Comparison

TeFont vs SearchGate

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

Head to head
About

TeFont

Create custom OpenType fonts from your handwriting directly on your iPhone or iPad. Design with your fonts, edit photos, and even generate animated GIFs of your text strokes. Express yourself uniquely with personalized digital content.

Highlights
  • Handwriting font creation
  • Photo editing with custom fonts
  • Animation GIF generation
  • Multiple project saves
  • Apple Pencil pressure sensitivity
  • Velocity-based stroke adjustment
Features
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Complete on iPhone / iPad. Your personal Handwriting Font Creator & Design Tool. No paper, scanner, or PC software needed. Just write in the app to create your own original OpenType font file (.otf). Now featuring photo editing and animation creation tools—express yourself fully with just one app. [Features of TeFont] ■ All-in-One Mobile Studio Write, adjust, and export—everything happens on your iPhone or iPad. Use your created fonts instantly within the app for design work, or export them to your PC for use in Word, Illustrator, and more. ■ Design Directly in the App Use your fonts to edit photos instantly. Google Fonts are also supported. Add handwritten messages to your memories and share them on social media without leaving the app. Perfect for creating greeting cards and digital notes. ■ Bring Text to Life with Animation Export your handwriting strokes as an Animation GIF. Perfect for video materials or SNS stickers. Convey the warmth of handwriting through motion—something static images can't do. ■ Create Only What You Need No need to fill out thousands of character slots. Create a font with just the characters you need for a logo or a specific message. With support for multiple project saves, you can manage separate font sets for logos, diaries, and more. ■ Digital Expressiveness Supports Apple Pencil pressure sensitivity. Even on iPhone or with finger input, the "Velocity Sensitivity" feature mimics stroke weight based on drawing speed, allowing anyone to create expressive, fountain-pen-like text. [Key Functions] - Generate OpenType fonts (.otf) - Photo text editor (Typography on images) - Generate Handwriting Animation GIFs - Save and manage multiple font projects - Pressure sensitivity / Velocity-based stroke adjustment - Fine-tune weight and kerning (Individual character adjustment supported) - Traceable sample guides (Perfect for preserving a child's handwriting) - Multilingual support (English, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, Korean) [Price] - Free Preview Mode  - Try creating handwritten fonts and editing images using your fonts for free.   - Exporting and saving created fonts or edited images requires unlocking full features. - Unlock Full Features  - Secure one-time purchase (no additional charges or monthly fees) Start expressing yourself with "TeFont" today. --- App Introduction Site https://tefont.pages.dev/

About

SearchGate

Features
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SearchGateを起動すれば、すぐに検索へ。複数のサービスを探し回る時間を、まるごと無くすアプリです。 SearchGateは、検索窓に一度入力するだけで、複数のサービスへワンタップでアクセスできる検索ランチャーです。 ■ こんな方におすすめ ・複数のサービスで同じキーワードを調べることが多い方 ・アプリを開いてから検索欄を探す、その一手間を省きたい方 ・シンプルで軽快なツールが好きな方 ■ 主な機能 ・ブラウザ、YouTube、Google Maps、Amazon、X、Instagram、Wikipedia、ChatGPTなど、主要サービスへワンタップでアクセス ・楽天市場、TikTok、Threads、Pinterestなど、追加で使えるサービスも用意(設定からON/OFF可能) ・入力中の検索候補表示、検索履歴からのワンタップ再検索 ・他のアプリで選択した文章を共有シートからそのまま検索 ・ChatGPT・Claude・Geminiとの連携(質問文をコピーして各アプリへ) ■ シンプルな買い切り 月額課金は一切なし。¥150の買い切りで、広告も表示されません。 検索の入口を、もっとシンプルに。

Screenshots

TeFont4 screens
SearchGate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TeFont at Free against SearchGate's $0.99. TeFont also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). SearchGate's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

TeFont is free to download; SearchGate costs $0.99 up front. TeFont sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SearchGate asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
TeFont versus SearchGate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTeFontSearchGate
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB4 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMasahiro TanakaTAKANOBU MACHIDA

In-app purchases

1 purchases

TeFont

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Features$1.99
None

SearchGate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TeFont free?
TeFont is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SearchGate free?
SearchGate costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do TeFont or SearchGate have ads?
Neither TeFont nor SearchGate shows ads.

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