Comparison

CATS Input Method Pro vs TeFont

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

Head to head
About

CATS Input Method Pro

Features
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Writing Chinese is a breeze if you use the Chinese Alphabet Teaching System. You can also input the same way as you write Chinese. It is the fastest way of inputting Chinese, and even better, by using it, you also learn how to write Chinese characters better. It is the ideal way of implementing the EasyChinese method of learning Chinese. CATS Input Method Pro is a system-wide iOS keyboard: enable it once in Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards, then write Chinese by strokes in any app. Version 2.0 is an all-new keyboard, rebuilt with a native iOS look in light and dark mode, with both the learning and standard key layouts, word association, and the professional vocabulary. Your settings carry over from earlier versions.

About

TeFont

Create custom OpenType fonts from your handwriting directly on your iPhone or iPad. Design with your fonts, edit photos, and even generate animated GIFs of your text strokes. Express yourself uniquely with personalized digital content.

Highlights
  • Handwriting font creation
  • Photo editing with custom fonts
  • Animation GIF generation
  • Multiple project saves
  • Apple Pencil pressure sensitivity
  • Velocity-based stroke adjustment
Features
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Complete on iPhone / iPad. Your personal Handwriting Font Creator & Design Tool. No paper, scanner, or PC software needed. Just write in the app to create your own original OpenType font file (.otf). Now featuring photo editing and animation creation tools—express yourself fully with just one app. [Features of TeFont] ■ All-in-One Mobile Studio Write, adjust, and export—everything happens on your iPhone or iPad. Use your created fonts instantly within the app for design work, or export them to your PC for use in Word, Illustrator, and more. ■ Design Directly in the App Use your fonts to edit photos instantly. Google Fonts are also supported. Add handwritten messages to your memories and share them on social media without leaving the app. Perfect for creating greeting cards and digital notes. ■ Bring Text to Life with Animation Export your handwriting strokes as an Animation GIF. Perfect for video materials or SNS stickers. Convey the warmth of handwriting through motion—something static images can't do. ■ Create Only What You Need No need to fill out thousands of character slots. Create a font with just the characters you need for a logo or a specific message. With support for multiple project saves, you can manage separate font sets for logos, diaries, and more. ■ Digital Expressiveness Supports Apple Pencil pressure sensitivity. Even on iPhone or with finger input, the "Velocity Sensitivity" feature mimics stroke weight based on drawing speed, allowing anyone to create expressive, fountain-pen-like text. [Key Functions] - Generate OpenType fonts (.otf) - Photo text editor (Typography on images) - Generate Handwriting Animation GIFs - Save and manage multiple font projects - Pressure sensitivity / Velocity-based stroke adjustment - Fine-tune weight and kerning (Individual character adjustment supported) - Traceable sample guides (Perfect for preserving a child's handwriting) - Multilingual support (English, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, Korean) [Price] - Free Preview Mode  - Try creating handwritten fonts and editing images using your fonts for free.   - Exporting and saving created fonts or edited images requires unlocking full features. - Unlock Full Features  - Secure one-time purchase (no additional charges or monthly fees) Start expressing yourself with "TeFont" today. --- App Introduction Site https://tefont.pages.dev/

Screenshots

CATS Input Method Pro4 screens
TeFont4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CATS Input Method Pro at none against TeFont's 1. TeFont's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 24 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. TeFont sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CATS Input Method Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CATS Input Method Pro ships an update every 24 months, TeFont weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 26, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
CATS Input Method Pro versus TeFont: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCATS Input Method ProTeFont
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYIU LEUNG RANDY CHANMasahiro Tanaka

In-app purchases

None

CATS Input Method Pro

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TeFont

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Features$1.99

Questions

Is CATS Input Method Pro free?
CATS Input Method Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TeFont free?
TeFont is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CATS Input Method Pro or TeFont have ads?
Neither CATS Input Method Pro nor TeFont shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CATS Input Method Pro or TeFont?
CATS Input Method Pro ships an update every 24 months, and TeFont weekly. Most recently, CATS Input Method Pro was updated on August 26, 2026 and TeFont on August 20, 2026.

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