# Fonts for iPhones vs Calligraphy Master

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fonts for iPhones at 89% against Calligraphy Master's 34%. Fonts for iPhones also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (78K vs 2.5K). Calligraphy Master's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fonts for iPhones sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Calligraphy Master sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fonts for iPhones holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fonts for iPhones has 78K ratings behind it against 2.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Fonts for iPhones's written reviews are positive against 34% of Calligraphy Master's.

Fonts for iPhones ships an update every 2 weeks, Calligraphy Master every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fonts for iPhones | Calligraphy Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (78K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fonts-for-iphones/id1499313977/reviews)** | [4.3 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calligraphy-master-cursive/id1598691036/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **78K** | 2.5K |
| Positive reviews | **89.2% of reviews** | 33.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 489 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [InnerGrow](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828382777) | [Calligraphy Master LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741288234) |

## What reviewers say

### Fonts for iPhones

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fonts-for-iphones/id1499313977)

Express yourself with a wide variety of fonts directly from your keyboard. Choose from hundreds of stylish options to customize your text for social media, messages, and more. Create unique looks with custom fonts and special characters.

**Highlights:** 200+ cool fonts for any app, 1000+ stylish fonts to install, Create custom fonts, Kaomojis and special symbols, Social post ideas, Mood tracker and daily quotes

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fonts Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Aesthetic fonts for iPhone | $9.99 | per year |
| Fonts Pro | $7.99 | one-time |
| Fonts Pro | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Wide variety of fonts
- 💡 Ability to unlock features through reviews
- 🎨 Cute emojis and icons

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Many fonts locked behind paywall
- 🔒 Constant prompts to upgrade to pro version
- 🐛 Keyboard issues (e.g. caps lock, typing delays)

**Reported bugs**

- Fonts not unlocking properly after watching ads
- Keyboard not working as expected in certain apps

**Requested features**

- More free font options
- Ability to create and save custom fonts
- Improved keyboard functionality and customization


### Calligraphy Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calligraphy-master-cursive/id1598691036)

Generate custom calligraphy templates with hundreds of font styles. Practice cursive writing with Apple Pencil support and export your designs for printing. Personalize your practice with various colors, grids, and text options.

**Highlights:** Generate custom font templates, Hundreds of font styles, Export and print templates, Apple Pencil support, Customizable grids and colors, Practice with classic texts

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calligraphy Master Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Calligraphy Master Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Calligraphy Master Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Phenomenal resource
- 🤓 Great for handwriting practice
- 👍 Awesome app
- 🤩 Love it
- 🎨 Excellent for learning calligraphy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Not free, requires paid subscription
- 🤔 Confusing, no free fonts available
- 😕 Difficult to use, not intuitive
- 🙄 Misleading, claims to be free but isn't
- 🤷‍♀️ Lacks tutorials and instructions

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard issues and compatibility problems
- Tracing feature not working as expected
- Inconsistent behavior when changing font size
- Inability to save or export practice work

**Requested features**

- Add more font options, including Chancery
- Allow importing and editing of custom texts
- Provide better guidance and tutorials
- Offer a selection of free fonts to try
- Improve overall user experience and navigation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fonts for iPhones free?

Fonts for iPhones is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Calligraphy Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fonts for iPhones or Calligraphy Master?

Fonts for iPhones is rated higher. Fonts for iPhones averages 4.5 out of 5 from 78K ratings, while Calligraphy Master averages 4.3 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do Fonts for iPhones or Calligraphy Master have ads?

Fonts for iPhones shows ads; Calligraphy Master does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fonts for iPhones or Calligraphy Master?

Fonts for iPhones ships an update every 2 weeks, and Calligraphy Master every 3 months. Most recently, Fonts for iPhones was updated on October 2, 2026 and Calligraphy Master on October 1, 2026.

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