iFontMaker vs Scribbles.ink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Scribbles.ink
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Scribbles.ink transforms your handwriting into a fully functional TrueType font you can use anywhere — in documents, presentations, messages, and more. TRACE YOUR HANDWRITING • Draw each character individually with Apple Pencil • Write whole words and let Scribbles segment them automatically • Freeform mode: write naturally and AI-powered recognition maps each character • Full pressure sensitivity and calligraphic stroke support BUILD YOUR FONT • Generate four font weights — Light, Regular, Bold, Heavy • Export single-weight TTF or multi-weight variable font collections • Edit glyph points and fine-tune metrics for professional results • Enable cursive letter connections for script-style fonts • Import and export SVG glyphs from other design tools USE IT EVERYWHERE • Install your font directly on your device • Type with your handwriting using the built-in custom keyboard • Test your font in the live Playground and share cards featuring your lettering • Export and share font files to use on any platform SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS • Free: Unlimited projects, all characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9), individual trace mode, build fonts in all weights, Playground with shareable cards • Plus: Words trace mode, export and share font files, install fonts on device • Pro: Freeform AI trace, variable font collections, SVG import/export, glyph editing, cursive connections All font processing happens on-device. Your handwriting data stays private. Support URL: https://scribbles.ink/support Privacy Policy URL: https://www.scribbles.ink/privacy Terms URL: https://www.scribbles.ink/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Scribbles.ink at Free against iFontMaker's $7.99. iFontMaker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and chart position (#196 vs unranked). On ads and device support 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
Scribbles.ink is free to download; iFontMaker costs $7.99 up front. Scribbles.ink sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. iFontMaker asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | iFontMaker | Scribbles.ink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.5 (153 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 153 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #196 — better | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eiji Nishidai | DynamWorks LLC |
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
Scribbles.ink
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iFontMaker
No in-app purchases
Scribbles.ink
- Scribbles Plus Monthly$4.991 Month
- Scribbles Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
- Scribbles Plus Yearly$29.991 Year
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- Scribbles Pro Yearly$59.991 Year
- Scribbles Pro Lifetime$129.99
Questions
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