# Touch and Write

> Interactive app for learning letter formation with simulated tactile experiences. (iPhone/iPad app by FIZZBRAIN LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-and-write/id504319132 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [FIZZBRAIN LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/349835342)
- Category: Education, Entertainment
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 31 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.1 · 154 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-05-04
- Data updated: 2026-09-13
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-and-write/id504319132/reviews.md

## What is Touch and Write?

"My son loves Touch and Write - Fantastic app and the customising options are great!" - from parent review ***** "Love, love, love your app Touch and Write:)" - from parent review ***** "Touch and Write has moved to the top of my list for learning to write. It's extremely fun for my 4 year old with classic autism and the easiest app for me to customize!" - from parent review ***** "I would highly highly highly recommend this app" - WelcomeToTheirWorld app reviews ***** "I have recommended Touch and Write to all my colleagues and parents.  I think it is fabulous!  My students do not get frustrated and quit.  They are able to focus for extended periods of time and I get to make my own target list. Thanks for this great app." - Speech Therapist in California  ***** "I just wanted to tell you about my session with my student today using 'Touch and Write.'  He is a kindergarten student... he resists writing and acts out to avoid it.  Today I showed him the 'Touch and Write' program... he was totally attentive for 30 minutes, quickly learned to move between the different writing textures and understood the use of the 'little monster' to make the letter correctly."  – Teacher  ***** "The k and 1st grade kids are really engaged!  One of them worked for 15 minutes - the most we have seen him do in weeks." - Teacher

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Kids love learning to write - especially when they can use shaving cream, paint, and jello! "Touch and Write" was developed by real classroom teachers, and recreates the fun and effective teaching strategy used in classrooms every day: learning letters by writing with shaving cream, jello, finger paint, and more! "Touch and Write" uses a letter style similar to those most commonly taught in schools, so it prepares children for a real classroom. "Touch and Write" also allows you to create your own lists of names and words so that you can individualize the learning experience for your child!  And it comes with 6 of its own word lists, including the most important words for young children to learn – high frequency sight words!

FEATURES: 
>>Toggle letter SOUNDS or letter names
>>Database includes phonemes for 80,000 words and names
>>Easy to make your own word lists! Children can practice writing their own names and individualized spelling lists. Parents and teachers can create as many word lists as they want.
>>Integrates visual, kinesthetic and simulated tactile modalities to enhance learning – and fun!
>>Created by elementary classroom teachers – based on best teaching practices!
>>Comes with 16 different writing textures: shaving cream, ketchup, lime gelatin, chocolate frosting, chalk, pencil, blue pen, lemon gelatin, chocolate pudding, syrup, grape jelly, whipped cream, pumpkin pie, red paint, and vanilla pudding
>>Comes with 28 different writing papers, including 4 different line patterns children are most likely to find in real classrooms, food papers, animal papers, nature papers, and more
>>Includes 2 high frequency word lists to help children practice the most common words encountered by early learners
>>Includes word family lists, such as the -AT family and -AN family
>>Includes 2 alphabet word lists – short words from a to z – providing practice in both upper and lower case letters
>>Includes 1 alphabet list – for just practicing the letters a to z, both upper and lower case
>>Brief reward at the end of each word reinforces learning and motivates children, without becoming a distraction!

Search YouTube for "Touch and Write App" to see how our other writing apps work, or locate the FizzBrainApps channel.

Please contact us at fizzbrain@gmail.com with any questions, problems, or suggestions. We will get right back to you – we listen to our customers! And if you have additional textures or papers you would like to see included in an update, let us know!

## Key features

- Simulated tactile writing experiences
- Customizable word and name lists
- Toggle letter sounds or names
- Phoneme database for 80,000 words
- Multiple writing textures and papers
- Visual, kinesthetic, and tactile learning integration

## Recent user reviews (10 of 31)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-and-write/id504319132/reviews.md

### 5/5 — BEST Customizable writing app

*2025-03-14*

I am an OT and my students are very motivated by this app more than any other tracing app I have found. Love the customizable features that let me create my students names just for them, or practice on just one letter they are struggling with.
p.s. Hope the developer can keep it updated so it keeps working with the latest IOS (v18 as of 2025)

### 1/5 — Buggy, therefore useless!

*2023-07-18*

Paid 4.99 for something that clearly hasn’t been tested and also noted in reviews of other Touch and Write apps.  No matter how careful one writes, you’re forced to restart.  Leniency mode does nothing, can’t finish a single letter.

### 5/5 — Fun and very helpful!

*2020-07-12*

I had low expectations because of the lack of and age of reviews, but I’m glad I tried it.  This app is fantastic, I love that I can easily add custom lists.  My son loves to play it, all the writing tools to choose from is fun.  It also guides to make sure the letters are being written properly, it will stop and have you start over.  Must-have for anyone with young kids learning to write.

### 4/5 — Great app!

*2015-09-17*

I love this app & the cursive one!  I am an OT & use these apps all the time with my kids.  The app is very engaging & multi-sensory.  I really like the fact that you can add your own word list & customize it. The only thing I would change is that I wish the lines on the dotted lined background would be colored accordingly; the top line-green, dotted line-blue & the bottom line- red. The kids LoVe it!

### 4/5 — Excellent app but sound doesn't work anymore

*2013-10-13, version 3.0*

My child's occupational therapist recommended this app, and it has proven to be effective. Kids think it is fun. But I believe after I installed iOS 7, the sound no longer works; the cute music no longer plays, or we are unable to hear it. I have another iPad and it does play on that iPad but strangely enough I loaded iOS 7 on that iPad too.

### 5/5 — Great handwriting app

*2013-10-06*

I have most of the handwriting apps out there as I work as an ot. This is far and away the most engaging and motivating one. My students ask to use it. Perfect for getting the ready for paper and pencil tasks especially when I use a mini stylus with it

### 5/5 — Awesome!

*2013-09-19*

I don't normally write reviews but this deserves it! Great writing app for the little ones.i specifically picked it because it allows them to write their own name. Love it

### 5/5 — Touch and Write

*2012-11-13*

This was always a fun learning app for kids but since the update, with the option of selecting phonic sounds instead of letter names, it has become a fantastic reading and writing resource. Kids really enjoy writing in ketchup etc. and this app teaches correct letter formation as well as phonic development. Excellent all round!!!

### 5/5 — Excellent update.......

*2012-11-01*

I love this app and I love the features of adding words&numbers,
When I added numbers and words it was only spelling out, but it was not saying the word so I emailed to the developer and ask him to add an option where we can also hear the word of the list we created and also asked him if we can add numbers 1-50 instead  of 1-10.
The fizz brain genius responded to my request and promise to work on it in summer,and he did it. In this new update not only that we can add 1-100 numbers but also we can add words and after writing we can hear the word we wrote.
And one more feature added the letter sound we have the option to turn on the letter sound or turn it off if we want.
Thank you for making education fun and easy by making this app.
No doubt they listen and take seriously our feed back , 
thank you for this great update.

### 5/5 — Delightful way to learn and practice letter formations!

*2012-10-23*

I love this app and am amazed how motivating this app is for students who do not enjoy learning to write letters!  Children who typically do not demonstrate good motor control, will work slowly and carefully to trace the letters accurately.  Using a stylus allows for working on grasp patterns for pencils and other writing utensils.  The ability to create individualized word/letter families makes its use more efficient and tailored to a student's needs. The music is a little wearing, so having the ability to turn it off is a good thing, especially for students who are easily distracted or have a low tolerance for sounds. Love the paper backgrounds, whipped cream, sound effects, and the method of correcting errors in stroke sequence.  I could go on and on listing all the benefits!  As a school-based OT, this app has made my therapy sessions much more fun and very beneficial. Thanks for this great learning and teaching tool!!

## Frequently asked questions about Touch and Write

### What does Touch and Write do?

Touch and Write helps children learn to write letters and words by recreating tactile classroom teaching strategies. It allows kids to practice writing with simulated textures like shaving cream, paint, and jello, making the learning process fun and engaging.

### What are the key features of Touch and Write?

Key features include a wide variety of writing textures and papers, the ability to toggle between letter sounds and names, and a robust database of phonemes. A significant feature is the option to create custom word lists for personalized learning, such as practicing names or specific spelling words.

### How much does Touch and Write cost?

The application is a paid app. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a one-time purchase for full access to all features.

### What age group is Touch and Write suitable for?

The app is designed for young children learning to write, typically in preschool and early elementary grades (kindergarten and 1st grade). It is also beneficial for children with special needs, such as those with autism, who may find the tactile and engaging approach particularly helpful.

### Can I create my own word lists in Touch and Write?

Yes, a core feature of Touch and Write is its customization capability. Parents and teachers can easily create their own word lists, allowing children to practice writing their own names, individualized spelling lists, or any other words relevant to their learning.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.0 — 2021-10-26

Updated for latest iOS.

### 4.3 — 2016-12-30

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

Fixes bug that prevented Directions from displaying. In addition, more phonics sounds options - alphabet button now allows letter sounds in addition to letter names! We created a database of all the words your child is ever likely to encounter in school - a database of 80,000 words - and coded in the phonics values for each letter. This allows children to create virtually unlimited personalized word lists and listen to the phonics SOUND of each letter - rather than just the letter name.

### 4.2 — 2016-12-20

More phonics sounds options - alphabet button now allows letter sounds in addition to letter names! We created a database of all the words your child is ever likely to encounter in school - a database of 80,000 words - and coded in the phonics values for each letter. This allows children to create virtually unlimited personalized word lists and listen to the phonics SOUND of each letter - rather than just the letter name.

### 4.1 — 2016-10-31

Now includes phonics database of 80,000 words! We created a database of all the words your child is ever likely to encounter in school - and coded in the phonics values for each letter. This allows children to create virtually unlimited personalized word lists and listen to the phonics SOUND of each letter - rather than just the letter name. We also listened to suggestions from parents of children with special needs and added an "Extremely Lenient" setting. This limits error notifications in order to reduce the frustration of children with limited fine motor dexterity.

### 4.0 — 2016-10-17

Fixes bug that caused problems with iOS 10.

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## More apps by FIZZBRAIN LLC

- [Cursive Touch and Write](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cursive-touch-and-write/id528183660)
- [Hebrew Touch and Write](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hebrew-touch-and-write/id547109890)
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- [Random Name Picker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/random-name-picker/id604757788)

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