FontLab vs Tap Beacon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 100+ keyboard fonts
- Install 200+ system fonts
- Use fonts in any app
- Font file export
- Create text stickers
- Includes emojis and symbols
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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/
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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | FontLab | Tap Beacon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (3.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 95.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 273 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 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
FontLab
- Yearly$14.991 Year
- Lifetime$39.99
Tap Beacon
- TapBeacon Pro$4.99
Questions
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