Comparison

FontLab vs Tap Beacon

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

Head to head
About

FontLab

Transform your text with a vast collection of fonts, emojis, and symbols. Easily set up a custom keyboard to use these creative elements in any app that supports custom fonts. Export font files and create unique text stickers for enhanced communication.

Highlights
  • 100+ keyboard fonts
  • Install 200+ system fonts
  • Use fonts in any app
  • Font file export
  • Create text stickers
  • Includes emojis and symbols
Features
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→ In FontLab, you can set up your font keyboard with 100 fonts and also install 200+ fonts into your system font library. → Once the keyboard is set up, you can use these fonts in Any App. → Installed fonts can only be used in apps that support custom fonts, such as Pages, Keynote, Numbers, Word, etc. → Font file export is supported, and you can also create text stickers. → In addition, FontLab provides various Emojis, Symbols, Kaomojis, Separators, Zalgo Text, etc. Auto‑Renewal Information: This app is free, but you can upgrade to the Pro version via auto‑renewal. The Pro subscription fee will be charged to your credit card through your Apple account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. During the active subscription period, cancellation is not possible. After purchase, you can manage your subscription in your "Account Settings." Terms of Use: https://yuedong56.github.io/2019/01/02/Terms%20of%20VIP%20Service/ Privacy Policy: https://yuedong56.github.io/2019/01/02/Privacy%20Policy/

About

Tap Beacon

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Tap Beacon makes sharing your live location fast and reliable—no accounts, no sign-in. What you can do * Tap to send: Compose an SMS with your live location link in one tap. Or share via the system Share Sheet. * Groups: Organize recipients (family, friends, colleagues) and reuse them anytime. * Message templates: Save common messages so sending is even faster. * Emergency SOS: One-tap SOS uses your SOS template and default group. (You can choose the group in Settings.) * History logs: See when and where you sent messages (stored securely on your device). Pro (one-time purchase) * Safe Walk: Background check-ins with gentle reminders at intervals (1, 5, 7, 10, 15 minutes). * Unlimited groups & templates * No ads Privacy * Your location and message history stay on your device. * We do not run accounts or a cloud service. * Location and Notification permissions are only used to build messages and schedule Safe Walk reminders. Notes * Tap Beacon is not a substitute for emergency services. Call your local emergency number when needed. *Support* Questions or feedback? We’d love to hear from you. https://ujjeong-official.github.io/ *Terms of Use* https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FontLab4 screens
Tap Beacon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tap Beacon at none against FontLab's shown. Tap Beacon also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. FontLab sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year and Tap Beacon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FontLab ships an update every 6 weeks, Tap Beacon every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FontLab versus Tap Beacon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFontLabTap Beacon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (3.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews95.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size273 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer雪景 潘UI JIN JEONG

Bugs and requests

FontLab

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Fonts not working on certain apps
  • Occasional crashes or freezes

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add autocorrect feature
  • Allow custom keyboard creation
  • Expand font library

Tap Beacon

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FontLab

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$39.99
1 purchases

Tap Beacon

One-time1
  • TapBeacon Pro$4.99

Questions

Is FontLab free?
FontLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tap Beacon free?
Tap Beacon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FontLab or Tap Beacon have ads?
FontLab shows ads; Tap Beacon does not.
Which is updated more often, FontLab or Tap Beacon?
FontLab ships an update every 6 weeks, and Tap Beacon every 4 days. Most recently, FontLab was updated on November 8, 2026 and Tap Beacon on October 28, 2026.

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