# Font Installer vs Calligraphy Master

The clearest difference is monetization model: Calligraphy Master at free with in-app purchases against Font Installer's subscription. Calligraphy Master also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Font Installer sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Font Installer against 4.3 for Calligraphy Master. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.1K and 2.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 27% of Font Installer's written reviews are positive against 34% of Calligraphy Master's.

Font Installer ships an update every 6 weeks, Calligraphy Master every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Font Installer | Calligraphy Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/font-installer-any-font/id1516230088/reviews)** | [4.3 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calligraphy-master-cursive/id1598691036/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 27.2% of reviews | **33.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 137 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SPNA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573018382) | [Calligraphy Master LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741288234) |

## What reviewers say

### Font Installer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/font-installer-any-font/id1516230088)

Access and install a vast library of fonts on your iPhone or iPad. Seamlessly use your chosen fonts directly from a custom keyboard within any app, including popular productivity tools. Customize your text and express your style.

**Highlights:** Over 1000 font families, Custom keyboard for in-app font use, Install fonts directly on device, Preview fonts before installing, Export fonts (.ttf) for cross-device use, Font information (license, author)

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Fonts Pro- Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Fonts App- Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subs -fonts | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Fonts App-Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Fonts App- Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Fonts Pro- Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Fonts App- Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly subs-fonts | $19.99 | per year |
| Fonts App- Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Fonts App- Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Font Installer Premium | $6.99 | one-time |
| Font Installer Premium | $7.99 | one-time |
| Font Installer Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| Font Installer Premium | $11.99 | one-time |
| Font Installer Premium | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Massive font collection
- 👍 Easy installation process
- 🤩 Awesome app with great potential
- 👌 Polished and well-designed interface
- 🔥 Impressive selection of fonts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription to access full functionality
- 🤦‍♀️ Can only install one free font
- 💸 Expensive subscription fees
- 🙄 Intrusive pop-ups about premium plans
- 🤔 Limited font customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Fonts not showing up in certain apps
- Installation issues on some devices
- Crashes and freezes reported by users

**Requested features**

- Add search by font style/category
- Improve font management and organization
- Allow installation of user-provided fonts
- Expand font compatibility to more apps
- Provide more free font options


### 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 Font Installer free?

Font Installer 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, Font Installer or Calligraphy Master?

Font Installer is rated higher. Font Installer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Calligraphy Master averages 4.3 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do Font Installer or Calligraphy Master have ads?

Font Installer shows ads; Calligraphy Master does not.

### Which is updated more often, Font Installer or Calligraphy Master?

Font Installer ships an update every 6 weeks, and Calligraphy Master every 3 months. Most recently, Font Installer was updated on October 27, 2026 and Calligraphy Master on October 27, 2026.

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