# Fonts Art vs Font Maker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fonts Art at 59% against Font Maker's 20%. Fonts Art also leads on ratings volume (471K vs 8.2K) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fonts Art sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days 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.

Fonts Art holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fonts Art has 471K ratings behind it against 8.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Fonts Art's written reviews are positive against 20% of Font Maker's.

Fonts Art ships an update every 6 weeks, Font Maker every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fonts Art | Font Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (471K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fonts-art-cool-keyboard-maker/id1480383173/reviews)** | [4.4 (8.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/font-maker-cursive-keyboard/id1582959159/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **471K** | 8.2K |
| Positive reviews | **58.6% of reviews** | 20.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#89** | — |
| Size | 164 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AIBY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458102137) | [Robin Media Apps, SOCIEDAD LIMITADA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629461051) |

## What reviewers say

### Fonts Art

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fonts-art-cool-keyboard-maker/id1480383173)

**Currently charting:** #89 Top Grossing · Utilities, #147 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Enhance your digital communication with a vast collection of stylish fonts, custom keyboard designs, and unique symbols. Create personalized fonts and themes to make your messages and profiles stand out across various social platforms and messaging apps.

**Highlights:** 500+ stylish fonts, Customizable keyboard designs, Variety of symbols, GIFs, and kaomoji, Bespoke font creation tool, Personalized keyboard theme maker, Aesthetic themes and app icons

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fonts - Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Cool Fonts & Color Keyboards | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Fonts - Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Fonts - Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Fonts - Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Fonts - Premium | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Fonts - Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium membership (1 year) | $19.99 | per year |
| Fonts - Premium | $21.99 | per year |
| Fonts | $34.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Lots of free fonts
- 👍 Customizable themes and app icons
- 😊 Fun and creative features
- 💡 Ability to create custom fonts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many premium features require subscription
- 🐛 Glitchy performance and bugs
- 🔒 Privacy concerns around data access
- ⏱️ Slow keyboard response

**Reported bugs**

- Fonts disappearing after creation
- Keyboard freezing and lagging
- Themes not loading properly
- Unexpected app crashes

**Requested features**

- More free font options
- Easier theme and icon customization
- Improved stability and performance
- Better privacy protections


### 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 Fonts Art free?

Fonts Art 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, Fonts Art or Font Maker?

Fonts Art is rated higher. Fonts Art averages 4.6 out of 5 from 471K ratings, while Font Maker averages 4.4 from 8.2K ratings.

### Do Fonts Art or Font Maker have ads?

Both Fonts Art and Font Maker show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fonts Art or Font Maker?

Fonts Art ships an update every 6 weeks, and Font Maker every 4 weeks. Most recently, Fonts Art was updated on November 6, 2026 and Font Maker on November 6, 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.*