Comparison

HMH Secure Browser vs Cursive

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

Head to head
About

HMH Secure Browser

Features
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The HMH Secure Browser is designed to provide a secure assessment experience for proctored testing events. It is designed to provide easy deployment on both managed networks and networks without centrally managed systems. It provides a modern web browser in a kiosk mode shell which enables the secure delivery of test events on your iPad.

About

Cursive

Practice cursive handwriting by tracing letters and words. Supports multiple languages with special characters and custom word additions. Offers extensive customization for a personalized learning experience.

Highlights
  • Trace to practice cursive
  • Uppercase and lowercase letters
  • Animated stroke order
  • Multi-language support
  • Custom word practice
  • Adjustable pen and font settings
  • Dark mode and theme customization
Features
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This app lets you practice cursive by tracing. It includes uppercase and lowercase letters, as well as words in multiple languages. You can also add your own words for custom practice. Practice Cursive - Trace to practice cursive writing. - Practice both uppercase and lowercase letters. - View animated stroke order for each letter. - Supports special characters in German and Spanish (ä, ö, ß, ü, ñ). - Practice words in multiple languages. - Includes over 100 words per language. - Supports words with accent marks. Cursive Languages - Switch between different cursive languages. - Supports English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, and Portuguese. - The app’s display language can be linked to the selected cursive language. - Use the search button to look up word meanings (opens in external browser). - You can also switch the search button to a share button. Custom Words - In “Custom,” you can display typed text in cursive. - Add typed text to "Custom Words" for practice. - Custom Words can be sorted and deleted. - Custom Words are shared across all cursive languages. Cursive Settings - Change the font of the example text. - Adjust the font size of the example text. - Switch example styles (with line, without line, or none). - Toggle between pen and eraser. - Change the pen’s thickness and color. - Enable or disable zooming. Customization - Supports dark mode. - You can also change the theme color. - Features a simple design based on Material Design.

Screenshots

Cursive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HMH Secure Browser at none against Cursive's 1. HMH Secure Browser also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Cursive's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. Cursive sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HMH Secure Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
HMH Secure Browser versus Cursive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHMH Secure BrowserCursive
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (4.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—65.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—4.9K — better
Update frequency—Every 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHoughton Mifflin Harcourtenoiu

Bugs and requests

HMH Secure Browser

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Cursive

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Writing input not responsive
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Unexpected pop-ups and notifications
  • Compatibility issues with certain devices
  • Loss of writing progress

Requested features

5 requests
  • Provide feedback on writing performance
  • Add more customization options
  • Improve writing experience with better tools
  • Expand content beyond just letters and words
  • Reduce ads and paywall restrictions

In-app purchases

None

HMH Secure Browser

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Cursive

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro version$2.99

Questions

Is HMH Secure Browser free?
HMH Secure Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cursive free?
Cursive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HMH Secure Browser or Cursive have ads?
Cursive shows ads; HMH Secure Browser does not.

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