Comparison

FontU vs OpenDisplay

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

Head to head
About

FontU

Features
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FontU is a custom keyboard that transforms your everyday text into stylish Unicode fonts you can use across your favorite apps. Write once, choose a style, and instantly copy or type formatted text for social posts, chats, profiles, and more. No screenshots, no image tricks, just real text that works where Unicode is supported. What you can do with FontU: - Convert plain text into stylish Unicode variants - Type directly with the FontU keyboard - Preview your text before copying - Save your favorite styles for quick access - Use styled text in messages, captions, bios, and usernames FontU is designed to be fast, simple, and fun: pick a look, transform your text, and share it anywhere.

About

OpenDisplay

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a genuine second display for your Mac. This open-source solution allows you to extend your screen space, keeping essential apps visible. Connect via USB for minimal latency or Wi-Fi for easy setup.

Highlights
  • Use iPhone/iPad as a second Mac display
  • Connect via USB or Wi-Fi
  • Retina-sharp rendering
  • Touch and scroll support
  • Portrait or landscape orientation
  • Private by design, no tracking
Features
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OpenDisplay turns your iPhone or iPad into a second display for your Mac. It's the open-source way to put your spare Apple device to work as a real extended monitor — drag windows onto it, keep chat, notes, or logs in view, and gain screen space anywhere you go. It's not a mirror: it's a genuine additional display your Mac treats like any other monitor. • Real extended display — arrange it in your Mac's Display settings and drag windows across • Connect over USB for the lowest latency, or over Wi-Fi with zero setup • Retina-sharp, pixel-for-pixel rendering • Touch and scroll — tap, drag, and two-finger scroll to control your Mac • Works in portrait or landscape • Private by design — a direct connection between your own devices, with no accounts, no servers, and no tracking IMPORTANT: OpenDisplay requires the companion OpenDisplay app for Mac, running on your computer on the same cable or Wi-Fi network. Get it at https://peetzweg.github.io/opendisplay — without it, this app has nothing to connect to. OpenDisplay is open source under the GPL-3.0 license. Read the code, report issues, or contribute at https://github.com/peetzweg/opendisplay

Screenshots

FontU2 screens
OpenDisplay1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OpenDisplay at none against FontU's 4. On price, ads, 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. FontU sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. OpenDisplay asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
FontU versus OpenDisplay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFontUOpenDisplay
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—18 — better
Update frequency—Every 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKebne ABPhilip Poloczek

In-app purchases

4 purchases

FontU

One-time4
  • Fancy Collection$0.99
  • Fun Collection$0.99
  • Sans Collection$0.99
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  • Special Collection$1.99
None

OpenDisplay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FontU free?
FontU is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OpenDisplay free?
OpenDisplay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FontU or OpenDisplay have ads?
Neither FontU nor OpenDisplay shows ads.

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