# Illustrator tutorials for iPad vs Modern Handwriting Calligraphy

The clearest difference is rating: Modern Handwriting Calligraphy at 4.3 against Illustrator tutorials for iPad's 3.5. Modern Handwriting Calligraphy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (352 vs 20). Illustrator tutorials for iPad's advantage is review sentiment (43% vs 31%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Illustrator tutorials for iPad sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Modern Handwriting Calligraphy sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Modern Handwriting Calligraphy holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Modern Handwriting Calligraphy has 352 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of Illustrator tutorials for iPad's written reviews are positive against 31% of Modern Handwriting Calligraphy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 15, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Illustrator tutorials for iPad | Modern Handwriting Calligraphy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illustrator-tutorials-for-ipad/id1028829860/reviews) | **[4.3 (352 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modern-handwriting-calligraphy/id1620416791/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **352** |
| Positive reviews | **42.9% of reviews** | 30.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 295 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [发展 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/597216743) | [SPRINNET](https://appshunter.io/developer/747827913) |

## What reviewers say

### Illustrator tutorials for iPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illustrator-tutorials-for-ipad/id1028829860)

Learn Adobe Illustrator CC through interactive exercises and step-by-step guidance. This app offers a fun and effective way to master features, from basic tools to advanced techniques, with an added 10-hour video tutorial mode.

**Highlights:** Interactive learning exercises, Step-by-step guidance, Covers core and advanced features, 10-hour video tutorial mode, Simulates real Illustrator CC actions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 第九章节 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 第八章节 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 第七章节 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 全部章节的所有课程 | $7.99 | one-time |


### Modern Handwriting Calligraphy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modern-handwriting-calligraphy/id1620416791)

Develop pencil control and fine motor skills with interactive worksheets. Supports Apple Pencil, stylus, or even printing for traditional practice. Offers drawing, coloring, and tracing modes with new content added regularly.

**Highlights:** Interactive activity worksheets, Printable PDF export, Drawing, coloring, and tracing modes, Monthly new content, Finger, Apple Pencil, and stylus support

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $32.99 | per year |
| Annual Access | $34.99 | per year |
| One time payment | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Good for tracing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Requires subscription for most content
- 💸 Most features are locked behind paywall
- 💸 Not worth the money
- 💸 High pricing
- 💸 Only one free worksheet

**Reported bugs**

- Pencil doesn't work

**Requested features**

- More spelling lessons
- Make more content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Illustrator tutorials for iPad free?

Illustrator tutorials for iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Modern Handwriting Calligraphy free?

Modern Handwriting Calligraphy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Illustrator tutorials for iPad or Modern Handwriting Calligraphy?

Modern Handwriting Calligraphy is rated higher. Illustrator tutorials for iPad averages 3.5 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Modern Handwriting Calligraphy averages 4.3 from 352 ratings.

### Do Illustrator tutorials for iPad or Modern Handwriting Calligraphy have ads?

Illustrator tutorials for iPad shows ads; Modern Handwriting Calligraphy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Illustrator tutorials for iPad or Modern Handwriting Calligraphy?

Illustrator tutorials for iPad ships an update every 2 months, and Modern Handwriting Calligraphy every 2 months. Most recently, Illustrator tutorials for iPad was updated on July 15, 2026 and Modern Handwriting Calligraphy on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*