# Runes vs Font Maker

The clearest difference is rating: Font Maker at 4.4 against Runes's 1.3. Font Maker also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (8.2K vs 35). Runes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Font Maker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Runes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Font Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Font Maker has 8.2K ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Runes's written reviews are positive against 20% of Font Maker's.

Runes ships an update every 11 months, Font Maker every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Runes | Font Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.3 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runes-elvish-translator/id935889702/reviews) | **[4.4 (8.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/font-maker-cursive-keyboard/id1582959159/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 35 | **8.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 14.9% of reviews | **20.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Sanchez Arroyo](https://appshunter.io/developer/802105937) | [Robin Media Apps, SOCIEDAD LIMITADA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629461051) |

## What reviewers say

### Runes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/runes-elvish-translator/id935889702)

Translate names, words, or phrases into Elvish, Dwarvish, or Middle-earth languages. Save your translations as images, assign them to contacts, or share them across social media and messaging apps.

**Highlights:** Translate Elvish, Dwarvish, Middle-earth languages, Translate names, words, and phrases, Save translations as images, Assign translations to contacts, Share translations on social media, Instant messaging sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Font Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/font-maker-cursive-keyboard/id1582959159)

Design your own unique fonts by drawing characters with your finger or choose from a wide collection of pre-made styles. Personalize your keyboard with custom skins to make your messages and social media posts stand out. Express your individuality with endless creative possibilities.

**Highlights:** Create custom fonts by drawing, Browse ready-to-use font collection, Customize keyboard with new skins, Make messages and posts stand out, Express unique personality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Font Maker VIP | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscribtion w/ Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscribtion w/o Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscribtion w/ Trial | $19.99 | per year |
| Font Maker Yearly Subscribtion | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Ability to create custom fonts
- 👍 Easy to use font creation process
- ⭐ Some users find the app fun and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid subscription to fully utilize app
- 🚫 Cannot use self-created fonts outside of the app
- 📢 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable font creation/usage

**Reported bugs**

- Fonts not saving properly
- App freezes and crashes
- Issues with font rendering and usage

**Requested features**

- Allow free usage of self-created fonts
- Improve font export and integration with other apps
- Reduce ads and in-app purchases


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Runes free?

Runes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Font Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Runes or Font Maker?

Font Maker is rated higher. Runes averages 1.3 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Font Maker averages 4.4 from 8.2K ratings.

### Do Runes or Font Maker have ads?

Font Maker shows ads; Runes does not.

### Which is updated more often, Runes or Font Maker?

Runes ships an update every 11 months, and Font Maker every 4 weeks. Most recently, Runes was updated on October 24, 2026 and Font Maker on November 1, 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.*