Comparison

Fontstand for iPad vs Motion Graphics Linearity Move

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

Head to head
About

Fontstand for iPad

Access and use thousands of high-quality fonts on your iPad for a monthly fee. Discover new typefaces, create custom collections, and integrate them into various iPad apps for design projects.

Highlights
  • Install and use thousands of high-quality fonts
  • Advanced filtering system for font discovery
  • Create and share custom font collections
  • Use fonts in compatible iPad applications
  • Supports Latin, Arabic, Cyrillic, and more scripts
  • Standalone iPad app, no desktop app required
Features
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With Fontstand, you can install and use thousands of high-quality new fonts for a small monthly fee. • Choose from carefully curated font families by 57 participating type foundries • Discover the best match via an advanced filtering system • Get inspired by collections of award-winning typefaces and foundry favorites  • Make and share your own font collections • Use the fonts in any iPad app that is capable of using the fonts offered through the new font picker interface. Fontstand uses the new functionality that provides for the first time an officially supported way to install custom fonts that can be used by various iPad applications, for example: • Adobe Illustrator • Adobe Photoshop • Adobe Fresco • Affinity Designer  • Affinity Photo • Keynote • Pages • Numbers • Clip Studio Paint • Notability • Vectornator • Amadine • Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel & OneNote More compatible apps will follow as the technology is finally available for all independent app developers. Fontstand will be frequently updated with the new font releases from your favorite type foundry • Sign in to your existing Fontstand account to activate your desktop app rentals free of charge. Fontstand is a font discovery platform that allows you to test and use high-quality fonts on all platforms. If you rent fonts via the Fontstand desktop app for Mac or Windows you can use the same fonts on the iPad with no additional charge. • Study thousands of examples of great type use as provided by Fonts in Use archives Fontstand allows you to enjoy the same high-quality standard in most of the world’s languages and scripts: • Latin
• Arabic • Cyrillic • Greek • Armenian • Indic • Hebrew • Chinese • Hangul • Japanese • Thai • How can I use the fonts on an iPad? You can use the activated fonts just as you would use any licensed font on your iPad or a desktop computer. You can use them to create and print text or image documents, display them on your screen or export them as part of a PDF file, or create a graphic to be included in your web project as an image. You can also use iPad activated fonts to publish documents or create logos for clients to be distributed without restriction. For detailed legal info see the Fontstand for iPad Service Agreement here. • Do I need to be using the Fontstand desktop app to use Fontstand for iPad? No, Fontstand for iPad is standalone software, which can be used independently of the existing macOS or Windows app. You can activate all the available fonts via only the monthly subscription fee option directly from within the iPad app. However, if you are renting fonts using one of the Fontstand desktop apps, you can activate all your current font rentals in the iPad app for no additional fee, without the need to pay the iPad subscription fee. • What is the difference between Fontstand sign in and using my Apple ID? To use your existing font rentals from the Fontstand desktop app on an iPad, you need to sign in with your Fontstand account (using your email address and password connected to your Fontstand desktop app). When using the iPad-only monthly subscription, you need to enter your existing Apple ID to initiate the payments utilizing Apple’s own system. Both accounts can be used in the app independently. You will be able to use your Fontstand subscription on all your iPad devices connected to the same Apple ID. • Is there any reason to download the Fontstand for iPad app if I don’t want to install the fonts? Besides the activation of fonts, the Fontstand iPad app also allows you to discover new fonts based on traditional categorizations or visual attributes, languages and many other criteria. The Fontstand app also presents a wide range of actual fonts in use, which serve as inspiration as to how the fonts on offer can be used.

About

Motion Graphics Linearity Move

Create professional motion graphics for various projects, transforming static visuals into dynamic animations. This app offers intuitive tools for designers, marketers, and creators to animate vector art, text, and more with ease. Export in multiple formats for social media, web, and video production.

Highlights
  • Transform vector art, illustrations, and text into motion graphics
  • Real-time keyframing and precise timing controls
  • Morphing, pinning, and animation presets
  • Integrated design and animation interface
  • Editable motion graphics templates
  • Export in MP4, MOV, GIF, and Lottie formats
  • Cross-device sync between Mac and iPad
Features
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Bring your ideas to life with motion graphics designed for modern creatives. Linearity Move is a motion design app for iPad and Mac that transforms static visuals into dynamic animations — fast, intuitive, and built for designers, marketers, and anyone who wants to create professional motion graphics without a steep learning curve. Whether you're creating motion graphics for brand visuals, social media, explainer videos, or logo reveals, Move gives you everything you need to design, animate, and export — all in one motion design tool. CREATE MOTION GRAPHICS EFFORTLESSLY Turn vector art, illustrations, or text into expressive motion graphics in just a few steps. Start with artwork from Figma, Illustrator, Sketch, or Linearity Curve — Move keeps all your layers and groups intact for total control over every element. Adjust keyframes directly on the canvas to craft your motion design frame by frame. Every change updates in real time so you can fine-tune timing and rhythm as you work. POWERFUL MOTION DESIGN CONTROLS From simple fades to complex morphs, Move gives you professional motion graphics tools that feel intuitive. Morphing: Transform one shape into another for seamless logo or icon animations. Pinning: Anchor start and end points for fluid, natural movement. Animation presets: Apply ready-made motion effects with a single tap, then customize every detail. Custom timing curves: Fine-tune easing with precise numeric controls for a cinematic feel. Real-time keyframing: Every tweak updates automatically on the canvas. Add images, videos, and audio with full timeline control over music, sound effects, and voiceovers to create rich motion graphics with sound. ONE INTERFACE FOR DESIGN AND ANIMATION Switch between Design mode to edit shapes, nodes, and text, and Animate mode to craft motion graphics with precise control. Import your Linearity Curve files directly to start animating without rebuilding your designs. No need to jump between separate design and motion graphics apps — everything happens in one intuitive interface optimized for touch and desktop. MOTION DESIGN FOR EVERYONE Choose from ready-made motion graphics templates for social stories, ads, product demos, and logo animations to get started in minutes. Every template is fully editable, so you can adapt it to your brand and publish fast. FLEXIBLE EXPORTS FOR EVERY PLATFORM Export your motion graphics in MP4, MOV, or GIF, up to 4K resolution and 120 fps, with transparent background support — ready for social media, video production, or digital signage. NEW: Export as Lottie files in JSON format for lightweight, scalable vector animations on web and mobile. Lottie files load instantly and integrate seamlessly into websites, apps, and digital products — no heavy video files needed. S EAMLESS SYNC AND COLLABORATION Start your motion design on Mac, continue on iPad with identical tools and synced progress. Collaborate with teammates or switch devices mid-project without missing a frame. WHO IT'S FOR Motion designers: Professional-grade motion graphics, faster than ever. Graphic designers & illustrators: Add motion to vector artwork with zero learning curve. Marketing teams & agencies: Produce motion graphics in-house, from ads to social stories. Product & web teams: Create lightweight Lottie animations for UI and web experiences. Beginners & students: Learn motion design through intuitive tools and templates. Contact: support@linearity.io Privacy: linearity.io/privacy-policy Follow us: @linearityhq

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Motion Graphics Linearity Move at 4.6 against Fontstand for iPad's 3.0. Motion Graphics Linearity Move also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (61% vs 33%). Fontstand for iPad's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, 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. Fontstand for iPad sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Motion Graphics Linearity Move sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Motion Graphics Linearity Move holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Motion Graphics Linearity Move has 165 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Fontstand for iPad's written reviews are positive against 61% of Motion Graphics Linearity Move's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fontstand for iPad ships an update every 2 months, Motion Graphics Linearity Move fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Fontstand for iPad versus Motion Graphics Linearity Move: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFontstand for iPadMotion Graphics Linearity Move
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.6 (165 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews60.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2165 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPadiPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB419 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFontstand BVLinearity GmbH

Customer experience

Fontstand for iPad

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

Motion Graphics Linearity Move

All ratings164 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral3.7%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews156 reviews
Positive60.9%
Neutral8.3%
Negative30.8%

Bugs and requests

Fontstand for iPad

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Motion Graphics Linearity Move

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent crashes
  • Login issues
  • Disappearing animations
  • Compatibility problems with older devices

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add onion skinning
  • Improve export options (SVG, Lottie)
  • Implement keyboard shortcuts
  • Allow offline editing
  • Add drawing/sketching tools
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  • Extend free trial or offer one-time purchase

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Fontstand for iPad

Subscriptions1
  • Fontstand Font Library1 Month trial$4.991 Month
7 purchases

Motion Graphics Linearity Move

Subscriptions7
  • Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Linearity Pro (Monthly)$14.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$55.991 Year
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  • Yearly14 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Yearly14 Days trial$119.991 Year
  • Linearity Pro (Yearly)$119.991 Year
  • Linearity Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$119.991 Year

Questions

Is Fontstand for iPad free?
Fontstand for iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Motion Graphics Linearity Move free?
Motion Graphics Linearity Move is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fontstand for iPad or Motion Graphics Linearity Move?
Motion Graphics Linearity Move is rated higher. Fontstand for iPad averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Motion Graphics Linearity Move averages 4.6 from 165 ratings.
Do Fontstand for iPad or Motion Graphics Linearity Move have ads?
Neither Fontstand for iPad nor Motion Graphics Linearity Move shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fontstand for iPad or Motion Graphics Linearity Move?
Fontstand for iPad ships an update every 2 months, and Motion Graphics Linearity Move fortnightly. Most recently, Fontstand for iPad was updated on October 13, 2026 and Motion Graphics Linearity Move on October 21, 2026.

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