CATS Input Method Pro vs TeFont
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CATS Input Method Pro
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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.
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.
- Handwriting font creation
- Photo editing with custom fonts
- Animation GIF generation
- Multiple project saves
- Apple Pencil pressure sensitivity
- Velocity-based stroke adjustment
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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/
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. TeFont sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CATS Input Method Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | CATS Input Method Pro | TeFont |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | YIU LEUNG RANDY CHAN | Masahiro Tanaka |
In-app purchases
CATS Input Method Pro
No in-app purchases
TeFont
- Unlock Full Features$1.99





