Comparison

Syriac Reader vs Keyboard Fonts & Cursive Text

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

Head to head
About

Syriac Reader

This app allows users to read Syriac letters on their iPhone and iPad. It includes a Safari extension to display Syriac text on web pages, translating unreadable characters into proper Syriac letters with a single tap. Two Syriac fonts are also provided for installation.

Highlights
  • Read Syriac letters on iPhone and iPad
  • Safari extension for web reading
  • Translate unreadable characters
  • Includes Serto Jerusalem font
  • Includes Estrangelo Midyat font
Features
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Ever followed a link only to find out it is just boxes? Syriac reader is an easy to use app that enables you to read Syriac letters on your iPhone and iPad. It also includes a Safari extension that lets you read Syriac letters on the web in Safari. It translates all the boxes to Syriac letters with a single tap. This version includes - Two Syriac fonts to be installed on your device - Serto Jerusalem and Estrangelo Midyat fonts - Fast and easy to use Safari extension to read Syriac letters on the web

About

Keyboard Fonts & Cursive Text

This app provides a custom keyboard for iOS devices, allowing users to apply unique fonts to text in various applications. Easily enhance your messages, social media posts, and more with a wide selection of stylish fonts. It offers free options and an optional subscription for expanded features.

Highlights
  • Custom fonts for any iOS app
  • Use in Messages, Social Media, and more
  • Easy setup and use
  • Large selection of fonts
  • Regular font updates
  • Rearrange keyboard order
Features
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Awesome Fonts Keyboard lets you use beautiful custom fonts anywhere on your iPhone. Type with stylish fonts in Messages, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, WhatsApp, Snapchat, iMessage, and any other app that uses the iOS keyboard. Features: • Many unique font styles • Works across your favorite apps • Quick and easy setup with simple instructions • Customize and rearrange your keyboards • Fast, intuitive, and easy to use • Regular updates with new fonts and improvements Express yourself with eye-catching text and make every message stand out. Privacy Policy: https://accesscreativitylabs.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://accesscreativitylabs.com/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Syriac Reader1 screens
Keyboard Fonts & Cursive Text4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Keyboard Fonts & Cursive Text at 67% against Syriac Reader's 0%. Keyboard Fonts & Cursive Text also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.6) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 11 months). Syriac Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support 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. Keyboard Fonts & Cursive Text sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Syriac Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Keyboard Fonts & Cursive Text holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Keyboard Fonts & Cursive Text has 238 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Syriac Reader's written reviews are positive against 67% of Keyboard Fonts & Cursive Text's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Syriac Reader ships an update every 11 months, Keyboard Fonts & Cursive Text every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Syriac Reader versus Keyboard Fonts & Cursive Text: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSyriac ReaderKeyboard Fonts & Cursive Text
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (5 ratings)4.5 (238 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5238 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnteneh SahledengelAccess Creativity Labs LLC

Customer experience

Syriac Reader

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Keyboard Fonts & Cursive Text

All ratings238 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative22.2%

In-app purchases

None

Syriac Reader

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Keyboard Fonts & Cursive Text

Subscriptions1
  • Unlock All Features3 Days trial$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Syriac Reader free?
Syriac Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Keyboard Fonts & Cursive Text free?
Keyboard Fonts & Cursive Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Syriac Reader or Keyboard Fonts & Cursive Text?
Keyboard Fonts & Cursive Text is rated higher. Syriac Reader averages 3.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Keyboard Fonts & Cursive Text averages 4.5 from 238 ratings.
Do Syriac Reader or Keyboard Fonts & Cursive Text have ads?
Neither Syriac Reader nor Keyboard Fonts & Cursive Text shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Syriac Reader or Keyboard Fonts & Cursive Text?
Syriac Reader ships an update every 11 months, and Keyboard Fonts & Cursive Text every 2 weeks. Most recently, Syriac Reader was updated on November 1, 2026 and Keyboard Fonts & Cursive Text on November 7, 2026.

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