Comparison

Fancy Fonts vs Remote Control for Sky

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

Head to head
About

Fancy Fonts

Enhance your messages and social media posts with a custom keyboard offering a wide array of stylish fonts and symbols. Easily switch between cursive, bold, and other unique text styles directly within your favorite apps without needing to copy and paste. Unlock even more font families for document creation with the premium version.

Highlights
  • Custom keyboard with 49 text and symbol styles
  • Cursive, bold, gothic, and other stylish letters
  • Kaomoji for chats and captions
  • One-tap style switching on keyboard
  • Install 1,100+ font families for documents (Premium)
  • Export fonts as .ttf files (Premium)
Features
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Type fancy text right where you write. Fancy Fonts adds a keyboard with 49 text and symbol styles, so you can type cursive, bold, bubble, gothic and other stylish letters straight into Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Snapchat, X, iMessage and any other app where you can type. No copy and paste: just switch styles on the keyboard. No Full Access needed. The Fancy Fonts keyboard works without Full Access, and Premium unlocks every style right in the keyboard. FANCY TEXT KEYBOARD • 43 fancy letter styles: cursive, bold, italic, bubble, squares, gothic, small caps, strikethrough, upside down and more • 5 symbol sets: stars, hearts, hands, hieroglyphs, zodiac and chess signs • Kaomoji like (• ε •) for your chats, captions, bio and nickname • Switch styles with one tap on the keyboard while you type • 16 keyboard colors, all free • 6 keyboard styles free; all other styles with Premium REAL FONTS FOR YOUR DOCUMENTS (PREMIUM) • Install 1,100+ font families (2,500+ styles) on iPhone and iPad • Use them in apps with a font picker, such as Pages, Keynote, Numbers, Word, PowerPoint and Procreate • Install up to 30 font families at once and uninstall them anytime • Export a font family as .ttf files • Preview any font with your own text for free • Search by name and filter by category (serif, sans-serif, display, handwriting, monospace) and by script (Latin, Cyrillic, Greek, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Devanagari and more) • See font details: designer, license and version GOOD TO KNOW The keyboard types Unicode characters that look like fancy fonts, so your styled text shows up in other apps without changing their settings. Fancy Fonts does not change the iOS system font. Some text fields, such as password fields, don't allow third-party keyboards. PREMIUM Premium unlocks all keyboard styles, font installation and .ttf export, and removes ads. Options and prices are shown in the app. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account settings. Works on iPhone and iPad. Privacy Policy: https://legal.apptoro.support/hc/en-us/articles/4417817508241 Terms of Use: https://legal.apptoro.support/hc/en-us/articles/4417715625361

About

Remote Control for Sky

Transform your phone into a powerful remote for Sky Stream, Sky Q, or Sky Glass. Browse, play, record, and type with ease, eliminating the need for a physical remote. Enjoy seamless navigation and quick access to all your Sky features.

Highlights
  • Seamless navigation through channels and menus
  • Phone keyboard for easy text input
  • Playback control (pause, play, rewind, fast-forward)
  • One-tap recording management
  • Voice control for search and commands (coming soon)
Features
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Take control of your Sky Stream, Sky Q, or Sky Glass with ease—right from your Phone! Our app transforms your phone into a fully functional remote, allowing you to browse, pause, play, record, type, and much more without needing a physical remote. This is an unofficial application for Sky. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by Sky. ‘Sky’ is a trademark of Sky UK Limited. No more searching for lost remotes or struggling with limited control options! With our Sky Remote app, you can navigate through channels, manage your recordings, adjust settings, and even search for shows with just a tap. Our Sky Remote works with brilliantly with all models of Sky's streaming and satellite products. Features: Seamless Navigation: Quickly scroll through channels and menus. Phone Keyboard: No more fiddling with the A-Z keyboard, type directly using your phone's keyboard! Playback Control: Pause, play, rewind, and fast-forward your favorite shows and movies. One-Tap Recording: Easily record and manage your programs on the go. Voice Control: Search and control with simple voice commands (coming soon). Set up is quick and easy—just connect to your Sky devices, and you're ready to go. Download today and make your Sky experience even better! Access to the remote requires an in-app purchase: Terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy policy: https://skyqremote.com/privacy

Screenshots

Fancy Fonts4 screens
Remote Control for Sky4 screens

Verdict

The call

Fancy Fonts and Remote Control for Sky both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Fancy Fonts's written reviews are positive against 21% of Remote Control for Sky's. Fancy Fonts also leads on ratings volume (372 vs 9) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Remote Control for Sky's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Fancy Fonts sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Remote Control for Sky sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Fancy Fonts against 4.7 for Remote Control for Sky. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fancy Fonts has 372 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Fancy Fonts's written reviews are positive against 21% of Remote Control for Sky's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fancy Fonts ships an update every 2 months, Remote Control for Sky every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Fancy Fonts versus Remote Control for Sky: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFancy FontsRemote Control for Sky
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (372 ratings)4.7 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better20.5% of reviews
Number of ratings372 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApp ToroCarter Annandale

Customer experience

Fancy Fonts

All ratings372 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral5.4%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative30.6%

Remote Control for Sky

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive20.5%
Neutral2.6%
Negative76.9%

User reviews

Fancy Fonts

From 372 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Wide variety of stylish fonts available
  • 💰 Free fonts without premium purchase required
  • ⌨️ Keyboard customization options
  • 👨‍💼 Excellent customer service and support
  • 🎨 Aesthetic appeal and visual design

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Fonts don't appear on keyboard after installation
  • ❌ Incompatible with text messaging and iMessage
  • 💸 Expensive pricing for functionality offered
  • 🔧 Technical setup process is complicated
  • ⌨️ Keyboard freezes and becomes unresponsive

Remote Control for Sky

From 9 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works reliably when functioning properly
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive with no lag
  • 💰 Cost-effective alternative to physical remotes
  • ⌨️ Excellent keyboard input for app navigation
  • 💡 Useful macro and shortcuts features

Room to improve

  • 🔌 Frequent disconnection from TV/Sky box
  • 💳 Aggressive monetization with forced paywall
  • 📺 Doesn't work with Sky Stream or Sky Glass
  • 🎛️ Volume control non-functional on many devices
  • 🐛 Inconsistent functionality across devices

Bugs and requests

Fancy Fonts

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Installed fonts not appearing in keyboard
  • Keyboard won't display in iMessage or text messages
  • App freezes when changing fonts or emojis
  • Unresponsive keyboard keys
  • Accidental VIP prompts blocking font usage
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  • App crashes requiring reinstallation
  • Compatibility issues with Notes app
  • Performance slowdown during typing

Requested features

8 requests
  • Larger font preview sizes for better visibility
  • More keyboard customization and personalization options
  • Dyslexia-friendly font options
  • Backup button on keyboard
  • Predictive text functionality
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  • Direct text message and iMessage compatibility
  • Trial period before purchase
  • More keyboard styles and designs

Remote Control for Sky

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App fails to recognize connected TV after short period
  • Disconnection issues requiring TV restart
  • Volume control not working
  • Cannot find Sky Q boxes during network scan
  • Connection drops and won't reconnect
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  • Ad close button (X) doesn't function
  • Cannot delete app due to paywall interference
  • Channel changing doesn't work
  • Incompatible with Sky Stream boxes despite claims
  • Requires IP address input but no way to obtain without remote

Requested features

5 requests
  • Voice control functionality
  • Better TV function control (volume, power, source)
  • Improved device compatibility documentation
  • Simpler IP address configuration process
  • Better network detection for Sky boxes

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Fancy Fonts

Subscriptions3
  • Cool Fonts Unlimited$2.997 Days
  • Cool Fonts Unlimited$4.997 Days
  • Cool Fonts Unlimited$15.991 Year
One-time6
  • Fancy Fonts Unlimited$2.99
  • Fancy Fonts Unlimited2 variants$4.99
  • Fancy Fonts Unlimited$5.99
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  • Fancy Fonts Unlimited$6.99
  • Fancy Fonts Unlimited$15.99
  • Fancy Fonts Unlimited$19.99
8 purchases

Remote Control for Sky

Subscriptions5
  • Premium Upgrade2 variants$2.991 Month
  • Premium Upgrade3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Pro Upgrade$4.997 Days
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  • Premium Upgrade$16.991 Year
  • Premium Upgrade3 Days trial2 variants$17.991 Year
One-time3
  • Full Feature Upgrade$6.99
  • One Time Upgrade$14.99
  • Full Feature Upgrade$39.99

Questions

Is Fancy Fonts free?
Fancy Fonts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote Control for Sky free?
Remote Control for Sky is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fancy Fonts or Remote Control for Sky?
Remote Control for Sky is rated higher. Fancy Fonts averages 4.6 out of 5 from 372 ratings, while Remote Control for Sky averages 4.7 from 9 ratings.
Do Fancy Fonts or Remote Control for Sky have ads?
Fancy Fonts shows ads; Remote Control for Sky does not.
Which is updated more often, Fancy Fonts or Remote Control for Sky?
Fancy Fonts ships an update every 2 months, and Remote Control for Sky every 5 days. Most recently, Fancy Fonts was updated on November 7, 2026 and Remote Control for Sky on November 4, 2026.

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