# Twinkl Formation & Handwriting — Letter & Number Writing School

> Digital handwriting practice for letters, numbers, and shapes for young learners. (iPhone/iPad app by Twinkl Limited.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twinkl-formation-and-handwriting/id1581040887 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Twinkl Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/508771802)
- Category: Education, Games, Family, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 61 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 225 MB
- Languages: British English, Afrikaans, Arabic, German (Germany), European Spanish, Welsh
- Released: 2021-10-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twinkl-formation-and-handwriting/id1581040887/reviews.md

## What is Twinkl Formation & Handwriting?

Take the hassle out of handwriting lessons with the Twinkl Formation & Handwriting app! It’s a fun-filled, prep-free way to help your little learners form letters, numbers and shapes, and build those all-important fine motor skills.

So, why will you love the Twinkl Formation & Handwriting app?

Your weekend is safe. Just set them up and watch them practice. You get back the time you’d spend prepping tracing sheets for lowercase and uppercase letters, numbers 1-100, and simple shapes.
No more begging to practice! The kids are actually asking to use it. That's a win-win.
From the classroom to the car. It works on any device and keeps the learning consistent, no matter where they are.
It's built by people who get it. The app has been developed by expert lead teachers and senior practitioners , so you can have total confidence in its standards.
Phonics panic, solved. Phase 2/3 sounds and over 100 CVC words are ready-to-go, so you have exactly what you need for your next lesson.
Cater to all your learners, wherever you are in the world. The app has specific fonts and professional audio in English for the US, UK, Australia and New Zealand, along with Welsh, Spanish, Arabic and Afrikaans.
Stress-free screen time. The app works completely offline, so you can breathe easy knowing the kids are safe and the content is secure.
Adaptable to your needs. Create your own custom word lists to personalize the experience for your learners.
Full support for your teaching. The app is compatible with a great range of supporting printable resources from the Twinkl website.

How to access the Twinkl Formation & Handwriting app:

Twinkl Ultimate members get full access to the app and all of Twinkl’s other mobile and web apps as part of your membership.
If you just want app access without the wider benefits of Twinkl, you can take out an in-app subscription.
Or, if you want to see how it works, you can try some of the features of the app for free in Try! Mode.
Got questions? You can contact our lovely Twinkl Cares team 24/7, and you can always speak to a real human - that’s the Twinkl difference.

Our Privacy Policy: https://www.twinkl.com/legal#privacy-policy
Our Terms and Conditions: https://www.twinkl.com/legal#terms-and-conditions
Apple Standard Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Rated 3+ by the Indonesia Game Rating System (IGRS)

## Key features

- Letter and number formation practice
- Shape tracing
- Fine motor skill development
- Customizable word lists
- Offline functionality
- Multi-language support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Twinkl Monthly Subscription | $0.49 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $2.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 17)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twinkl-formation-and-handwriting/id1581040887/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Nice but not responsive

*2026-07-17*

Really nice app and eye-catching layout and graphics but really hard to trace the letters exactly, especially for younger children. My four year I’ve got very frustrated that it kept starting her back at the beginning when she was trying really hard so you trace the letters accurately. I even found it quite hard at times to follow the dots exactly to ensure the letter was completed accurately. I took off my screen protector to try and see if that made a difference, but unfortunately it did not.

### 1/5 — Waste of money

*2026-03-15*

It doesn’t work! Freezes on letters and won’t let you complete the whole letter

### 1/5 — Not free

*2025-11-13*

Its not free, it’s subscription based

### 3/5 — No cursive letter formation

*2025-10-10*

Great idea but cursive writing only shown in Spanish!

### 3/5 — Not worth a subscription

*2025-07-09*

The app only displays patterns and does not show handwriting, as it only features icons on the screen. Because the handwriting is not visible, kids cannot see their mistakes; the icons simply disappear, prompting them to retry. Children can become stuck on a particular letter and have to click a tiny button to move on to the next step. I paid for a subscription without signing up for the app, and overall, it feels very disorganized.

### 5/5 — I like the way my handwriting is

*2025-06-21*

This app made my handwriting very good on one day if you have a kid with awful writing this app is for you

### 5/5 — Jake’s hshehheuehheheheh

*2025-04-24*

Ehhshsjsksjksjsksk

### 1/5 — Sswyshd’x

*2024-10-21*

Sstwqfxsaytdfdwhudgde

### 1/5 — Not cursive lettering. Avoid if in the UK

*2024-10-06*

The fonts to practice with are not cursive.

### 2/5 — Needs to include continuous cursive option

*2024-08-23*

Increasingly, pupils learning their first letters are being taught to use entry and exit flicks from the beginning of learning handwriting. This is a highly efficient method of teaching writing and supports the teaching of spelling, since children who are familiar with entry and exit flicks may progress naturally from separate to joined letters and are more likely to be able to read cursive writing if they are already familiar with the formation of individual letters that are joined within words.

It would be more helpful to have an option that teaches entry and exit flicks for writing, with each lower-case letter beginning with an entry flick on the base line, and each exit flick indicating the point at which the whole letter is complete, whether it be on and then up from the first or base line (e.g. for /a/) and a slightly dipped horizontal exit flick that touches the first guide line above the base line, as in for /o/.

## Frequently asked questions about Twinkl Formation & Handwriting

### What age is Twinkl Formation & Handwriting suitable for?

Twinkl Formation & Handwriting is rated 4+ and is suitable for young children learning to write. The app is rated 3+ by the Indonesia Game Rating System (IGRS).

### Can I use Twinkl Formation & Handwriting without an internet connection?

Yes, the app works completely offline, making it a stress-free screen time option for children wherever they are.

### What languages does Twinkl Formation & Handwriting support?

The app offers specific fonts and professional audio in English for the US, UK, Australia, and New Zealand, along with Welsh, Spanish, Arabic, and Afrikaans.

### How can I access all features of Twinkl Formation & Handwriting?

Full access is granted to Twinkl Ultimate members. Alternatively, you can purchase an in-app subscription specifically for the app, or try some features for free in 'Try! Mode'.

### What kind of handwriting practice does Twinkl Formation & Handwriting offer?

It helps learners form lowercase and uppercase letters, numbers 1-100, simple shapes, and practice phonics sounds and CVC words.

### How often is Twinkl Formation & Handwriting updated?

The app was last updated on February 13, 2026, indicating regular updates to ensure content and functionality are current.

### What is the user rating for Twinkl Formation & Handwriting?

The app has a strong user rating of 4.6 stars based on 57 ratings, suggesting a positive user experience.

### Can I create my own learning content in Twinkl Formation & Handwriting?

Yes, the app is adaptable to your needs, allowing you to create your own custom word lists to personalize the learning experience for your learners.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.63.4 — 2026-02-13

Performance Enhancements.
Update Indonesia Game Rating System (IGRS).

### 1.63.3 — 2025-06-04

Performance Enhancements.

### 1.63.2 — 2025-01-23

Performance Enhancements.

### 1.63.1 — 2025-01-14

Bug fixes & improvements.

### 1.62 — 2024-11-20

Performance Enhancements.

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