Comparison

Gothic Fraktur vs Scribbles.ink

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

Head to head
About

Gothic Fraktur

Learn the art of Gothic Fraktur handwriting with this comprehensive app. Practice letterforms on paper or tablet to develop accuracy and elegance. A subscription unlocks all lessons, unlimited writing, and printable exercises.

Highlights
  • Master Gothic Fraktur handwriting
  • Practice on paper or tablet
  • Develop accuracy and elegance
  • Printable exercises and guidelines
  • Self-directed learning
Features
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Calligraphy: Gothic Fraktur is a comprehensive app for anyone interested in mastering the art of Gothic Fraktur handwriting. It is designed for self-directed learners who wish to acquire the necessary skills without the assistance of a specialized penmanship teacher. Through consistent practice on either paper or a tablet, you will develop the ability to effortlessly create stunning Gothic Fraktur letterforms with accuracy and elegance. The free version without a subscription includes the first letters of every part and limited writing on the training pad. With the subscription, you'll get access to all practical lessons of the app plus an ability to write on the training pad. You can also print all exercises in every section, as well as tune and print a guidelines sheet for practicing on paper. *Calligraphy Gothic Fraktur Subscription* • Calligraphy Gothic Fraktur requires a subscription to access all materials. • Once your purchase is confirmed, you will be charged through your iTunes account. • The subscription will automatically renew. • You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal at any time in your App Store account, but at least 24 hrs before the end of the current period. • If you chose an offered trial period and would like not to proceed with subscribing, you have to cancel your subscription at least 24 hrs before the end of the Trial, otherwise, you will be charged for the first billing period. Terms of use: https://calligraphy.app/gothic-fraktur-terms/termsofuse/ Privacy policy: https://calligraphy.app/gothic-fraktur-terms/privacy/

About

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

Screenshots

Gothic Fraktur4 screens
Scribbles.ink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Gothic Fraktur at 15.0 against Scribbles.ink's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Gothic Fraktur sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Scribbles.ink sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Gothic Fraktur versus Scribbles.ink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGothic FrakturScribbles.ink
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVladislava RudetskaiaDynamWorks LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Gothic Fraktur

Subscriptions3
  • Gothic Fraktur Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Weekly 3 Days Trial3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Gothic Fraktur Subscription$3.991 Month
5 purchases

Scribbles.ink

Subscriptions4
  • 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
One-time1
  • Scribbles Pro Lifetime$129.99

Questions

Is Gothic Fraktur free?
Gothic Fraktur is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scribbles.ink free?
Scribbles.ink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gothic Fraktur or Scribbles.ink have ads?
Neither Gothic Fraktur nor Scribbles.ink shows ads.

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