Comparison

iFontMaker vs MapCrafter

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

Head to head
About

iFontMaker

Easily create your own unique fonts for Mac, iOS, PC, and the web in minutes. This app offers a fun and accessible way to design custom typefaces, suitable for both beginners and experienced designers working with advanced features.

Highlights
  • Create handmade fonts
  • Design for Mac, iOS, PC, and web
  • Intuitive font creation process
  • Supports Bézier curves, SVGs, kerning, and ligatures
  • Install fonts directly on iOS devices
Features
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iFontMaker 3 for iPad Create Your Own Handmade Fonts Stop choosing fonts and start making your own today — font creation has never been easier or more fun. With iFontMaker, you can create original fonts for Mac, iOS, PC, and the web in just 4 minutes. From beginners to experts working with Bézier curves, SVGs, kerning, and custom ligatures*, everyone can enjoy iFontMaker. Create unique, one-of-a-kind fonts on your iPad! *Offered as a free update since version 3.0. ■ “iFontMaker is a whole world of font designing fun” — Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/media/pda/2010/oct/11/ipad-ifontmaker-design-app ■ “iFontMaker: Make Your Own Font When Nothing Else Will Do” — Gizmodo https://gizmodo.com/ifontmaker-make-your-own-font-when-nothing-else-will-d-494294426 ■ “FONT-TASTIC!” — 148apps.com https://www.148apps.com/reviews/ifontmaker-review/ ## Now you can install your own font on iOS devices!! ## https://2ttf.tumblr.com/post/86875545787/install-fonts-from-2ttf-on-ios-devices

About

MapCrafter

Create personalized map posters of your favorite cities. Customize dimensions, map styles, and colors for unique visual effects. Seamlessly export high-resolution designs for home décor, gifts, or creative projects.

Highlights
  • City selection from around the globe
  • Adjustable poster dimensions
  • Customizable map styles and colors
  • Cross-platform compatibility (iOS, macOS, VisionOS)
  • High-resolution export
  • User-friendly interface
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Why Choose MapCrafter? • City Selection: Choose your favorite cities from around the globe to create exclusive map posters. • Poster Size Adjustment: Customize poster dimensions to perfectly fit your display space. • Map Style Customization: Adjust map styles and colors to design unique visual effects. • Cross-Platform Compatibility: Seamlessly switch between iOS, macOS, and VisionOS devices for a smooth creative process. • High-Resolution Export: Ensure your designs are sharp and professional with high-quality exports. • User-Friendly Interface: Enjoy a straightforward and intuitive design interface for effortless creativity. Where to Use MapCrafter? • Home Décor: Add personalized map decorations to your living space, showcasing your city passion. • Travel Memories: Preserve and display travel city memories to share with family and friends. • Holiday Gifts: Design unique map posters for holidays or special occasions as cherished gifts. • Corporate Display: Create professional city map posters for your office or exhibitions to enhance brand image. • Creative Projects: Add creative map elements to personal projects or artworks for a striking visual impact. • Weddings & Celebrations: Design distinctive map-themed posters for weddings or celebration events. • Educational Use: Create city maps for educational materials, helping students learn geographical information. • Social Media: Share beautiful city map posters on social media to attract attention and engage followers. • Real Estate Showcases: Incorporate city maps into property displays to capture buyers’ interest. • Travel Guides: Add visual map content to travel guides or itineraries for enhanced readability. Whether you’re an urban explorer or a creative enthusiast, MapCrafter is your go-to tool for designing personalized city map posters. Download MapCrafter now and start your map creation journey! For any questions or feedback, our support team is here to assist you. Your feedback is valuable to us! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MapCrafter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MapCrafter at $0.99 against iFontMaker's $7.99. MapCrafter also leads on device support (5 vs 1). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

iFontMaker costs $7.99 and MapCrafter $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iFontMaker versus MapCrafter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriFontMakerMapCrafter
Price$7.99$0.99 — better
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEiji Nishidai辉章 何

Customer experience

iFontMaker

Written reviews369 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral20.1%
Negative24.4%

MapCrafter

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

iFontMaker

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes when trying to load previous projects
  • Issues with importing/exporting fonts
  • Glitches when drawing certain characters
  • Incompatibility with Apple Pencil pressure sensitivity

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add eraser tool
  • Improve brush/pen customization options
  • Implement better vector editing tools
  • Add support for more languages/scripts
  • Improve font installation and usage process
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  • Provide better documentation and tutorials

MapCrafter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iFontMaker

No in-app purchases

None

MapCrafter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iFontMaker free?
iFontMaker costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MapCrafter free?
MapCrafter costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do iFontMaker or MapCrafter have ads?
Neither iFontMaker nor MapCrafter shows ads.

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