon), Beauty & Makeup Filters, Artistic & Body Filters, Hairstyle & Object Removal, Face Relight & Smile Editing, Classic Photo Editing Tools

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Gradient Unlimited (Monthly) | $5.00 | per month |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| VIP | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| VIP | $14.99 | per month |
| Gradient Unlimited | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Gradient - Yearly Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Gradient - Yearly Subscription | $35.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlimited | $57.99 | per year |
| VIP | $57.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Good photo editing features
- 👍 Fun and engaging app
- 💯 Useful for social media content creators

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🚫 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🔍 Inaccurate results for features like ethnicity and celebrity lookalikes
- 🔍 Inconsistent and unreliable results
- 🕰️ Slow processing and exporting times

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches and crashes when using certain features
- Inability to upload images in some cases
- Subscription issues and unexpected charges

**Requested features**

- Bring back free access to more features
- Improve accuracy of ethnicity and celebrity detection
- Add more free editing tools and filters
- Optimize performance and processing speeds


### Keyboard Fonts & Emoji Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keyboard-fonts-and-emoji-maker/id1473860708)

Enhance your messages and social media posts with a vast collection of unique fonts and customizable emojis. Create animated GIFs and decorative text to personalize your communication across all your favorite apps.

**Highlights:** 150+ keyboard fonts, Emoji Maker, GIF Maker (Animoji), Text Maker, Decorative texts

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Fonts Keyboard Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| EmojiMaker | $9.99 | per year |
| Fonts Monthly Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Fonts Keyboard Pro Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Fonts Premium Six Monthly | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Keyboard Fonts & Themes Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Fonts Keyboard Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Cool fonts
- 💡 Lots of font options
- 👍 Works in all apps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Most fonts require payment
- 🔒 Requires full keyboard access
- 🐛 Keyboard issues and crashes
- 🔋 Affects device performance

**Reported bugs**

- Fonts not showing up in some apps
- Keyboard not working properly

**Requested features**

- More free font options
- Ability to save custom emojis
- Better keyboard integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gradient free?

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

### Is Keyboard Fonts & Emoji Maker free?

Keyboard Fonts & Emoji Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Gradient or Keyboard Fonts & Emoji Maker?

Gradient is rated higher. Gradient averages 4.3 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Keyboard Fonts & Emoji Maker averages 4.3 from 4.9K ratings.

### Do Gradient or Keyboard Fonts & Emoji Maker have ads?

Keyboard Fonts & Emoji Maker shows ads; Gradient does not.

### Which is updated more often, Gradient or Keyboard Fonts & Emoji Maker?

Gradient ships an update fortnightly, and Keyboard Fonts & Emoji Maker fortnightly. Most recently, Gradient was updated on October 29, 2026 and Keyboard Fonts & Emoji Maker on October 26, 2026.

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