AnyFont vs xTool Creative Space
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AnyFont
Install custom fonts on your iPhone or iPad to use in various apps like Word, Pages, and Keynote. Supports TTF, OTF, and TTC formats, with options to add single or multiple fonts via file sharing or cloud services. An optional font bundle is available for purchase.
- Install .ttf, .otf, .ttc fonts
- Add single or multiple fonts
- Use fonts in Word, Pages, Keynote
- Preview fonts within the app
- Optional font bundle purchase
- Supports Dark Mode
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*** COMPATIBLE WITH WORD, EXCEL AND POWERPOINT FOR IOS *** With AnyFont it is finally possible to install any additional font in TrueTypeFont- (.ttf), OpenTypeFont- (.otf) or TrueType Collection- (.ttc) format on your iPhone or iPad. These fonts can then be used throughout the system in other apps like Word, PowerPoint, Pages, Keynote and many more. No more unexpectedly replaced fonts in presentations because the iPhone or iPad does not know them. The perfect solution for everybody who creates presentations on a Mac or PC to show them on their iPad. Extremely easy to use. An extensive FAQ and an introductory tutorial help you to understand the app. Check out this video tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/@AnyFont-iOS Features: - Add new fonts as .ttf, .ttc or .otf file using iTunes file sharing or the „Open in…“ dialog from other apps like Mail or Dropbox - Add single fonts or multiple fonts as a ZIP- or TTC-file - Install single fonts or multiple fonts at once - Preview your fonts in AnyFont’s storage - Access FontBundles.net from within AnyFont - Optional bundle of 1,000+ fonts (In-App Purchase) - Complete list of all installed fonts on the device - Support for Dark Mode (requires iOS 13) Working with: - Word, Excel and PowerPoint - Numbers, Keynote and Pages - Cricut Design Space - Office Suite Pro - Office²HD - and many other apps! AnyFont website: https://www.anyfont.app Tutorial Video: https://www.youtube.com/@AnyFont-iOS NOTE: It is not possible to change the system-font on your device with AnyFont. With AnyFont you can install additional fonts on your device which can then be used by other apps which make use of the device's font book. NOTE II: Some fonts using Cyrillic or Asian characters may not be supported by this way of installing fonts due to their size. The maximum size of a configuration profile for a font is 20 MB. NOTE III: You don't have to purchase the optional font bundle to use AnyFont. You can always add your own fonts to install them on your device.
xTool Creative Space
Design, edit, and control your xTool laser machine from your PC, iPad, or mobile device. Create intricate designs with text curving, QR code generation, and a library of shapes. Process images and connect wirelessly for a seamless workflow anywhere.
- Design and editing suite
- Machine control
- Wireless connectivity
- Text curving
- QR code generation
- Shape library
- Image processing
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xTool Creative Space is developed for xTool laser machines. It integrates the functions of design, editing, and machine control. Experience a seamless, efficient workflow whether you're using a PC, iPad, or mobile. Our iPhone app enables you to: 1. Snap & Process on the go, no need for a computer. 2. Connect your machine wirelessly. From editing to processing, your work follows you wherever you go. 3. Curve your text with a simple click & drag to add flair to your designs. 4. Generate barcodes and QR codes in one click, making your project more interactive. 5. Explore a rich collection of shapes, including Borders, Plants, Animals, Festivals, and more! 6. Quickly upload and process images of multiple formats including XCS, SVG, DXF, PNG, JPG, and BMP. On the iPad app, you'll get more powerful features: 1. Flesh out creativity with hand drawing, just as easy as drawing on a piece of paper. 2. Convert bitmap and sketches to vector path. 3. Create your own material test array with various processing parameters. 4. Tap into xTool Projects, get 1000+ project ideas, tutorials, and free design files created by xTool users.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: xTool Creative Space at Free against AnyFont's $1.99. xTool Creative Space also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). AnyFont's advantage is ratings volume (26K vs 1.2K) and chart position (#42 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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
xTool Creative Space is free to download; AnyFont costs $1.99 up front. AnyFont sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. xTool Creative Space asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for AnyFont against 4.7 for xTool Creative Space. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AnyFont has 26K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 38% and 38% positive.
AnyFont ships an update every 2 months, xTool Creative Space every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AnyFont | xTool Creative Space |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (26K ratings) | 4.7 (1.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 37.8% of reviews — better | 37.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 26K — better | 1.2K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #42 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 339 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Evo Tec Labs @ Pepperbit Online | Makeblock Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
AnyFont
xTool Creative Space
Bugs and requests
AnyFont
Reported bugs
4 issues- Fonts no longer work with Microsoft Office apps after iOS 14 update
- Fonts installed as profiles disappear after device reset
- App crashes when trying to open font zip files
- App resets font organization without warning
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to sort not installed fonts
- Sync fonts between Mac and iOS
- Batch install fonts
- Ability to install entire font families at once
- Search function for installed fonts
xTool Creative Space
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
AnyFont
- Unlock Bundled Fonts$0.99
xTool Creative Space
No in-app purchases
Questions
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