# Handwriting Wizard - Learn to Write Letters, Numbers & Words

> Interactive tracing app for learning letters, numbers, and words with customizable features. (iPhone/iPad app by Innovative Investments Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handwriting-wizard-learn-to-write-letters-numbers-and-words/id1071890681 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Innovative Investments Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/414603477)
- Category: Education, Games, Family
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 154 App Store ratings · 89 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 147 MB
- Languages: American English, Czech, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Romanian, Russian and 2 more
- Released: 2016-01-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handwriting-wizard-learn-to-write-letters-numbers-and-words/id1071890681/reviews.md

## What is Handwriting Wizard?

“Amazing, customizable tracing app.  No wonder kids and teachers love it!”

Handwriting Wizard was developed to help every child learn how to trace letters, numbers, and words in a fun, simple, and interactive way.

KEY FEATURES
- Show and enforce how to trace letters correctly
- Fun animations and sound effects keep kids engaged
- Can even swap out the scorecard with a sticker rewards page for little users
- Can easily add your own custom words including audio and images
- Select one of five fonts
- Fully customizable to suite every user
- Add multiple users and save game settings and user stats at user level

PERFECT FOR KIDS
- Kids want to have fun.  That’s why our sound effects and animations make tracing letters a truly enjoyable experience for kids
- Add a fun sticker rewards page for kids to earn and play with their stickers
- Record your own success sounds - kids love hearing a familiar voice
- Add your own words and images of things your child is familiar with

PERFECT FOR PARENTS & TEACHERS
- Easy to customize
- Add unlimited number of users
- Adjust game settings for each user
- Track progress for each user
- Easy to add your own content including images and audios

TRACING APP SETTINGS
- Allow stops between tracing spots ON / OFF
- Draw only on model ON / OFF
- Show model ON / OFF
- Letter sounds (customize so letters can make sound by name or phonics)
- Customize dots (you can adjust the tracing paths)
- Select critters so each kid can play with their favorites
- Select fonts
- Adjust difficulty: Easy | Medium | Hard
- Adjust session length
- Adjust sequence: A to Z | Random | As entered
- Progression: Automatic | Manual

HEROIC SUPPORT

Heroic Support is not just what we do.  It's really what makes us, well, us.  It's that drive to make a difference in your life - no matter how big or small.  Really, it's our way of life because we want you to be our customer for a lifetime of fun and learning.

Have questions?  We are here to help.  Email us at support@grasshopperapps.com

## Key features

- Trace letters, numbers, and words
- Customizable words with audio and images
- Fun animations and sound effects
- Sticker reward system
- Multiple user profiles
- Progress tracking
- Adjustable difficulty and settings

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Everything | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Handwriting Wizard?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- ✏️ Effective letter and number formation teaching
- 🎨 Cute and engaging graphics with visual guides
- 🎤 Customizable content with voice recording feature
- 🎯 Helpful for special needs and fine motor skill development
- 📚 Good for second language learners and vocabulary building
- 🏆 Motivational rewards and encouragement system
- 🎮 Fun and entertaining for young learners
- 🔤 Proper letter formation with guided tracing
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Suitable for various age groups and learning levels

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing issues
- ❌ App won't open or launch properly
- 🔄 Tracing freezes during use
- 🎯 Mismatched audio, visuals, and text content
- 💰 Misleading free app claims with hidden paywalls
- 🎨 Non-traditional number formations (1, 4, 9) confuse learners
- ⚙️ Difficult setup and customization process
- 🎤 Microphone recording functionality issues
- 😴 Limited engagement and repetitive gameplay
- ⏱️ Sessions too long for short attention spans

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes upon opening or on splash screen
- App freezes during tracing activities
- Audio voiceover doesn't match displayed word or picture
- Microphone recording fails to function
- App locks up after user makes a mistake
- Crashes when attempting to alter or customize content
- Compatibility issues with iPad and iPhone X
- App won't open after in-app purchase

**Most requested features**

- Pre-writing shapes for foundational skills
- Save and track progress with dated screenshots
- Montessori-style number formations as alternative option
- Font customization and stroke sequence options
- Full word display on screen during writing practice
- Sentence-level writing practice
- Spanish language support
- Elimination of waypoints for advanced users
- More engaging game mechanics and incentives

## Recent user reviews (10 of 89)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handwriting-wizard-learn-to-write-letters-numbers-and-words/id1071890681/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Review

*2023-01-22, version 1.2*

After an enthusiastic start we were disappointed as tracing got frozen in too many occasions.

### 2/5 — Word writing

*2021-12-15, version 1.2*

I do like the app, but when practicing word writing, the picture and the spoken word don’t match - for example it says cap but shows a picture of a can and writes the word can.

### 5/5 — Grate

*2021-10-24, version 1.2*

I love this app so much m💗💖

### 1/5 — Does not open

*2020-05-09, version 1.2*

Hi, I don’t know why I cannot open this app!

### 5/5 — Amazing 😉

*2020-04-05, version 1.2*

Love it 😻 so does my cousin

### 1/5 — I do not like it but it helps my kids to write.

*2020-01-17*

Hi l will tell you y you should not to get this app.
1 it glitch to bad that I can not help my kids with the app.
2 the parents place is to easy to get in to.
3 my kids like to play with the stickers but they don’t like the space ones. This is the reason my kids love the game 1 they like the stuff they need to follow the bees and stuff 2 they like the stickers. Those are the only things my kids told me. And I think my kids would give this game a 5 star.

### 1/5 — Nice but picture word and voice out of sync

*2019-11-08, version 1.2*

Picture shown different to word and voiceover !! Very confusing for my little one

### 1/5 — Crashes upon opening

*2019-06-30, version 1.2*

Please fix. After paying in app, the app no longer will open. Just the title page. This is a big let down. How about you refund my purchase since it is not useful on the iPad any longer.

### 1/5 — App Crashes

*2019-06-27, version 1.2*

App crashes before opening on the splash screen every time.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work.

*2019-04-07*

Doesn’t work on this iPad, just crashes every time I try to open it. Have deleted it and reinstalled it but same issue.

## Frequently asked questions about Handwriting Wizard

### What does Handwriting Wizard do?

Handwriting Wizard is an interactive app designed to help children learn how to trace letters, numbers, and words. It uses fun animations, sound effects, and customizable features to make the learning process engaging and effective for young learners.

### What are the key features of this handwriting app?

Key features include guided tracing for correct letter formation, engaging animations and sound effects, a sticker reward system, the ability to add custom words with audio and images, selection from five fonts, and extensive customization options for settings and user profiles.

### Is Handwriting Wizard free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. This means that while the core functionality is available, certain additional features or content may require a purchase.

### Who is this app best suited for?

This app is perfect for young children who are learning to write their first letters, numbers, and words. It is also highly beneficial for parents and teachers looking for a fun, interactive, and customizable tool to support early literacy and handwriting development.

### Can I add my own words for my child to trace?

Yes, you can easily add your own custom words for your child to trace. The app also allows you to associate these custom words with specific audio and images, making the learning experience more personalized and relevant to your child's interests.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2016-02-24

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Added ability to access game settings from main settings menu
- Minor bug fixes and improvements

### 1.1 — 2016-01-24

- minor bug fixes and improvements
- added sticker rewards
- added success sounds

### 1.0 — 2016-01-12

No release notes.

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