# Erase background vs Font Maker

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Font Maker at 8.2K against Erase background's 42. Font Maker also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Erase background's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Erase background sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Font Maker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Erase background holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Font Maker has 8.2K ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Erase background ships an update every 2 weeks, Font Maker every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Erase background | Font Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/erase-background-photo-editor/id1575489577/reviews)** | [4.4 (8.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/font-maker-cursive-keyboard/id1582959159/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 42 | **8.2K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 20.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [风云 余](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570564655) | [Robin Media Apps, SOCIEDAD LIMITADA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629461051) |

## What reviewers say

### Erase background

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/erase-background-photo-editor/id1575489577)

Effortlessly remove backgrounds from photos with one-click matting and smart tools. Easily replace backgrounds, cut images to various sizes, and fine-tune your edits with manual adjustments for professional-looking results.

**Highlights:** One-click intelligent matting, Smart background object removal, Manual brush and eraser tools, Picture composition and overlay, Multiple aspect ratio cropping, Manual zoom and scaling

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Erase Background Plus | $1.99 | per month |
| Erase Background Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


### Font Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/font-maker-cursive-keyboard/id1582959159)

Design your own unique fonts by drawing characters with your finger or choose from a wide collection of pre-made styles. Personalize your keyboard with custom skins to make your messages and social media posts stand out. Express your individuality with endless creative possibilities.

**Highlights:** Create custom fonts by drawing, Browse ready-to-use font collection, Customize keyboard with new skins, Make messages and posts stand out, Express unique personality

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Font Maker VIP | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscribtion w/ Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscribtion w/o Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscribtion w/ Trial | $19.99 | per year |
| Font Maker Yearly Subscribtion | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Ability to create custom fonts
- 👍 Easy to use font creation process
- ⭐ Some users find the app fun and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid subscription to fully utilize app
- 🚫 Cannot use self-created fonts outside of the app
- 📢 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable font creation/usage

**Reported bugs**

- Fonts not saving properly
- App freezes and crashes
- Issues with font rendering and usage

**Requested features**

- Allow free usage of self-created fonts
- Improve font export and integration with other apps
- Reduce ads and in-app purchases


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Erase background free?

Erase background is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Font Maker free?

Font Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Erase background or Font Maker?

Erase background is rated higher. Erase background averages 4.6 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Font Maker averages 4.4 from 8.2K ratings.

### Do Erase background or Font Maker have ads?

Both Erase background and Font Maker show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Erase background or Font Maker?

Erase background ships an update every 2 weeks, and Font Maker every 4 weeks. Most recently, Erase background was updated on November 7, 2026 and Font Maker on November 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*