# Fontself vs Font Visualizer Pro

The clearest difference is price: Font Visualizer Pro at $9.99 against Fontself's $19.99. Font Visualizer Pro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Fontself's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On device support there is nothing between them.

Fontself costs $19.99 and Font Visualizer Pro $9.99 up front. Fontself sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Font Visualizer Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fontself | Font Visualizer Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **$9.99** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fontself-make-your-own-fonts/id1512959192/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 245 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fontself](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435927552) | [SHOICHIRO YAMANISHI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790370992) |

## What reviewers say

### Fontself

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fontself-make-your-own-fonts/id1512959192)

Easily create your own custom vector fonts from your handwriting or drawings. Turn your alphabet into installable font files for use in various design software and on any computer. Enjoy a streamlined workflow with automated spacing and kerning.

**Highlights:** Draw handmade vector fonts, Export OpenType font files (.otf), Pressure-sensitive brushes, Automated spacing and kerning, Real-time preview, Customizable layout templates

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FUN Pack | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🎨 Great drawing tools
- 💰 Affordable one-time purchase
- 🆕 Frequent updates and new features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid export feature
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Limited zoom and precision controls
- 🔍 Difficulty making corrections to glyphs
- 🔍 Inaccessible bottom characters (y, z)

**Reported bugs**

- Sign-in issues with Apple ID
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent behavior when drawing

**Requested features**

- Import custom brushes and templates
- Add support for more languages and characters
- Implement color and gradient options for fonts
- Improve vector editing tools and precision
- Streamline workflow for creating font families


### Font Visualizer Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/font-visualizer-pro/id6740516520)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fontself free?

Fontself costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Font Visualizer Pro free?

Font Visualizer Pro costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Fontself or Font Visualizer Pro have ads?

Fontself shows ads; Font Visualizer Pro does not.

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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.*
