Comparison

Calligraphy vs Cursively Handwriting Lessons

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

Head to head
About

Calligraphy

This educational game helps users learn the alphabet and practice handwriting through interactive worksheets and coloring activities. It incorporates a Montessori-inspired method to teach letter formation and vocabulary, enhancing motor skills and memory.

Highlights
  • Alphabet letter learning
  • Handwriting practice worksheets
  • Connect-the-dots exercises
  • Vocabulary building through coloring
  • Montessori-inspired learning method
  • Capital and lowercase letter tracing
Features
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"With this alphabet coloring book game, learn ABC letters, practice handwriting worksheets, color drawings of animals, objects, numbers etc. and improve your vocabulary. A wonderful game to practice handwriting, calligraphy and to learn alphabet letters with worksheets. If you are not fully familiar with alphabet letters, you can play alphabet game to learn letters correctly. Trace the lines or connect the dots. This is a great alphabet game for users who need still to learn ABC letters and need to practice in handwriting. Color each worksheet page with drawings of animals, objects, fruit etc. and learn new vocabulary. A quick and easy way to learn handwriting; • Choose a letter to practice • Practice writing capital letters and small letters (uppercase and lowercase letters) • Connect the dots and improve your eye-hand coordination • Learn vocabulary and color the drawings ABC learning games are also perfect for brain training with its educational background. Besides contributing to the development of vocabulary and memory, it also helps to improve motor and coordination skills. Based on the world famous Montessori learning method, our application allows you to learn how to write capital letters and small letters while learning new vocabulary and enjoying our coloring book activity. Learning letters has never been fun before! With these alphabet games, you will enjoy every moment! If you like our app, please rate and comment to help us improve!"

About

Cursively Handwriting Lessons

Practice both cursive and printed handwriting with interactive tracing exercises. Learn uppercase and lowercase letters, words in multiple languages, and improve your writing accuracy and neatness through step-by-step tutorials and progress tracking.

Highlights
  • Tracing method for cursive and print
  • Uppercase and lowercase letter practice
  • Words in multiple languages
  • Step-by-step tutorials
  • Progress tracking
  • Supports finger and stylus input
Features
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This application allows you to practice both cursive and printed handwriting using tracing method. It includes uppercase and lowercase letters, as well as words from several languages. A worksheet is provided for each letter, offering a comprehensive learning tool. The worksheet displays an enlarged sample letter, arrows indicate the order in which the elements are written, and a dot marks the beginning of the letter. The process begins with tracing the outline, followed by independent writing, with the aim of accurately repeating the letter pattern. There are two main methods of writing letters: printed letters, where each letter is separated from each other in a word, and cursive, where all the letters are connected in a flowing style. Currently, printed writing is more common than cursive, but this app allows you to learn both styles. The application will assist you in memorising the letters of the alphabet and learning to write correctly and neatly. This process requires dedication and attention to detail. Avoid rushing, and strive to write neatly according to the provided pattern. Pay close attention to the oblique guides and dotted lines that delineate the boundaries of each letter. You may follow the standard alphabetical order for handwriting, or you may choose to learn the letters in a manner that suits you best. FEATURES: - Lots of activity worksheets: lines, shapes, letters, numbers and more - Step-by-step tutorials - Follow your progress - Fully supports finger, Apple Pencil, and third-party stylus inputs --- Privacy Policy: https://asveta.cz/privacy Terms of Use: https://asveta.cz/terms

Screenshots

Calligraphy4 screens
Cursively Handwriting Lessons4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cursively Handwriting Lessons at none against Calligraphy's shown. Cursively Handwriting Lessons also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 42 months). Calligraphy's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Calligraphy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cursively Handwriting Lessons sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calligraphy ships an update every 42 months, Cursively Handwriting Lessons every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Calligraphy versus Cursively Handwriting Lessons: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalligraphyCursively Handwriting Lessons
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (155 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—155 — better
Update frequencyEvery 42 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB50 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperIntelectivaASVETA

Customer experience

Calligraphy

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Cursively Handwriting Lessons

All ratings131 ratings
Positive84.0%
Neutral4.6%
Negative11.5%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Calligraphy

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$6.99
3 purchases

Cursively Handwriting Lessons

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly access3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Access3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • One Time Payment$29.99

Questions

Is Calligraphy free?
Calligraphy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cursively Handwriting Lessons free?
Cursively Handwriting Lessons is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Calligraphy or Cursively Handwriting Lessons have ads?
Calligraphy shows ads; Cursively Handwriting Lessons does not.
Which is updated more often, Calligraphy or Cursively Handwriting Lessons?
Calligraphy ships an update every 42 months, and Cursively Handwriting Lessons every 2 months. Most recently, Calligraphy was updated on October 29, 2026 and Cursively Handwriting Lessons on October 30, 2026.

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