Comparison

Font Maker vs Font Creator Studio

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

Head to head
About

Font Maker

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Turn your handwriting into a real font. Create your own custom typeface directly on iPhone by drawing each letter, number, and symbol by hand. Font Maker guides you from the first character to a complete font, lets you preview the result in real contexts, and exports a real TTF file you can save, test, and share. Whether you want a personal handwritten font, custom lettering for content, or a creative tool for typography experiments, Font Maker gives you everything in one place. What you can do with Font Maker - Create a font project from scratch - Draw uppercase, lowercase, numbers, punctuation, and international characters - Use guides and reference characters while drawing - Undo, redo, save drafts, and refine individual glyphs - Preview your font in notes, messages, and headline-style layouts - Export your font as a real TTF file - Generate PNG artwork with your custom font for stories, posts, covers, and thumbnails - Choose transparent or solid backgrounds for PNG exports - Import external font files and manage them inside the app - Install supported fonts for use in compatible apps - Set up and customize a companion keyboard experience Designed for real creative workflows Font Maker is built for creators, designers, lettering fans, journaling lovers, and anyone who wants a font that feels personal. You can move from sketching letters to testing style, exporting assets, and reusing your type across different use cases. Important note Custom keyboards on iPhone cannot force every app to display your font automatically. For the exact visual result, use PNG export. For compatible apps that support custom fonts, use the exported or installed TTF file. EULA By using this app, you agree to Apple's Standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Font Creator Studio

Design, edit, and export custom fonts directly on your mobile device. Create unique letterforms using drawing and vector tools, adjust spacing, and preview your work before exporting usable TTF or OTF files. Ideal for beginners and hobbyists seeking polished typography without complex desktop software.

Highlights
  • Draw and edit glyphs with vector tools
  • Adjust font metrics and spacing
  • Preview fonts in live text
  • Export TTF and OTF font files
  • Work offline on device
  • Import existing fonts
Features
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CREATE FONTS ON YOUR PHONE OR TABLET Font Studio helps you design, edit, and export real fonts without desktop software. Draw letterforms, refine vector paths, set metrics and spacing, preview your type in live text, then share a usable TTF or OTF file. DRAW AND EDIT GLYPHS Use freehand drawing, shapes, and precise vector tools to build each character. Edit nodes and handles, work with layers, and use faint letter guides so your letters sit on baseline, cap height, and x-height. START FAST OR GO BLANK Choose a guided character checklist, editable starter templates, or a blank font. Font Studio is built for beginners and hobbyists who want a polished result without a steep learning curve. IMPORT, PREVIEW, AND EXPORT Import TrueType fonts to use as a starting point. Preview your font as you work. Export valid font files you can install or use in design and writing apps. METRICS, SPACING, AND CONTROL Adjust ascender, descender, side bearings, and glyph width. Tune spacing for readable, balanced type. Validation explains issues in plain language before you export. WORK OFFLINE Create and export entirely on device. Your projects autosave so you can pick up where you left off. BUILT FOR MOBILE AND TABLET Optimized for touch and stylus on iPhone and iPad, with layouts that make the most of larger screens. PERFECT FOR • Hobby typographers and designers • Lettering artists turning sketches into fonts • Students learning type basics • Anyone who wants a custom font without Glyphs or FontLab Download Font Studio and make type that is yours.

Screenshots

Font Maker4 screens
Font Creator Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Font Creator Studio at none against Font Maker's 3. Font Creator Studio also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and device support (3 vs 1). Font Maker's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Font Maker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Font Creator Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Font Maker ships an update every 5 months, Font Creator Studio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Font Maker versus Font Creator Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFont MakerFont Creator Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMANUEL MATAS GALEOTEChelsea Farley

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Font Maker

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Pro$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro$9.991 Month
  • Annual Pro$34.991 Year
None

Font Creator Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Font Maker free?
Font Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Font Creator Studio free?
Font Creator Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Font Maker or Font Creator Studio have ads?
Font Creator Studio shows ads; Font Maker does not.
Which is updated more often, Font Maker or Font Creator Studio?
Font Maker ships an update every 5 months, and Font Creator Studio every 3 weeks. Most recently, Font Maker was updated on October 6, 2026 and Font Creator Studio on October 13, 2026.

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