Comparison

Fonts Manager vs Noting Pro

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

Head to head
About

Fonts Manager

Preview and compare system and custom fonts on your iPad. Easily install font files like .otf, .ttf, and .ttc using iTunes Sharing. Customize text and view it in all orientations.

Highlights
  • Preview system and custom fonts
  • Compare fonts side-by-side
  • Install .otf, .ttf, .ttc fonts
  • Use iTunes Sharing for installation
  • Support custom text previews
  • All orientation support
Features
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'Font Preview' is a must have for iOS app designers and developers! With 'Font Preview', you can preview all the iOS embed system fonts and any custom fonts on your iPad. Key features: - Preview and compare what the text will look like with different fonts in single page. - Install .otf, .ttc, .ttf, .dfont etc fonts automatically with iTunes Sharing. - Support custom text. - Support all orientations. - Yes, the most important is it's free!

About

Noting Pro

Create stunning vector notes with gradient ink and pressure-sensitive tools. Features include shape recognition, layers, PDF annotation, and iCloud sync. Unlock all features with a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Vector gradient ink strokes
  • Pressure-sensitive pens and erasers
  • Shape recognition and editing
  • Layer system for organization
  • PDF annotation with editable gradients
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Smart laser pointer with lasso selection
Features
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NotingPro is a professional handwritten note-taking and PDF annotation app designed exclusively for iPad. Say goodbye to pixelated edges. Powered by our proprietary low-latency vector ink engine, NotingPro lets you write stunningly beautiful strokes with natural gradients and realistic brush character right on your iPad. Even when zoomed in 20x, your notes remain sharp, clear, and distortion-free. Say no to expensive long-term subscriptions! NotingPro uses a one-time purchase model, giving you the purest and most efficient paperless writing experience. [Ultra-Smooth Writing Experience]** - Proprietary vector ink engine: Low latency, incredibly fluid, and works with Apple Pencil pressure sensitivity to effortlessly create elegant stroke variations. - Versatile brush library: Offers fountain pen, pencil, art pen, sketch pen, and a variety of markup pens, with adjustable opacity and thickness. - Signature gradient colors: Freely set start and end colors to write gorgeous gradient text; supports saving frequently used color palettes and syncing them across devices. - Smart laser pointer: Not only writes across pages and changes color on the fly, but also fits geometric shapes — a perfect tool for presentations and annotations. [Powerful PDF and Layout Processing] - All-in-one PDF annotation: Supports long-press excerpting, line highlighting, wavy underlines, and translation. Annotation content also supports gradient colors and secondary editing. - Multi-level outlines and bookmarks: Easily handle thick textbooks; supports margin expansion, so note-taking is no longer confined to the original page layout. - Flexible page management: Insert various A4 paper templates (yellow/black/white backgrounds), add unlimited pages, write across pages, rearrange page order, and support both vertical and horizontal scrolling. [Advanced Tools & Pro-Level Play] - Layer management: Just like professional drawing software, support creating, drag-to-reorder, merging, and deleting layers. - Super lasso and fill: Drag to select content across pages, move, scale, and rotate in one step; one-tap intelligent fill for enclosed areas. - Multimedia insertion: Insert multiple images (drag, drop, and scale across pages) as well as text boxes with keyboard input. - For the detail-obsessed: Customizable delete actions, invisible tape for memory aid (tap to show/hide), and unlimited undo/redo. **[Secure Sync & Multi-Screen Collaboration]** - iCloud real-time sync: Notes are securely saved in your cloud, seamlessly connected across all your devices. - Split View and multi-window: Support opening multiple windows on iPad, allowing you to read literature and take notes side by side, doubling your efficiency. - Easy sharing: Import PDFs directly from the system share sheet, and export beautifully formatted PDFs with one tap to share with others. **[About Free Trial & Unlocking] - To ensure a great experience, NotingPro offers a free trial version. - Free tier limits: You can create up to 5 notes in total (each note can have up to 5 pages and layers). - Kind reminder: The limit is lifetime cumulative; deleting created notes does not restore the quota. We recommend using it to deeply explore the core features. [Lifetime Purchase, No Subscriptions] Just one payment permanently unlocks all limitations and powerful future updates! Now available at a launch half-price promotion — only ¥15.0 (original price ¥30.0) to own this all-in-one note-taking powerhouse. [Contact Us] The developer's progress depends on your genuine feedback. If you have any suggestions while using the app, feel free to reach out to us anytime! Bilibili / Xiaohongshu: NotingPro

Screenshots

Fonts Manager3 screens
Noting Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Noting Pro at 4.4 against Fonts Manager's 3.6. Noting Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). Fonts Manager's advantage is ratings volume (93 vs 8) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Fonts Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Noting Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Noting Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fonts Manager has 93 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Fonts Manager's written reviews are positive against 75% of Noting Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fonts Manager ships an update every 4 months, Noting Pro every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Fonts Manager versus Noting Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFonts ManagerNoting Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (93 ratings)4.4 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.9% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings93 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer祖元 周裕坤 张

Customer experience

Fonts Manager

All ratings93 ratings
Positive62.4%
Neutral8.6%
Negative29.0%
Written reviews169 reviews
Positive63.9%
Neutral14.2%
Negative21.9%

Noting Pro

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Fonts Manager

One-time1
  • Pro Version$3.99
1 purchases

Noting Pro

One-time1
  • Noting Pro专业版 - 永久解锁$1.99

Questions

Is Fonts Manager free?
Fonts Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Noting Pro free?
Noting Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fonts Manager or Noting Pro?
Noting Pro is rated higher. Fonts Manager averages 3.6 out of 5 from 93 ratings, while Noting Pro averages 4.4 from 8 ratings.
Do Fonts Manager or Noting Pro have ads?
Fonts Manager shows ads; Noting Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Fonts Manager or Noting Pro?
Fonts Manager ships an update every 4 months, and Noting Pro every 3 days. Most recently, Fonts Manager was updated on September 22, 2026 and Noting Pro on September 13, 2026.

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