# Font Maker vs Black Keyboard

The clearest difference is update cadence: Font Maker at every 4 weeks against Black Keyboard's every 13 months. Font Maker also leads on ratings volume (8.1K vs 47). Black Keyboard's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4). On price, ads, 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 Black Keyboard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Black Keyboard 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 47, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Font Maker ships an update every 4 weeks, Black Keyboard every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and July 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Font Maker | Black Keyboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/font-maker-cursive-keyboard/id1582959159/reviews) | **[4.8 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-keyboard-dark-themes/id6444828487/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.1K** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | 19.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 126 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Robin Media Apps, SOCIEDAD LIMITADA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629461051) | [Vanja Milanovic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1584390427) |

## 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


### Black Keyboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/black-keyboard-dark-themes/id6444828487)

Customize your phone's keyboard with sleek dark themes, luxury wallpapers, and unique button shapes. Add special effects for a dynamic typing experience. Create a personalized look that matches your device's dark mode.

**Highlights:** 70+ dark luxury wallpapers, Customizable button shapes and colors, Variety of custom fonts, Special 3D typing effects, Easy setup and instructions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Font Maker free?

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

### Is Black Keyboard free?

Black Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Font Maker or Black Keyboard?

Black Keyboard is rated higher. Font Maker averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while Black Keyboard averages 4.8 from 47 ratings.

### Do Font Maker or Black Keyboard have ads?

Both Font Maker and Black Keyboard show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Font Maker or Black Keyboard?

Font Maker ships an update every 4 weeks, and Black Keyboard every 13 months. Most recently, Font Maker was updated on September 26, 2026 and Black Keyboard on July 25, 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.*