Comparison

AnyFont vs xTool Creative Space

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
Currently charting
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

AnyFont4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
AnyFont versus xTool Creative Space: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnyFontxTool Creative Space
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (26K ratings)4.7 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.8% of reviews — better37.7% of reviews
Number of ratings26K — better1.2K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#42 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB339 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvo Tec Labs @ Pepperbit OnlineMakeblock Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

AnyFont

All ratings26,139 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral1.9%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews968 reviews
Positive37.8%
Neutral5.3%
Negative56.9%

xTool Creative Space

All ratings1,180 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive37.7%
Neutral11.5%
Negative50.8%

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

1 purchases

AnyFont

One-time1
  • Unlock Bundled Fonts$0.99
None

xTool Creative Space

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AnyFont free?
AnyFont costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is xTool Creative Space free?
xTool Creative Space is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AnyFont or xTool Creative Space?
xTool Creative Space is rated higher. AnyFont averages 4.6 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while xTool Creative Space averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.
Do AnyFont or xTool Creative Space have ads?
AnyFont shows ads; xTool Creative Space does not.
Which is updated more often, AnyFont or xTool Creative Space?
AnyFont ships an update every 2 months, and xTool Creative Space every 5 weeks. Most recently, AnyFont was updated on October 17, 2026 and xTool Creative Space on October 16, 2026.

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