# Font Maker vs Ducky Notes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ducky Notes at 95% against Font Maker's 20%. Ducky Notes also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Font Maker's advantage is ratings volume (8.1K vs 494) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 Ducky Notes sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ducky Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Font Maker has 8.1K ratings behind it against 494, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Font Maker's written reviews are positive against 95% of Ducky Notes's.

Font Maker ships an update every 4 weeks, Ducky Notes every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Font Maker | Ducky Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/font-maker-cursive-keyboard/id1582959159/reviews) | **[4.8 (494 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ducky-notes-cute-diary-app/id6444694291/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.1K** | 494 |
| Positive reviews | 20.3% of reviews | **94.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 126 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Robin Media Apps, SOCIEDAD LIMITADA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629461051) | [HONGKONG COOLMIND LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1607306779) |

## 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


### Ducky Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ducky-notes-cute-diary-app/id6444694291)

This app offers a cute, themed journal for recording daily thoughts, moods, and growth. It provides a cozy atmosphere for writing, collaging with free materials, and tracking your progress with a monthly calendar view.

**Highlights:** Themed journaling with a cute character, Mood and growth tracking, Collage and journaling with free materials, Monthly calendar view for progress, Easy to use, three-step journal creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Material membership | $1.49 | per month |
| SVIP | $1.99 | per month |
| Cloud Saving | $1.99 | per year |
| Material membership | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| SVIP | $3.49 | per 3 months |
| Material membership | $9.99 | per year |
| SVIP | $10.99 | per year |
| SVIP | $10.99 | per year |
| Peach Smoothie | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute and motivating design
- 🎨 Customizable templates and stickers
- 🔒 Private journal option
- 💡 Helpful for journaling and note-taking
- 🙌 Free to use with minimal ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Some features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Occasional app crashes or bugs
- ⏱️ Long download times for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Saving issues causing data loss
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add cloud sync/backup option
- Improve template and sticker selection
- Implement password protection for private journal


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Font Maker free?

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

### Is Ducky Notes free?

Ducky Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Font Maker or Ducky Notes?

Ducky Notes is rated higher. Font Maker averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while Ducky Notes averages 4.8 from 494 ratings.

### Do Font Maker or Ducky Notes have ads?

Font Maker shows ads; Ducky Notes does not.

### Which is updated more often, Font Maker or Ducky Notes?

Font Maker ships an update every 4 weeks, and Ducky Notes every 2 months. Most recently, Font Maker was updated on October 14, 2026 and Ducky Notes on October 12, 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.*