Comparison

LetterSchool vs German 101

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LetterSchool

This app helps preschoolers learn to write cursive letters and numbers through interactive tracing games. It offers multiple game modes, phonics practice, and word association to make learning engaging and fun for young children.

Highlights
  • Cursive alphabet and number tracing
  • Interactive game modes
  • Phonics and word association
  • Progress tracking for multiple players
  • Choice of popular typefaces
  • No ads
Features
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Download LetterSchool, the #1 abc cursive alphabet tracing and handwriting app, and watch your toddler evolve with this fun, intuitive, and educational game for pre-schoolers. An app recommended and used by parents, teachers, and occupational therapists. Loved & played by more than 2 million toddlers and used at over 5,000 preschools and kindergartens to teach handwriting to kids! • Learn how to write all letters of the ABC English cursive alphabet and the numbers 1-10. • Play and discover 3 exciting game modes per letter or number. • Practise essential phonics and writing skills. • Learn WORDS associated with the letters. • Have fun while tracing letters & phonics! HOW IT WORKS: Intro - Discover the shape, phonics, name, and sound of all the 26 letters of the cursive alphabet, as well as numbers 1-10! Tap - Learn where to start to write the letters and numbers and finish by tapping the dots in the correct order. Trace – Learn the letter trajectory and direction of lines by tracing it. Write - Test your knowledge by writing the ABC and numbers from memory! SPECIAL FEATURES: - Uppercase and lowercase cursive letters + numbers 1-10! - Two exciting levels: Silver and Gold (with new animations). - Progress and settings stored for up to three players on the same device. - In A-Z section, specific graphics available to match the letters (e.g. ant graphic for letter A). - Available for iPads and iPhones! - Special edition for schools and teachers. - Available in bulk through the Volume Purchase Program. - Available at a reduced price for educational institutions: 50% off for 20+ units! PERFECT FOR KIDS: - Kids want to have fun, and LetterSchool offers an educational journey with the most engaging and entertaining educational material! - They learn with various exciting animations, graphics, and sound effects. - They learn to associate letters with words, learn and memorize tracing directions and the correct formation of each character. - Perfect for home-schooling kids and kindergartens. A friendly app for children with special educational needs. SUITABLE FOR PARENTS & TEACHERS: - Choice of the three most popular typefaces in handwriting education (Handwriting Without Tears, D’Nealian, and Zaner-Bloser). - Two levels, where Golden Level allows tracking kids’ progress by displaying their exact letter writing. - Engaging and compelling game mode prompting the child to trace a letter or a number three times using different parameters (each step is more challenging). - An educational app created together with parents and educational professionals. - NO ADS! - Advanced settings or purchases only accessible by an adult! - Extremely committed Customer Support ready to answer all questions and fix any issues! MONTESSORI MATERIALS & METHODS: LetterSchool is crafted with the greatest care for preschool kids & toddlers. Parents, teachers, and occupational therapists can use LetterSchool independently, but schools that teach according to the Montessori principle can use LetterSchool as a source for their Montessori materials and methods as well. ACCOLADES: - ‘Best Mobile App of 2018 Platinum Award’ nominee! – BMA - Winner of 'National Parenting Product Awards 2018' - NAPPA Awards - Teachers With Apps Certified – TeachersWithApps - “Learning a letter on this app is like being on a great party, with disco lights, stars and fireworks. Every letter is a surprise!” – Apps4Kids - “The kids love it! This app is right on track to help my son to be better prepared for Kindergarten”. -Kidz LET'S PLAY & LEARN: Join LetterSchool on this exciting educational journey! Download the app and allow your toddler to discover the magical world of letters and words. Before you know it, your kid will be writing the entire English alphabet! For more information visit our website: www.letterschool.com. If you have any question or suggestions, please contact us at support@letterschool.com. You can also check our FAQ page on www.letterschool.org/faq.

About

German 101

Master German alphabets and numbers through interactive tracing and quizzes. Choose from different modes to practice writing and test your knowledge. Share your progress and unlock all content with an in-app purchase.

Highlights
  • Interactive alphabet and number tracing
  • Multiple writing modes (Easy, Normal, Freestyle)
  • Quiz feature for knowledge testing
  • Progress sharing with friends
  • Ad-free learning experience
  • Unlock full content via in-app purchase
Features
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Learn to write and pronounce German alphabets and numbers with our fun and interactive app. • EASY mode provides a guiding hand to help you trace the alphabets. • NORMAL mode allows you to enhance your writing precision. • FREESTYLE mode encourages you to write in your unique style and check your understanding from the other modes. Reinforce what you've learned with our interactive Quiz feature. This lets you put your knowledge to the test. As you learn and master new alphabets and numbers, you can share your scores directly from the app with your friends. Celebrate your progress and inspire others! Our app is completely ad-free, ensuring a seamless and uninterrupted learning journey from the start. After trying a selection of alphabets and numbers for free, you can access the full content with a simple in-app purchase. We welcome your feedback! Visit the support link to suggest new features for future updates. If you find our app beneficial, share it with your friends and family. Thank you.

Screenshots

LetterSchool4 screens
German 1014 screens

Verdict

The call

LetterSchool and German 101 both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of German 101's written reviews are positive against 38% of LetterSchool's. German 101 also leads on price (Free vs $9.99). LetterSchool's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 7 months vs every 19 months). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

German 101 is free to download; LetterSchool costs $9.99 up front. German 101 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. LetterSchool asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for LetterSchool against 4.5 for German 101. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LetterSchool has 340 ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of LetterSchool's written reviews are positive against 100% of German 101's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LetterSchool ships an update every 7 months, German 101 every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
LetterSchool versus German 101: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLetterSchoolGerman 101
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (340 ratings) — better4.5 (42 ratings)
Positive reviews38.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings340 — better42
Update frequencyEvery 7 months — betterEvery 19 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLetterschool Enabling Learning B.V.Aspul Studios LLC

Customer experience

LetterSchool

All ratings340 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral4.1%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive38.5%
Neutral23.1%
Negative38.5%

German 101

All ratings42 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral2.4%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

LetterSchool

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes after tapping green arrow
  • Cannot get through opening screen
  • Incorrect cursive letters (capitals, lowercase p, x, z)
  • Problem with 'b' in gold level not completing
  • New features breaking current app

Requested features

4 requests
  • Japanese, French, Spanish LetterSchool
  • Nelson UK and South AUS
  • HWT font in cursive
  • Bundle with previous Letter School purchase

German 101

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

LetterSchool

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

German 101

One-time3
  • Capital Letters pack$0.99
  • Numbers pack$0.99
  • Alphabets & Numbers Pack$1.99

Questions

Is LetterSchool free?
LetterSchool costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is German 101 free?
German 101 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LetterSchool or German 101?
LetterSchool is rated higher. LetterSchool averages 4.6 out of 5 from 340 ratings, while German 101 averages 4.5 from 42 ratings.
Do LetterSchool or German 101 have ads?
Neither LetterSchool nor German 101 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LetterSchool or German 101?
LetterSchool ships an update every 7 months, and German 101 every 19 months. Most recently, LetterSchool was updated on September 19, 2026 and German 101 on September 9, 2026.

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