# Tracing Projector vs Writey Cursive Handwriting

The clearest difference is rating: Writey Cursive Handwriting at 4.5 against Tracing Projector's 3.8. Writey Cursive Handwriting also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 38%) and ratings volume (12K vs 2.3K). Tracing Projector's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tracing Projector sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Writey Cursive Handwriting sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Writey Cursive Handwriting holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Writey Cursive Handwriting has 12K ratings behind it against 2.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Tracing Projector's written reviews are positive against 50% of Writey Cursive Handwriting's.

Tracing Projector ships an update every 2 weeks, Writey Cursive Handwriting fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tracing Projector | Writey Cursive Handwriting |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracing-projector/id1063062393/reviews) | **[4.5 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writey-cursive-handwriting/id1512640380/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.3K | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | 37.8% of reviews | **50.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 661 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Photility](https://appshunter.io/developer/412694739) | [Writey B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699597596) |

## What reviewers say

### Tracing Projector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracing-projector/id1063062393)

This app acts as a portable drawing tool, allowing you to trace any image onto paper using augmented reality. Enhance your drawing skills, create unique artwork, and share your progress through video recordings.

**Highlights:** Trace any image using augmented reality, Enhance photos with filters for easier tracing, Record drawing process in time-lapse or normal speed, Suitable for face painting and makeup art, Light Table mode for direct screen tracing, Handheld Mode with AR for steady tracing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| High Quality Video | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full Functionality | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pro Bundle - Best Value! | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for tracing and sketching
- 👍 Good for beginners
- ⭐ Useful app overall
- 🎨 Improves drawing skills
- 💡 Innovative AR features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Image drifts and moves around
- ⏱️ Limited free drawing time
- 🔒 Difficult to lock image in place
- 💸 Forced to pay for full functionality
- 🤯 Frustrating and buggy

**Reported bugs**

- Image constantly moving and shifting
- Handheld mode not working as expected
- App crashes or freezes
- Purchased features not working
- Difficulty aligning image with paper

**Requested features**

- Longer free drawing time
- Better image stabilization
- Option to disable timer
- Improved handheld mode
- Ability to resize images


### Writey Cursive Handwriting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writey-cursive-handwriting/id1512640380)

Learn and improve handwriting skills with interactive courses for calligraphy, cursive, and print writing. Supports multiple languages and is designed for styluses like Apple Pencil. Suitable for children and adults looking to master beautiful handwriting.

**Highlights:** Interactive handwriting courses, Calligraphy and cursive practice, Multi-language support, Designed for styluses (e.g., Apple Pencil), Smart worksheets with learning roadmap, Zoom in/out for comfortable writing, Dark Mode

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $39.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app for handwriting practice
- 💡 Helpful for improving handwriting
- 🚀 Efficient writing experience with Apple Pencil
- 🎨 Variety of writing styles and languages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model is too expensive
- 🔒 Limited free content, most features require payment
- 🐛 Issues with screen scrolling and writing detection
- 🙅‍♀️ Not suitable for left-handed users

**Reported bugs**

- Screen scrolling issues when writing
- Inconsistent writing detection and feedback
- Subscription/purchase issues

**Requested features**

- Add more practice words and sentences
- Implement custom word/text input
- Support for additional writing styles (e.g., UK cursive)
- Improve overall user experience and accessibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tracing Projector free?

Tracing Projector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Writey Cursive Handwriting free?

Writey Cursive Handwriting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tracing Projector or Writey Cursive Handwriting?

Writey Cursive Handwriting is rated higher. Tracing Projector averages 3.8 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Writey Cursive Handwriting averages 4.5 from 12K ratings.

### Do Tracing Projector or Writey Cursive Handwriting have ads?

Neither Tracing Projector nor Writey Cursive Handwriting shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tracing Projector or Writey Cursive Handwriting?

Tracing Projector ships an update every 2 weeks, and Writey Cursive Handwriting fortnightly. Most recently, Tracing Projector was updated on October 2, 2026 and Writey Cursive Handwriting on October 2, 2026.

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