Fontastic

Fontastic: Your Font Library, Simplified.

Client: Harf Labs (In-house Project)
Industry: Design Tools, Typography
Services Provided: Product Design, Native iOS Development

Overview

Fontastic is a sleek, modern iOS app for font management and installation across Apple devices. Designed for creatives and professionals, it offers a curated library of 1000+ fonts, fully installable with a tap—no ads, no logins, no purchases.

What We Set Out to Solve

Finding and using custom fonts on iOS has traditionally been tedious. We created Fontastic to simplify the process: install any font in seconds and use it anywhere—from Apple’s native apps to Procreate, Adobe, and Canva.

How We Built It

Built using SwiftUI, Fontastic delivers speed, simplicity, and clarity. Features include:

1000+ Ready-to-Use Fonts
Sort by Name or Popularity
Custom Preview Text
Category & Language Filters
No Ads, Logins, or In-App Purchases

Compatible With:

Apple Mail
Apple iWork (Pages, Numbers, Keynote)
Adobe Suite
Procreate
Affinity Designer / Photo
GoodNotes
Canva
And hundreds more

The Hard Parts

Font Management: Ensuring smooth handling of a large library while maintaining UX simplicity.
App Compatibility: Guaranteeing fonts would work across all major creative platforms.

The Impact: A Go-To Utility for Designers on iOS

Since launch, Fontastic has become a go-to tool for:

Freelancers needing fonts on the go
Calligraphy Enthusiasts experimenting with type
Content Creators in Procreate, Canva, and Adobe
Students building creative reports

Typography, simplified—Fontastic turns fonts into a creative asset ready to use in seconds.

Technologies Used:

SwiftUI, Composable Architecture

Harf Labs: Building Seamless Digital Experiences

The development of Fontastic exemplifies Harf Labs' commitment to identifying user needs within specific ecosystems and creating tailored solutions that prioritize seamless integration and high performance. By focusing on the unique capabilities of the Apple ecosystem, Fontastic provides a powerful, streamlined font management experience, underscoring our ability to deliver intuitive and effective applications.