Comparison

Text2Handwriting vs Font Maker

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

Head to head
About

Text2Handwriting

Transform typed text into realistic handwritten notes. Choose from various paper backgrounds and customize handwriting styles for a unique touch. Create authentic-looking documents with ease.

Highlights
  • Convert typed text to handwriting
  • Select preset paper backgrounds
  • Create custom paper backgrounds
  • Use default handwriting styles
  • Create custom handwriting styles
  • Simulate natural handwriting variations
Features
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Turn any typed text into a picture of handwritten text with the push of a button. Select from a number of preset paper backgrounds or create your own from the Photo Library. Use the default handwriting style or make your own by writing each character yourself. Write multiple instances of characters for more convincing handwriting.

About

Font Maker

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
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Font Maker is your go-to tool for letting your unique personality shine in messages and social media posts. Say goodbye to dull default fonts and hello to boundless creativity! Whether you're a doodling pro or just love getting creative, with Font Maker features, you can express yourself like never before. Create Custom Fonts Connect with your inner artist and design your own fonts by drawing characters with your finger. From elegant scripts to bold block letters, the possibilities are endless. Browse our Collection of Ready-to-Use Fonts Instantly jazz up your texts with the help of a diverse collection of pre-made fonts boasting a variety of styles and designs to match your vibe. Give Your Keyboard a Makeover with a New Skin We spend so much time on our phone keyboards—let's swap the gray, white, and boring for something more exciting! Select from a range of colorful and eye-catching keyboard skins for your mood today. Feeling quirky, confident, or maybe dreamy? There's something for everyone. Make your Messages and Posts Stand Out Chat with friends and family on iMessage or Snapchat, using your very own letters and numbers. Or let the world see your creative side with custom fonts in Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter posts. It takes just a few taps and swipes to customize your keyboard and fonts to reflect your unique style. With endless font possibilities and bright skins at your fingertips, expressing yourself has never been more fun. Download Font Maker today and stand out in style! * Font Maker Subscription Terms * - Payments will be charged to your iTunes account as soon as you confirm the purchase. - You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal anytime from your Account Settings. - When canceling your subscription, you can still enjoy Font Maker until the end of the period. While auto-renewal will be turned off, please note that the current subscription won't be refunded. Privacy Policy: https://sci-bronze.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sci-bronze.com/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Text2Handwriting4 screens
Font Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Text2Handwriting at none against Font Maker's 7. Text2Handwriting also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (40% vs 20%). Font Maker's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 18 months) and ratings volume (8.1K vs 49). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Font Maker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Text2Handwriting asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Text2Handwriting holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Font Maker has 8.1K ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Text2Handwriting's written reviews are positive against 20% of Font Maker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Text2Handwriting ships an update every 18 months, Font Maker every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 20, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Text2Handwriting versus Font Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterText2HandwritingFont Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (49 ratings) — better4.4 (8.1K ratings)
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews — better19.9% of reviews
Number of ratings498.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB126 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid LongRobin Media Apps, SOCIEDAD LIMITADA

Customer experience

Text2Handwriting

All ratings49 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral26.7%
Negative33.3%

Font Maker

All ratings8,088 ratings
Positive82.6%
Neutral5.0%
Negative12.4%
Written reviews316 reviews
Positive19.9%
Neutral4.4%
Negative75.6%

Bugs and requests

Text2Handwriting

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Font Maker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Fonts not saving properly
  • App freezes and crashes
  • Issues with font rendering and usage

Requested features

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

In-app purchases

None

Text2Handwriting

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Font Maker

Subscriptions7
  • Font Maker VIP3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • premium3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscribtion w/ Trial3 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Monthly Subscribtion w/o Trial$9.991 Month
  • premium3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscribtion w/ Trial3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Font Maker Yearly Subscribtion$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Text2Handwriting free?
Text2Handwriting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Font Maker free?
Font Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Text2Handwriting or Font Maker?
Text2Handwriting is rated higher. Text2Handwriting averages 4.6 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Font Maker averages 4.4 from 8.1K ratings.
Do Text2Handwriting or Font Maker have ads?
Font Maker shows ads; Text2Handwriting does not.
Which is updated more often, Text2Handwriting or Font Maker?
Text2Handwriting ships an update every 18 months, and Font Maker every 4 weeks. Most recently, Text2Handwriting was updated on August 20, 2026 and Font Maker on September 23, 2026.

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