Best iWriteWords alternatives: apps like iWriteWords

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.2 avg rating

1 free apps

Updated October 2026

Roy Winata

iWriteWords is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to iWriteWords

#1

Ready to Print by Essare LLC

Pre-writing for ages 2-7

Editor's Choice

4.7(33 ratings)

$19.99

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This app helps children aged 2-7 develop essential pre-writing skills through a structured progression of activities. Designed by an occupational therapist, it focuses on building a strong foundation for handwriting and preventing bad habits.

#2

Dexteria Jr. by BinaryLabs, Inc.

Fine Motor Skill Development

Strong Contender

3.5(8 ratings)

$4.99In-App Purchases

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This app offers engaging hand and finger exercises designed to develop fine motor skills and handwriting readiness in children aged 2-7. It features fun animations, music, and sound effects, with automatic progress tracking and reporting for parents and educators.

#3

iTrace for Schools by DEVPOCKET LLC

Letter Tracing Game for Kids

Worth Considering

4.4😊(845 ratings)

$19.99

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This app guides children in learning to write letters, numbers, words, and shapes through interactive tracing and repetition. Designed for early learners, it fosters proper formation and fine-motor skills with positive reinforcement and adaptive pacing.

What We Love

👍 Wonderful app for practicing handwriting
🎨 Ability to add custom words and pictures
📈 Tracks progress and mistakes
🚫 No ads or data collection
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Helps whole family learn
🎓 Great for intervention and language learners
👏 Responsive developer
🎨 Customizable for left-handed users

Room to Improve

💰 Expensive compared to free versions
🐛 Strict on letter tracing, not forgiving for early learners
🔙 Back button causes loss of progress
🔇 Sound issues and missing audio features
🔍 Difficult to access parent controls
🌐 Only available in English

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Dexteria Jr. - Starter Pack

Dexteria Jr. - Starter Pack

Dexteria Jr. - Starter Pack

Fine Motor Skill Development

This app helps children develop essential fine-motor skills, coordination, and handwriting readiness through engaging play. Designed with occupational therapists, it strengthens small hand muscles and improves finger control for early learning success.

Fine motor skill developmentHandwriting readinessCoordination improvement

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Writing Wizard - School Ed.

Writing Wizard - School Ed.

Writing Wizard - School Ed.

Learn to Write Letters & Words

This app helps children learn to trace letters, numbers, and words with a fun, motivating system. It offers customizable tracing, interactive games, and progress reports for parents and educators.

Customizable tracing practiceInteractive games and rewardsLetter names and phonics

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Monkey Math School Sunshine

Monkey Math School Sunshine

Monkey Math School Sunshine

1+1 has never been so fun!

This app offers a playful beach-themed world for children aged 3-6 to build fundamental math skills through interactive games. It features 9 engaging activities that teach counting, addition, subtraction, patterns, and more, with adaptive difficulty and a rewarding aquarium collection system.

9 interactive math gamesTeaches sequencing, patterning, counting, adding, subtractingAdaptive difficulty levels

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Handwriting Heroes

Handwriting Heroes

Handwriting Heroes

by Cheryl Bregman

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Interactive Alphabet ABC's

Interactive Alphabet ABC's

Interactive Alphabet ABC's

See, hear, and trace the abcs!

This app offers a comprehensive alphabet learning experience for young children. It features interactive letter toys, singing robots, tracing activities, and typing games to develop foundational reading skills. Parents can also customize content with personal photos and words.

Interactive letter toysAlphabet song with animated robotsLetter and word tracing

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Bugs and Buttons

Bugs and Buttons

Bugs and Buttons

Learning games for ages 3-5

Engage young children with a collection of 18 creative learning games designed for ages 3-5. Activities focus on developing essential skills like counting, critical thinking, and memory through interactive play with colorful graphics and sounds.

18 learning games and activitiesDevelops counting, critical thinking, sorting, patterns, memory, and motor skillsDesigned for ages 3-5

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Starfall Numbers

Starfall Numbers

Starfall Numbers

by Starfall Education Foundation

This app uses interactive activities and songs to help children learn number recognition and counting skills. It connects numbers to real-world objects and introduces basic math concepts for early learners.

Number symbol and value recognitionCounting activitiesInteractive introductions for numbers 0-100

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