# Cali - For better handwriting — Make cute notes on school

> App for improving handwriting and calligraphy with digital tools. (iPhone/iPad app by Miguel Angel Garcia Calderon.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cali-for-better-handwriting/id1451893607 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Miguel Angel Garcia Calderon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449643410)
- Category: Entertainment, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.50/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.1 · 24 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-02-15
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cali-for-better-handwriting/id1451893607/reviews.md

## What is Cali?

-Make your calligraphy to look like printed text.
-Have control over your pace of writing and start small. It will take time and patience but it will happen.
-You can write with your fingers however, Cali offers the best experience with the Apple Pencil.
-Learn to write more than seven different fonts (more fonts coming soon).
-Try and get each and every alphabet that you write to be close enough to your definition of good. 
-Cali allows to maintain a symmetrical pattern in your writing.

## Key features

- Convert handwriting to printed text
- Control writing pace
- Supports Apple Pencil
- Learn multiple fonts
- Improve writing symmetry

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads by one year | $9.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads forever | $21.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cali-for-better-handwriting/id1451893607/reviews.md

### 4/5 — My cali review

*2023-07-21*

The only reason I gave it a 4 is because it does not teach me it makes me trace

### 1/5 — Don’t buy

*2021-03-30, version 2.2.3*

I paid the $4.99 to unlock everything and be add free, but after I paid the $4.99 it still is forcing adds upon me to access the text.

**Developer response:** dear thatfilmguy97
We inform you that all the errors in Cali have been corrected. You can restore your purchase from the "restore purchase" button

### 1/5 — Not designed well

*2020-08-28, version 1.5.3*

Not compatible with the Apple Pencil and won’t let you start working on words at the beginning

**Developer response:** Dear Downwithllc,
Thank you for your comments. We want to inform you that now Cali has full support for Apple Pencil. You can check it now. Greetings

### 4/5 — Great potential, but not there YET!

*2020-02-10, version 1.5.2*

I absolutely love the idea of Cali, but i have some problems.
First off, I can’t seem to zoom in without giving Cali a seizure, which I think is a bit annoying. Secondly, on the rare occasion that I actually can zoom in, I can’t zoom out, because half of the screen disappears. Lastly, I would love to see third-party stylist integration, because I honestly writing with the XIRON Pen, but Cali and the XIRON Pen do not get along, but they. Need to solve their differences, because I love them both. There are also some small bugs that I notice every now and again, but that’s not that big of a deal. I cannot wait to see Cali when it reaches it’s full potential, but until then, I think we need a break,
Hope to reunite soon,
					Jax

**Developer response:** Dear JaxonOncale,
Thanks for the review. We want to inform you that we have made optimizations in Cali. We hope that Cali is even more useful to you. Regards

### 4/5 — Simple & Practical

*2019-11-24, version 1.4.4*

I love this app. I don’t know if it just wasn’t working well before this date or if people were being overly picky but this is a nice app to practice the hand lettering that u was most interested in learning. I use this on my iPad mini with the Apple Pencil and it works beautifully. Only things I wish it had are the ability to erase/clear a page that you’re working on and to be able to swipe to the next page to practice on. Still love it though. Hope to see more options soon!

**Developer response:** Dear nadiibird,
your opinion is really important to us. We read your review and add it new features to Cali that you will enjoy like zooming and a new button to clear all the screen.

Regards

### 4/5 — Great Potential

*2019-04-23, version 1.2.0*

(FYI iPad Pro 3rd gen w/ 2nd gen Apple Pencil)

This is exactly the type of app I’m looking for. I want to learn lettering but working on my cursive/calligraphy in general would be a nice start. Hopefully by the time I’ve mastered all the cursive again (haven’t used it much since grade school) the app creators will have added more fonts.  

Few problems...
Needs tutorial. 
- how to erase. 
- how to go back to the previous worksheets
- how to increase page size. (I find it much easer to practice on larger letters before going to smaller font sizes.)
- how to change pen type (if possible)

Wish there was a option to purchase app/coins without watching ads but that’s just me. I’m sure more people will appreciate the ad based user experience since it keeps things free. 

App has lots of potential. It’s what I was trying to do with Procreate but way less complicated. Hopefully they add lettering worksheets. Can’t want to try more fonts.

**Developer response:** Dear Kayla Janae
We are working to improve Cali. We have taken most of your suggestions and will be integrated in the next update.
Thank you very much for your review, it helps us to know that Cali is useful and that it has potential for improvement.

regards

### 1/5 — Bad

*2019-04-17, version 1.2.0*

You should be able to actually write on the letter. I can only write around it

**Developer response:** Dear Gloria
We are improving Cali day by day, we regret that you have a bad experience with Cali.
We hope to fulfill your expectations in the next update.
Your opinion has helped us to integrate improvements in the application to meet everyone's needs.

regards

## Frequently asked questions about Cali

### What is Cali?

Cali is an application designed to help users improve their handwriting and calligraphy skills. It allows you to practice writing in various fonts and transform your script into a neat, printed style.

### Does Cali have ads?

The provided data indicates that Cali offers a subscription to 'Remove ads by one year' for $9.99, suggesting that advertisements are present in the free version of the app.

### How much does Cali cost?

Cali is available for free. There is an optional one-year subscription to remove ads for $9.99.

### What devices does Cali support?

Cali is currently supported on iPad devices.

### What is the age rating for Cali?

Cali has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger users and children.

### How often is Cali updated?

The latest version of Cali, 2.3.3, was released on January 14, 2022. The app was initially released on February 15, 2019.

### What is the user rating for Cali?

Cali has a user rating of 2.5 stars based on 13 ratings.

### Can I use Cali with my finger?

Yes, you can write with your fingers in Cali. However, the app offers the best experience when used with an Apple Pencil for more precise control.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3.3 — 2022-01-14

Support for ipad mini 6 has been added

### 2.3.2 — 2021-05-24

Two new fonts (Alex and Mento) were added.
Battery consumption when drawing strokes has been optimized.

### 2.3.1 — 2021-05-11

A new Lollipop font has been added.
Fixed two bugs that was causing Cali to crash

### 2.3.0 — 2021-05-05

We have implemented in-app purchases to enjoy Cali without advertising.
Now you can try Cali, and if our technology convinces you, you can completely eliminate advertising to access your calligraphy routines faster.

More fonts are on the way!

### 2.2.4 — 2021-04-01

Performance optimization.

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