Best Vertical Text Apps

247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

Out of 247+ vertical text apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Vertical Text Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Phonto - Text on PhotosPhonto - Text on PhotosFree4.8★ (122K)YesYesNov 2026
2Font Keyboard - Cool FontsFont Keyboard - Cool FontsFree4.6★ (195K)YesYesNov 2026
3Shorta - Vertical SeriesShorta - Vertical SeriesFree4.7★ (48)YesYesOct 2026
4TatePad - Vertical WritingTatePad - Vertical WritingFree4.9★ (33)YesYesOct 2026
5Read VerticalRead VerticalFree—YesNoMay 2026
6Vertical: Classic Tab BrowserVertical: Classic Tab BrowserFree—YesNoMay 2026
7Mongol Text EditorMongol Text EditorFree—NoNoMay 2026
8FontSaz فونت سازFontSaz فونت سازFree—YesNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Vertical Text

Phonto - Text on Photos#1

Phonto - Text on Photos by youthhr

Photo & Typography
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
4.8😊(122K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Easily add text to your photos with a vast library of fonts and extensive customization options. Adjust size, color, gradient, stroke, shadow, and even curve or warp text. Share your creations directly to social media.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Variety of fonts and customization options
  • 🚀 Quick and efficient editing
  • 👍 Helpful for creating thumbnails and graphics
  • 🚀 Seamless integration with other apps
  • 👍 Intuitive interface

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezing issues
  • 🐛 Difficulty aligning or centering text
  • 🐛 Saving projects can be unreliable
  • 🐛 Watermarking issues or loss of image quality
  • 🔋 Ads can be disruptive during use
Font Keyboard - Cool Fonts#2

Font Keyboard - Cool Fonts by Pro App Company Limited

Fonts, Auto Paste & Text Art
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.6😊(195K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Type with a wide variety of cool fonts, GIFs, and stickers directly from your keyboard. Personalize your typing experience with custom themes, colors, and effects. Quickly send pre-saved text with the auto-paste feature.

What We Love

  • 💻 Variety of fonts and keyboard designs
  • 🎨 Customizable keyboard options
  • 🆓 Many free font options
  • 🤩 Fun and creative typing experience
  • 🙌 Helpful for emphasizing text

Room to Improve

  • 🕰️ Forced daily keyboard changes
  • 🚫 Many fonts locked behind paywall
  • 🙄 Intrusive ads and popups
  • 📵 Inability to use emojis with font keyboard
  • 🤔 Confusing keyboard switching process
Shorta - Vertical Series#3

Shorta - Vertical Series by Shorta LLC

Drama, Horror, Comedy & More
Worth Considering
🎬 Entertainment
4.7(48 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Discover original series with episodes under two minutes, designed for vertical viewing on your phone. Enjoy a wide range of genres from drama to horror, with new content added weekly. Watch online or download for offline viewing.

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FAQ about Vertical Text

What are the best vertical text apps for iPhone?
Phonto - Text on Photos tops our vertical text apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 122K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top vertical text apps we rank are free to download, including Phonto - Text on Photos and Font Keyboard - Cool Fonts.
Phonto - Text on Photos shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 247+ vertical text apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.