# Fancy Fonts vs Remote Control for Sky

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fancy Fonts | Remote Control for Sky |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (372 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fancy-fonts-stylish-text/id1514127585/reviews) | **[4.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-sky/id6737448785/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **372** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 20.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 126 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App Toro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1003781256) | [Carter Annandale](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711608364) |

## What reviewers say

### Fancy Fonts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fancy-fonts-stylish-text/id1514127585)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cool Fonts Unlimited | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Cool Fonts Unlimited | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Cool Fonts Unlimited | $15.99 | per year |
| Fancy Fonts Unlimited | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fancy Fonts Unlimited | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fancy Fonts Unlimited | $5.99 | one-time |
| Fancy Fonts Unlimited | $6.99 | one-time |
| Fancy Fonts Unlimited | $15.99 | one-time |
| Fancy Fonts Unlimited | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Larger font preview sizes for better visibility
- More keyboard customization and personalization options
- Dyslexia-friendly font options
- Backup button on keyboard
- Predictive text functionality


### Remote Control for Sky

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-sky/id6737448785)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Upgrade | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Upgrade | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Upgrade | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Upgrade | $16.99 | per year |
| Premium Upgrade | $17.99 | per year |
| Full Feature Upgrade | $6.99 | one-time |
| One Time Upgrade | $14.99 | one-time |
| Full Feature Upgrade | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔌 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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