# Phont vs Notes Writer

The clearest difference is rating: Notes Writer at 4.5 against Phont's 3.2. Notes Writer also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (7.3K vs 6). Phont's advantage is iOS requirement (18 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phont sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Notes Writer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Notes Writer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notes Writer has 7.3K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Phont's written reviews are positive against 45% of Notes Writer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Phont ships an update every 9 months, Notes Writer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phont | Notes Writer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phont/id838037035/reviews) | **[4.5 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-writer-pdf-quiz-docs/id1423643723/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **7.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 44.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 688 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MY AR UNIPESSOAL LDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527916019) | [Kairoos Solutions SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/978066434) |

## What reviewers say

### Phont

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phont/id838037035)

Easily install and manage custom fonts on your device. Access a library of over 5000 fonts or import your own to enhance projects in various creative and productivity applications.

**Highlights:** 5000+ ready-to-use fonts, Import custom font files, Preview, try, and apply fonts, Sort by language & search by name, Comprehensive font licensing, Integrates with Procreate, GoodNotes, Adobe, Office

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Phont Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Phont Pro 6 Months | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| Phont Pro Yearly | $5.99 | per year |
| Phont Lifetime VIP | $29.99 | one-time |


### Notes Writer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-writer-pdf-quiz-docs/id1423643723)

This app combines handwriting, PDFs, voice recordings, and AI for note-taking, document annotation, and idea organization. It offers a paper-like writing experience with various tools and supports students, professionals, and writers with specialized features.

**Highlights:** Handwriting with Apple Pencil, PDF annotation and form filling, Voice recording and transcription, AI-powered writing assistance, Flashcard creation and spaced repetition, Quiz generation from notes, Document import and export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Notes Writer Unlock All and AI | $3.99 | per month |
| Notes Writer Unlock All and AI | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro Full Unlock | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth writing experience
- 💡 Versatile note-taking features
- 🔒 Good privacy
- 👍 Useful for various purposes (notes, PDF annotations, etc.)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔒 Limiting free version with paywalls
- 🐛 Bugs with erasing, page management, and file corruption
- 🐛 Laggy performance and slow loading times

**Reported bugs**

- Notes randomly disappearing or getting corrupted
- Inability to recover deleted documents
- Unexpected behavior when adding/deleting pages
- Syncing issues and broken links between documents

**Requested features**

- Add more brushes and pen customization options
- Improve the clipping/selection tool
- Implement OCR and handwriting search
- Provide a Mac version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phont free?

Phont is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Notes Writer free?

Notes Writer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Phont or Notes Writer?

Notes Writer is rated higher. Phont averages 3.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Notes Writer averages 4.5 from 7.3K ratings.

### Do Phont or Notes Writer have ads?

Neither Phont nor Notes Writer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Phont or Notes Writer?

Phont ships an update every 9 months, and Notes Writer every 4 days. Most recently, Phont was updated on November 1, 2026 and Notes Writer on November 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*