Comparison

LetterSchool vs The Alphabet

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

The Alphabet

This app offers an interactive and engaging way for young children to learn and practice writing the alphabet. It uses animations, tracing activities with fun objects, and independent writing practice with feedback to build foundational literacy skills.

Highlights
  • Three-step learning process: animation, tracing, independent writing
  • Captivating animations for each letter
  • Interactive tracing with fun objects
  • Progress tracking and feedback
  • Vibrant visuals
Features
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Welcome to 'ABC Alphabet: Learn to Write!', where learning the alphabet is an exciting adventure! Perfect for young learners, our app provides a fun and interactive way for kids to master writing the alphabet in three unique steps. Step aboard the alphabet train as you embark on a journey through the letters! In Step One, children will be delighted by captivating animations accompanying each letter they write. Watch as the train chugs along, making learning letter formation an enjoyable experience. Moving on to Step Two, children will engage in hands-on learning as they use apples, balloons, or other fun objects to trace and write each letter. This interactive approach not only reinforces letter recognition but also encourages fine motor skills development. In Step Three, children will have the opportunity to practice writing independently, with helpful guidance and feedback provided along the way. Whether they're tracing letters or writing them freehand, our app ensures that every stroke is a step closer to mastering the alphabet. Key Features: Three engaging steps to learn letter formation: Animation, Interactive Tracing, and Independent Writing. Vibrant visuals and captivating animations keep kids entertained while they learn. Interactive tracing activities with fun objects make learning the alphabet a hands-on experience. Progress tracking and feedback ensure continual improvement and mastery. Make learning the alphabet a joyous journey for your child with 'ABC Alphabet: Learn to Write!'. Download now and watch as they embark on an adventure that will lay the foundation for a lifetime of literacy! App subscription: You can subscribe for access to the full list of 'ABC Alphabet: Learn to Write!'. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. You will be able to do all exercises for the duration of the subscription. Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original "one month" package unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription setting though your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098 for more information. You may turn off the auto-renewal of your subscription via your iTunes Account Settings. However, you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. Any unused portion of free-trial period, will be forfeited when the user purchases an app subscription. Links to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy can be found below. Privacy Policy: http://kida.app/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://kida.app/terms-and-conditions.html * Prices are equal to the value that "Apple's App Store Pricing Matrix" determines as the equivalent of the subscription price in $ USD

Screenshots

LetterSchool4 screens
The Alphabet3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Alphabet at 100% against LetterSchool's 38%. The Alphabet also leads on price (Free vs $9.99) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). LetterSchool's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On 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

The Alphabet is free to download; LetterSchool costs $9.99 up front. The Alphabet sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. LetterSchool asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LetterSchool holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 416 and 112 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of LetterSchool's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Alphabet's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LetterSchool ships an update every 7 months, The Alphabet every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
LetterSchool versus The Alphabet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLetterSchoolThe Alphabet
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (416 ratings) — better4.0 (112 ratings)
Positive reviews38.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings416 — better112
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#180 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLetterschool Enabling Learning B.V.KIDA Apps L.L.C.

Customer experience

LetterSchool

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

The Alphabet

All ratings112 ratings
Positive72.3%
Neutral8.9%
Negative18.8%
Written reviews1 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

The Alphabet

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

LetterSchool

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

The Alphabet

Subscriptions3
  • Alphabet Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Alphabet Quarterly$12.993 Months
  • Alphabet Annual$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Letters : Unlock ABC$59.99

Questions

Is LetterSchool free?
LetterSchool costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Alphabet free?
The Alphabet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LetterSchool or The Alphabet?
LetterSchool is rated higher. LetterSchool averages 4.6 out of 5 from 416 ratings, while The Alphabet averages 4.0 from 112 ratings.
Do LetterSchool or The Alphabet have ads?
Neither LetterSchool nor The Alphabet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LetterSchool or The Alphabet?
LetterSchool ships an update every 7 months, and The Alphabet every 3 months. Most recently, LetterSchool was updated on October 24, 2026 and The Alphabet on October 27, 2026.

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