Comparison

Install New Fonts vs Lock Screen 27

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

Head to head
About

Install New Fonts

Expand your creative options by installing over 800 font families for use in iWork and other applications. This app allows for both personal and commercial use of the fonts. You can also install your own TrueType and OpenType fonts.

Highlights
  • Over 800 font families
  • Personal and commercial use
  • Supports .ttf and .otf formats
  • Install your own fonts
  • Works with iWork apps
  • Restart apps to apply
Features
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Install more than 800 font families for use in iWork and many other apps. You may use these fonts for personal and commercial purposes. In order for the new fonts to appear within some app, you should restart that app (double tap Home Button and swipe up). If you want to remove any font, you should open Settings->General->Profiles and uninstall its profile. You can install your own .ttf and .otf fonts. Select .ttf or .otf file in any other app (Safari, Mail, Dropbox), tap "Open In..." and select "Install New Fonts". Some of the supported apps (there are many more): Pages Numbers Keynote BibleReader Daedalus WriteRoom WritePad Notes Plus Moleskine Drafts Halftone 2 Notepad + Typing Tutor for iPad

About

Lock Screen 27

Personalize your device's lock screen with custom text, emojis, app shortcuts, and contact links. Access your favorite websites and apps directly from your lock screen. Choose from a variety of icon packs and wallpapers to create a unique look.

Highlights
  • Custom text and emoji
  • Website and app shortcuts
  • Contact shortcuts
  • Icon packs
  • Wallpapers
Features
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Lock Screen 27 lets you personalize your lock screen like never before. There are no limits to customizing your Lock Screen! Here’s a glimpse: ● Custom Text & Emoji ● Website & app shortcuts ● Contacts ● Icons Pack ● Wallpapers Subscription: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of the selected plan. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to Account Settings after purchase. You can cancel your subscription or free trial in the iTunes settings at least 24-hours before the end of the free trial period. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period and you will be downgraded to the free service. Subscription options: Week Price: $ 2.99 Annual: $19.99 Privacy Policy: https://appchi.org/privacy-policy Terms: https://appchi.org/terms-of-use Support : support@appchi.org

Screenshots

Install New Fonts3 screens
Lock Screen 274 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lock Screen 27 at 71% against Install New Fonts's 23%. Lock Screen 27 also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (7.8K vs 16). Install New Fonts's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Install New Fonts sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Lock Screen 27 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lock Screen 27 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lock Screen 27 has 7.8K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Install New Fonts's written reviews are positive against 71% of Lock Screen 27's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Install New Fonts ships an update weekly, Lock Screen 27 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Install New Fonts versus Lock Screen 27: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInstall New FontsLock Screen 27
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (16 ratings)4.5 (7.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.1% of reviews71.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings167.8K — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS7.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size335 MB231 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDenis TokarevAppchi LLC

Customer experience

Install New Fonts

All ratings16 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive23.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative76.9%

Lock Screen 27

All ratings7,806 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral4.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews398 reviews
Positive71.1%
Neutral7.5%
Negative21.4%

Bugs and requests

Install New Fonts

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Lock Screen 27

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Widgets not working
  • Shortcuts not functioning properly
  • Wallpaper selection issues
  • Blank icons
  • Transition issues when opening shortcuts

Requested features

5 requests
  • More aesthetic wallpapers
  • Shortcut widgets
  • Custom app icons for widgets
  • Larger text size
  • More than 2 apps per Lock Screen

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Install New Fonts

One-time1
  • Full Version$1.99
2 purchases

Lock Screen 27

Subscriptions2
  • Widget & Aesthetic Wallpapers7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • One Year Access$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Install New Fonts free?
Install New Fonts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lock Screen 27 free?
Lock Screen 27 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Install New Fonts or Lock Screen 27?
Lock Screen 27 is rated higher. Install New Fonts averages 3.0 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Lock Screen 27 averages 4.5 from 7.8K ratings.
Do Install New Fonts or Lock Screen 27 have ads?
Lock Screen 27 shows ads; Install New Fonts does not.
Which is updated more often, Install New Fonts or Lock Screen 27?
Install New Fonts ships an update weekly, and Lock Screen 27 fortnightly. Most recently, Install New Fonts was updated on November 1, 2026 and Lock Screen 27 on November 10, 2026.

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