Comparison

Tayasui Calligraphy vs Glos

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tayasui Calligraphy

Create beautiful calligraphy with realistic ink pens and brushes on your device. This app offers precise customization of drawing tools and an intuitive interface for elegant line work. Optimized for stylus input, it provides a smooth and detailed artistic experience.

Highlights
  • Realistic ink pens and brushes
  • Customizable tool settings
  • Intuitive and minimal interface
  • Optimized for stylus input
  • Elegant line and curve drawing
Features
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The most beautiful calligraphy ink pen and brush is available on any devices. Drawing harmonious curves and elegant lines has never been easier. With all our knowledge developed over the past 8 years on Tayasui Sketches, we crafted the most delicate and realistic pens and ink brushes. Featuring a very intuitive, slick and minimal interface. Pens, brushes and erasers can be customised very precisely in inclination, texture and size for a remarkable result. Tayasui Calligraphy is fully optimised for Apple Pencil, for even more accurate and detailed results. Subscribe to access to premium app features; subscription details are the following: - Length: monthly, yearly - Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase - You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase - Your subscription will renew automatically, unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - The cost of renewal will be charged to your account in the 24 hours prior to the end of the current period - When canceling a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Glos

Features
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Elevate Your Home Screen with Glos. Glos is a premium, high-fidelity widget suite designed to bring elegance and functionality to your iOS and iPadOS devices. Combining the timeless beauty of traditional design with modern glassmorphism, Glos offers a unique aesthetic that feels both futuristic and grounded. Aesthetically Premium Experience the "Glow White" aesthetic—a sleek, translucent design that blends seamlessly with any wallpaper. Whether you’re on an iPhone or an iPad, our widgets adapt perfectly to your screen, providing a stunning visual experience. Key Features: * Precision Timekeeping: Choose from a variety of Analog, Arabesque, and Circular Pattern clocks that bring a touch of art to your timekeeping. * Global Weather: Stay updated with real-time temperature and conditions, rendered in high-fidelity glassmorphic cards. * Islamic Calendar & Prayer Times: Follow the Hijri calendar (Umm al-Qura) and never miss a prayer with beautifully integrated prayer time schedules. * Animated Qibla Finder: A modern, animated compass to guide you toward the Qibla with precision and style. * Combined Views: Optimize your space with medium-sized widgets that combine weather, date, and time in one elegant layout. Designed for Every Device Glos is fully optimized for iPad, featuring adaptive grids and refined scaling that make the most of the larger canvas. Whether you use a small iPhone or an iPad Pro, Glos feels right at home. Personalized for You Customize your experience with multiple font designs (Rounded, Serif, Monospaced) and localized settings for calendar and time zones. Download Glos today and transform your Home Screen into a premium workspace. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Tayasui Calligraphy4 screens
Glos4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Glos at none against Tayasui Calligraphy's shown. Glos also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). Tayasui Calligraphy's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tayasui Calligraphy sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Glos sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tayasui Calligraphy ships an update monthly, Glos every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tayasui Calligraphy versus Glos: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTayasui CalligraphyGlos
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (262 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings262 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSKETCHES SRLMohammed Kazim

Bugs and requests

Tayasui Calligraphy

Reported bugs

22 issues
  • Accidentally undoing when moving canvas
  • App freezes with an error
  • Default pen size is impractically large
  • Difficulty panning without accidentally undoing
  • No way to configure pen to only write
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  • Accidentally delete all layers and app gets stuck
  • App freezes when selecting new paper
  • Lost all calligraphy drawings after reinstall
  • Lost custom colors
  • iCloud backup not working
  • End swish/mark never thins out
  • Auto orientation issues
  • Saves portrait work as landscape
  • Crashes every now and then
  • Lag on iPad 7th Gen
  • No option to add layers
  • Loses work if left app for a few minutes
  • App restarts when returning
  • Bad lag
  • Hand triggers brush unintentionally
  • Zooming is buggy
  • App crashes when editing pen settings

Requested features

22 requests
  • Add photos/files for tracing
  • Turn off gestures
  • Resize canvas
  • Import image as a layer or background
  • Select, move, copy & paste letterforms
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  • Drop shadows
  • Two or three color gradient brushes
  • Metallic looking inks
  • Apply and change colors/effects after drawing
  • Animation layers/timeline
  • More lessons on calligraphy
  • Duplication of drawings
  • More options to adjust brushes
  • Move canvas like Procreate
  • More papers, guides, and snapping
  • Stamping and rake of brush
  • Cut and paste functionality
  • Selection tool
  • More Apple Pencil compatibility (double-tap)
  • Pressure sensitivity on black letter brush
  • Save to camera roll
  • Clean white background option

Glos

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Tayasui Calligraphy

Subscriptions10
  • Weekly premium7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Weekly premium$2.997 Days
  • Monthly premium$2.991 Month
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  • Monthly premium7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Weekly premium7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Weekly premium$3.997 Days
  • Yearly premium$9.991 Year
  • Yearly premium7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Yearly premium$69.991 Year
  • Yearly premium7 Days trial$69.991 Year
3 purchases

Glos

Subscriptions2
  • Glos Pro Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Glos Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Glos Pro Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Tayasui Calligraphy free?
Tayasui Calligraphy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Glos free?
Glos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tayasui Calligraphy or Glos have ads?
Tayasui Calligraphy shows ads; Glos does not.
Which is updated more often, Tayasui Calligraphy or Glos?
Tayasui Calligraphy ships an update monthly, and Glos every 2 days. Most recently, Tayasui Calligraphy was updated on November 5, 2026 and Glos on November 5, 2026.

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