# Font Maker vs Calligraphy Master

The clearest difference is ads: Calligraphy Master at none against Font Maker's shown. Calligraphy Master also leads on review sentiment (34% vs 20%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Font Maker's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (8.1K vs 2.5K). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Font Maker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 Maker against 4.3 for Calligraphy Master. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.1K and 2.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of Font Maker's written reviews are positive against 34% of Calligraphy Master's.

Font Maker ships an update every 4 weeks, Calligraphy Master every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Font Maker | Calligraphy Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/font-maker-cursive-keyboard/id1582959159/reviews)** | [4.3 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calligraphy-master-cursive/id1598691036/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.1K** | 2.5K |
| Positive reviews | 19.9% of reviews | **33.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 126 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Robin Media Apps, SOCIEDAD LIMITADA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629461051) | [Calligraphy Master LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741288234) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### 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 Maker free?

Font Maker 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 Maker or Calligraphy Master?

Font Maker is rated higher. Font Maker averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while Calligraphy Master averages 4.3 from 2.5K ratings.

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

Font Maker shows ads; Calligraphy Master does not.

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

Font Maker ships an update every 4 weeks, and Calligraphy Master every 3 months. Most recently, Font Maker was updated on September 23, 2026 and Calligraphy Master on September 23, 2026.

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