# Font Maker vs Cursive Writing

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Font Maker at 8.1K against Cursive Writing's 8. Font Maker also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Cursive Writing sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cursive Writing 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 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Font Maker ships an update every 4 weeks, Cursive Writing every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Font Maker | Cursive Writing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/font-maker-cursive-keyboard/id1582959159/reviews) | **[4.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cursive-writing-lord-fonts/id1622664671/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.1K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 19.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 126 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Robin Media Apps, SOCIEDAD LIMITADA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629461051) | [Appsy Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772913485) |

## 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


### Cursive Writing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cursive-writing-lord-fonts/id1622664671)

Transform plain text into stylish Unicode characters and decorative fonts directly from your keyboard. Customize your keyboard's appearance, save frequently used phrases, and even encode/decode Morse code. Access a library of ASCII text art for creative messaging.

**Highlights:** Decorative Unicode fonts, Customizable keyboard themes, Quick paste for saved phrases, Morse code encoder/decoder, ASCII text art library

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Access | $3.49 | per month |
| Weekly Premium Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Premium Access | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Access | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Font Maker free?

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

### Is Cursive Writing free?

Cursive Writing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Font Maker or Cursive Writing?

Cursive Writing is rated higher. Font Maker averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while Cursive Writing averages 4.6 from 8 ratings.

### Do Font Maker or Cursive Writing have ads?

Both Font Maker and Cursive Writing show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Font Maker or Cursive Writing?

Font Maker ships an update every 4 weeks, and Cursive Writing every 2 months. Most recently, Font Maker was updated on September 26, 2026 and Cursive Writing on August 13, 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.*