# Cursive: Learn Cursive — Practice cursive by tracing!

> App for practicing cursive writing through tracing letters and words. (iPhone/iPad app by enoiu.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cursive-learn-cursive/id1643464145 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [enoiu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1595987496)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 4,880 App Store ratings · 114 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 50 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish, Italian, Korean, German (Germany), Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), Chinese (Simplified, China), French (France), Japanese
- Released: 2022-09-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cursive-learn-cursive/id1643464145/reviews.md

## What is Cursive?

This app lets you practice cursive by tracing.  
It includes uppercase and lowercase letters, as well as words in multiple languages.  
You can also add your own words for custom practice.

Practice Cursive
- Trace to practice cursive writing.
- Practice both uppercase and lowercase letters.
- View animated stroke order for each letter.
- Supports special characters in German and Spanish (ä, ö, ß, ü, ñ).
- Practice words in multiple languages.
- Includes over 100 words per language.
- Supports words with accent marks.

Cursive Languages
- Switch between different cursive languages.
- Supports English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, and Portuguese.
- The app’s display language can be linked to the selected cursive language.
- Use the search button to look up word meanings (opens in external browser).
- You can also switch the search button to a share button.

Custom Words
- In “Custom,” you can display typed text in cursive.
- Add typed text to "Custom Words" for practice.
- Custom Words can be sorted and deleted.
- Custom Words are shared across all cursive languages.

Cursive Settings
- Change the font of the example text.
- Adjust the font size of the example text.
- Switch example styles (with line, without line, or none).
- Toggle between pen and eraser.
- Change the pen’s thickness and color.
- Enable or disable zooming.

Customization
- Supports dark mode.
- You can also change the theme color.
- Features a simple design based on Material Design.

## Key features

- Trace to practice cursive
- Uppercase and lowercase letters
- Animated stroke order
- Multi-language support
- Custom word practice
- Adjustable pen and font settings
- Dark mode and theme customization

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Pro version | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Cursive?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- ❤️ Helps improve handwriting
- 🎨 Customizable themes
- 🏆 Effective for learning cursive
- 🕰️ Useful for practicing letters, words, and months
- 📝 Enables writing practice

**Cons**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 💸 Excessive ads and paywalls
- 📵 Deletes writing progress
- 🚫 Inappropriate content for children
- 🖌️ Difficult to use with fingers

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Writing input not responsive
- Frequent app crashes
- Unexpected pop-ups and notifications
- Compatibility issues with certain devices
- Loss of writing progress

**Most requested features**

- Provide feedback on writing performance
- Add more customization options
- Improve writing experience with better tools
- Expand content beyond just letters and words
- Reduce ads and paywall restrictions

## Recent user reviews (10 of 114)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cursive-learn-cursive/id1643464145/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Don’t download.

*2026-08-07, version 7.3.0*

I never wanted this app nor do I know how to use it. I don’t have the USER acc# I can’t cancel sum bs

### 5/5 — Idk

*2026-08-06, version 7.3.0*

Good app

### 3/5 — Easy

*2026-07-25*

Help me writing

### 5/5 — Best app

*2026-06-30*

This app is a amazing app it helped me learn cursive within a little bit of time . The app is filled with amazing a fascinating different ways to learn. So if you looking to learn cursive this is your app

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review!

### 5/5 — Why this app is the best

*2026-06-21, version 7.2.1*

This is the best app because it is teaching me so much cursive

### 5/5 — Cursive

*2026-06-11, version 7.2.1*

I like this so much its so helpful

### 1/5 — C0ntinue here ads

*2026-06-03, version 7.2.1*

Scam! Do N0t G3t

### 1/5 — Don’t buy

*2026-06-01, version 7.2.1*

This app did not work well because it kept on switching my language back to Chinese. If you know how to fix it you should get the app but for now I’m stuck learning cursive in Chinese :(

### 5/5 — 大人の学び直し

*2026-05-30*

英語を学び直すにあたり、大文字の筆記体の書き方を忘れていたのでダウンロード。
筆記体の練習と同時に簡単な単語も復習出来ます。
昭和世代はやっぱり筆記体です笑

**Developer response:** レビューありがとうございます！

### 4/5 — I suck at cursive

*2026-05-26, version 7.2.1*

This has helped a lot

## Frequently asked questions about Cursive

### What does the Cursive app do?

This app allows users to practice cursive writing by tracing letters and words. It provides animated stroke orders for each letter and supports practice in multiple languages, including special characters.

### What are the key features for practicing cursive?

Key features include tracing practice for both uppercase and lowercase letters, animated stroke order guides, multi-language support with special characters, and the ability to add custom words for personalized practice.

### Is the app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. This means some features or content might require a purchase to unlock.

### What languages are supported for cursive practice?

The app supports cursive practice in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, and Portuguese. It also handles special characters and accent marks specific to these languages.

### Can I practice my own words in cursive?

Yes, you can add your own typed text to the 'Custom Words' section for practice. These custom words are displayed in cursive and are shared across all supported cursive languages.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.3.0 — 2026-06-25

Fixed an issue where word and group management did not work properly.

### 7.2.1 — 2026-05-05

- Improved ad display.
- Improved stability.

### 7.1.4 — 2026-04-10

Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 7.1.2 — 2026-04-05

- Added a feature to use Pro features (excluding ad removal) for 24 hours for free by watching a video ad.
- Added support for Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese as in-app languages.
- Minor bug fixes and improvements.

### 7.0.3 — 2026-03-18

- You can now organize and save words into groups (Pro version).
- Added backup and restore functionality.

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