# StartDOT Handwriting — Write Letters & Numbers > Digital handwriting workbook for children to learn letter and number formation. (iPhone/iPad app by TrishCO LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startdot-handwriting/id653836151 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [TrishCO LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/653836154) - Category: Education - Price: $4.99 - Rating: 4.70/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 105 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2013-06-09 - Data updated: 2026-06-06 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startdot-handwriting/id653836151/reviews.md ## What is StartDOT Handwriting? **TOP 10 APPS FOR KIDS** Cool Mom Tech Smart Apps for Kids: TOP PICK ... 5 Star Handwriting App! Teachers with Apps CERTIFIED! "A beautifully crafted app, a true treasure!" Appy Mall - "This is an essential app!", "Highly recommended" The iMums - 5 Stars ... "a handwriting program that works!" New & Noteworthy Kids Apps 2014 KNOW What’s Inside™ Member: Best Practices for Kids’ Apps So much more than a tracing app... A virtual handwriting workbook, perfect for in-person or asynchronous learning. Unforgettable pictures and stories help children learn how to write their letters and numbers in a fun, new way! (ages 3-7 & special needs) Developed by an occupational therapist with over 26 years of experience working with handwriting for young children and children with special needs. OVERVIEW All the depth of a classroom experience, in your own home, with the fun and simplicity of the digital environment. Proven learning methods combined in an app that truly teaches letter and number formation! FEATURES ~ Wide error range for beginners ~ Free worksheet downloads on our website www.startdothandwriting.com/free-downloads ~ 2 Learning Orders: Kinesthetic (guided) or Alphabetic (free choice) ~ Rainbow Letters to increase accuracy ~ Look-Back Progress Monitoring: All handwriting samples saved for all users! ~ Adjustable settings increase difficulty ~ Two writing screens: Learning and Practice ~ Unique teaching method and concepts simplifies learning. ~ Striking graphics combine with gentle teaching voice BEST FOR ... ~ Ages 3-6, and 6+ children with developmental delays ~ Casual home use, preschool, kindergarten, first grade, home school, therapy PRIVACY TrishCo takes privacy and security matters seriously, and wishes to inform all users of the StartDOT application, whether parents, professionals, community members or our most important audience - our hardworking kids, of our privacy practices. We encourage you to review our policy at www.startdothandwriting.com/privacy. ## Key features - Virtual handwriting workbook - Teaches letter and number formation - Engaging pictures and stories - Proven learning methods - Adjustable difficulty settings - Progress monitoring - Worksheet downloads ## Recent user reviews (10 of 11) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startdot-handwriting/id653836151/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Amazing learning app *2022-12-01* The StartDOT app is great! The teaching approach is easy for our kids to follow and it is great for learning letters and numbers. We have four children and all of them have learned from the StartDOT app. I recommend it to any parent who wants to help their children master their handwriting! ### 3/5 — Nice but missing major features *2016-01-23* As an OT this app is very useful for progress monitoring for individual kids. BUT, a major disappointment is that you can not choose letters out of order. This is a major oversight to be relegated to having a child have to run through random letters that they may have mastered already. Second concern is that there is not a left handed mode because those children form letters such as Ts from the opposite corner as a right handed child. This app would be 5 stars with these features added. ### 5/5 — Wonderful app *2015-04-11* This app is outstanding for teaching kids the correct letter and number formation in a fun and memorable way. I love how there are options to learn the letters in a structured sequence with easiest letters first. Or you can choose the ABC order to select any letter or number. Highly recommended for OTs, preschool and Kindergarten teachers and families of kids learning to write. ### 4/5 — Faye *2014-03-22* We love this app. I bought it for my 4 year old and she loves working with it. I love that she's learning important skills as she "plays" I would highly recommend it to any parent wanting an app to help their young child develop their handwriting skills! ### 5/5 — Thrilled parent *2014-02-22* My kids loved this app! It made doing their letters and numbers educational & fun which is the best mark of a great app! ### 5/5 — Great handwriting app! *2014-02-12* Handwriting can be hard to grasp for some kids - not to mention boring! This app creatively uses colorful pictures and fun stories to aid in letter formation - which as a speech pathologist - I fully appreciate! My daughter loves to practice her "writing" with this app and I've noticed great carry over when she is using a pencil / paper! This app is a must for kids learning to write! ### 5/5 — Mom/Blog Writer *2014-01-14* I absolutely LOVE this app! It's easy enough for young children to use, and older kids enjoy it, too, because it's so much fun. The story method of teaching children how to contruct the letter is great! It really helps them to remember how to do it even when they aren't using the app. This has defintely helped both of my girls, and I would highly recommend it to parents and teachers! ### 5/5 — Love this app!! *2013-12-30* I'm so glad my friend told me about this writing app. My daughter has had trouble doing some of her letters and this app has really helped! Added bonus...she actually does it on her own!!! ### 5/5 — Love it! *2013-06-15* It’s been hard to find something that captures my son’s attention AND really teaches handwriting.... but this app hits both of those marks. He really likes using all of the colors to write like a rainbow and has been on it for long bouts of time without any coaxing. He even wrote the letters on the printable worksheets they have. I liked having the option of using their order or changing the settings so he can jump around to any letter alphabetically once he's mastered several. This is a winner in my book! ### 4/5 — Great, only one problem so far *2013-06-12* I think the app is a great idea and I love the fact that its not as error sensitive as some of the other apps out there (I work with a a lot if children with very low frustration tolerances). My one and only pet peeve is that the app does not allow you to dive right in and just choose a specific letter that you want to work on.... I work with some children who are only practicing certain letters (for example S), but to get to the letter S, they would have to complete allllll other letters before it in order to open the letter S up.....they already know how to form those letters, so it's a waste of therapy time to have to practice them all before we get the S (or whatever specific letter they may be working on). It would be a nice upgrade to the app if whoever is using it can go right ahead and just pick whatever letter they want to work on, without having to complete all the other letters before it. ## Frequently asked questions about StartDOT Handwriting ### What is StartDOT Handwriting? StartDOT Handwriting is a virtual workbook designed to teach children letter and number formation. It uses interactive elements and proven methods to make learning fun and effective for young children and those with special needs. ### What age range is StartDOT Handwriting for? StartDOT Handwriting is best for children aged 3-6, and also recommended for children aged 6 and above who have developmental delays. The app is rated for ages 4+. ### How does StartDOT Handwriting teach handwriting? It employs a unique teaching method that simplifies learning through unforgettable pictures and stories. The app offers two learning orders: Kinesthetic (guided) and Alphabetic (free choice), with features like Rainbow Letters to boost accuracy. ### Can I track my child's progress with StartDOT Handwriting? Yes, StartDOT Handwriting features Look-Back Progress Monitoring, where all handwriting samples are saved for all users. This allows for easy tracking of a child's development and areas needing more practice. ### Does StartDOT Handwriting have ads? No, StartDOT Handwriting does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application designed for an uninterrupted learning experience. ### What devices does StartDOT Handwriting support? StartDOT Handwriting is currently supported on iPads. Users can download free worksheets from the developer's website. ### How often is StartDOT Handwriting updated? The app was last updated on November 19, 2024, with version 1.3.0. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements. ### What is the price of StartDOT Handwriting? StartDOT Handwriting is available for a one-time purchase of $4.99. This provides full access to all features without ongoing subscription fees. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.3.0 — 2024-11-19 - Alphabetic learning order is now the default on installing the app. If you would like to use Kinesthetic, you can change it in the Settings/Learning Order menu. - Added dark mode support for the Settings and Info screens - Minor bug fixes and improvements - The app now requires iPadOS 13.0 or later. Please update your device if needed. ### 1.2.0 — 2021-03-29 - Widened error tolerance for some difficult to form letters - Fixed bug in Settings screen appearance - Added support for the latest iPads and iOS versions If you like StartDOT Handwriting, please rate the app in the App Store and leave a review! Thank you! ### 1.1.1 — 2017-06-26 - Added support for newer devices. - Bug fixes ### 1.1 — 2014-01-07 - Added unlimited users - First letter/number of each group unlocked in Kinesthetic Learning Order - New Quick-Start Guide - Now supports iOS 7 - Enhanced user experience - Bug fixes ### 1.0 — 2013-06-04 No release notes. ## Apps similar to StartDOT Handwriting | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Samsa](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/samsa/id1468451980) | — | Free | Education | | [入党考试题库](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1475445580) | — | Free | Education | | [Victoria International Schools](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/victoria-international-schools/id1480979200) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Education | | [CBC Highlands](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbc-highlands/id1475147920) | 4.3 (6) | Free | Education | | [ANZAC Correspondent](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anzac-correspondent/id1469171280) | — | Free | Education | | [MATC - Mid-America Tech Center](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matc-mid-america-tech-center/id1475301420) | 5.0 (7) | Free | Education | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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