# Writing Magic Letters : Kids learn to write

> Interactive app for kids to learn alphabet writing through magical spellcasting. (iPhone/iPad app by Unit11.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writing-magic-letters-kids-learn-to-write/id537579402 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Unit11](https://appshunter.io/developer/461513620)
- Category: Education, Games, Family
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 28 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 54 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2012-07-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writing-magic-letters-kids-learn-to-write/id537579402/reviews.md

## What is Writing Magic Letters?

“I love Magic Letters, a great app with a terrific story line. I can't wait to use with kids at school!”
Libby Curran - USA Teacher of the year 2012, People Magazine

Rated 5/5 and Recommended by educationalappstore.com, official advisor to the Tablets for Schools scheme. 

Learn to write the letters of the alphabet with Magic Letters. Explore a magical world where you learn to cast spells by writing the letters of the alphabet correctly. Use the spells you learn in your spell book to help you meet interesting characters and solve simple problems, all the time practicing your writing skills. The more you write each letter the more spells you master.

With over 70 problems to solve your child will have plenty of opportunity to practice writing while enjoying solving unique problems.

How to write the letters is explained and demonstrated for each letter to help your child learn to write the whole alphabet. The basic phonic sound of the letters has also been included to aid learning. The whole story and all guidance is spoken aloud so children don’t need to be able to read. The speech can be turned off allowing your child to practice their reading skills. 

Some of the main features include:

•Demonstrations and lessons explaining how to write each of the 26 letters of the alphabet.
•18 Levels with over 70 unique problems allowing your child to learn and practice writing.
•Story and guidance is spoken aloud (can be turned off to practice reading skills).
•Listen to the sound of the letters as you learn them.
•Auto save; saves your child’s progress, allowing them to carry on from where they left off. 
•Pick from multiple routes through the game making the order different each time you play. 
•Note: children have to write the letters fairly accurately to proceed, but if they fail too often they are allowed to move on

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Please send any support queries to support@unit11apps.com and we will get back to you the same day. 

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Instructions for resetting the app:

Tap the settings button in the bottom left hand corner of the title screen to go to the settings screen. 
Then tap on the tab showing the reset icon on the left hand side, and then tap the reset button.

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"This a fantastic app to get your children acquainted with letters, words and writing out the alphabet.
The metaphor of the app of casting spells and actually practising spelling is wonderful to motivate children for playing the app. Our children loved the idea of 'mastering spells' as they progressed through the app.
We really enjoyed this app and think that it is a great addition for four and five year olds who are in the process of learning how to write and read. They will be enchanted by the magic in the story and will feel very motivated to continue playing, learning and casting 'spells'!" educationalappstore.com

Suitable for ages 3 - 6;

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## Key features

- Alphabet writing lessons
- Interactive spellcasting
- Over 70 problems to solve
- Spoken guidance and phonic sounds
- Progress saving
- Multiple game routes

## Recent user reviews (10 of 28)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writing-magic-letters-kids-learn-to-write/id537579402/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Highly over sensitive

*2025-11-17, version 3.2*

we were recommended this app by one of my sons school teachers. He is 4. For 4, his letters are great, however this app says repeatedly “that’s not quite right” if he doesn’t hit every dot in the letter exactly. For a child who has just turned 4, he is great at writing but this app made him feel his letters “he wasn’t quite right”. The app is way to sensitive and needs work to reflect this

### 3/5 — Issues with f

*2022-03-04, version 3.2*

My son loves the app, but we are having issues with f not showing as correct no matter what we do.

### 5/5 — Great app for letter shapes

*2021-08-24*

This app has been great for my child - the format of clues and then practising each letter shape is works. We have tried a range of apps about letters, and this is definitely the most fun - our favourite. Thank you!

### 1/5 — Awful

*2019-01-26, version 3.2*

Stupidly over sensitive considering it is for young children. I would like a refund it was so bad.

### 2/5 — Nice App - Terrible Voice Over

*2017-03-02, version 3.2*

Nicely made app and my daughter really enjoys practising her letters, but seriously what were they thinking with the voice over?

A boring voice who cannot tell a story and sounds like it was recorded in someone's kitchen with a £10 microphone from Argos.

### 5/5 — Excellent App

*2015-10-30, version 3.2*

My son used this at school and it was recommended to us for some extra writing practice. The extra practice has paid off (in only a few sessions) and he loves playing it. In case its not clear (I didn’t read the description), your child is asked to write letters in the sky with a wand to cast spells. So your child learns to write to correctly and is rewarded by producing a spell. The spells are then added to their spell book and they go out and use them in different situations around the castle (Like summoning a cat to scare away a mouse or a yo-yo for a jester that has run out of ideas). It is a brilliant app, definitely one of the best apps we have bought.

### 5/5 — Best Letter Writing App

*2015-10-27, version 3.2*

My son loves this game. Unlike many other writing apps (and we have tried many others - including several paid ones) this one really held his attention. He’s learnt how to write the whole alphabet in basically a week and because its a real adventure with interesting little challenges he’s really into it!

### 4/5 — Excellent App, needs a tweak or two

*2015-06-26, version 3.1*

This app is excellent and has really helped my daughter with her writing. I'd tried a bunch of free apps and took a gamble on this one and it paid off, it's by far the best on the apps store. Just a couple of small details could do with a tweak, the ability to sync progress between devices is a must. Having to repeat ground already covered when her iPad died and I had to lend her mine really annoyed my daughter and almost put her off. Also, the voices are a little robotic and are not very emotive.

### 5/5 — Great App

*2015-05-07, version 3.1*

Excellent app that teaches the correct formation of letters.  We use this app across our infant school, and the children love it.

### 5/5 — Outstanding

*2015-02-07, version 3.1*

Of all the writing apps we have tried (and we have tried most of them) this is easily the best. Our daughter loved helping out around the castle and can now write each letter without help. It was a struggle to get her to write more than a few letters on the other apps we tried. With this, she was desperate to learn how to write the letters to be able to cast the next spells!

## Frequently asked questions about Writing Magic Letters

### What does this app teach children?

This app teaches children how to write the letters of the alphabet. It uses a magical theme where writing letters correctly allows children to cast spells, solve problems, and progress through the game. It also includes basic phonic sounds for each letter.

### How does the app help children learn to write?

The app provides demonstrations and lessons explaining how to write each of the 26 letters. Children practice by writing the letters, and the app requires them to be fairly accurate to proceed. There are over 70 problems designed to reinforce writing practice.

### Is the app suitable for children who cannot read yet?

Yes, the app is designed for young learners. The entire story and all guidance are spoken aloud, so children do not need to be able to read. The speech can be turned off if a child wishes to practice their reading skills.

### What are the age recommendations for this app?

This app is suitable for children aged 3 to 6 years old. It is designed to help them get acquainted with letters, words, and the process of writing the alphabet.

### How does the app track progress?

The app features an auto-save function that saves your child's progress. This allows them to pick up where they left off, ensuring a continuous learning experience. They can also choose from multiple routes through the game, making each playthrough unique.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2 — 2015-10-21

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

Now fully compatible with iOS 9.

### 3.1 — 2015-02-06

Now fully compatible with  iOS 8.

### 3.0 — 2014-02-06

Added Strict Mode and Beginner Mode.
Improved writing algorithm.
New practice mode.
Improved graphics.
New Icon.

### 2.0 — 2012-12-07

Greatly improved writing mechanism with three difficulty settings to choose from.

### 1.1 — 2012-08-03

Name and keyword changes to improve searching.

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