# Learn ABC vs Writey Cursive Handwriting

The clearest difference is rating: Writey Cursive Handwriting at 4.5 against Learn ABC's 3.0. Writey Cursive Handwriting also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 13 months). Learn ABC's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Learn ABC sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days 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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Writey Cursive Handwriting has 12K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Learn ABC's written reviews are positive against 50% of Writey Cursive Handwriting's.

Learn ABC ships an update every 13 months, Writey Cursive Handwriting fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 3, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Learn ABC | Writey Cursive Handwriting |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-abc-calligraphy-123/id1176046850/reviews) | **[4.5 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writey-cursive-handwriting/id1512640380/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **50.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 661 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alejandro Melero Zaballos](https://appshunter.io/developer/665859435) | [Writey B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699597596) |

## What reviewers say

### Learn ABC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-abc-calligraphy-123/id1176046850)

Practice handwriting and calligraphy while learning alphabet letters through engaging games and coloring activities. This app uses a Montessori-inspired method to help users of all ages master letter formation and expand vocabulary.

**Highlights:** Handwriting and calligraphy practice, Alphabet letter learning, Connect the dots exercises, Vocabulary building through coloring, Montessori learning method, Capital and lowercase letter practice

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly plan | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| REMOVE ADS | $5.99 | one-time |
| Forever plan | $14.99 | one-time |


### 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 Learn ABC free?

Learn ABC 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, Learn ABC or Writey Cursive Handwriting?

Writey Cursive Handwriting is rated higher. Learn ABC averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Writey Cursive Handwriting averages 4.5 from 12K ratings.

### Do Learn ABC or Writey Cursive Handwriting have ads?

Learn ABC shows ads; Writey Cursive Handwriting does not.

### Which is updated more often, Learn ABC or Writey Cursive Handwriting?

Learn ABC ships an update every 13 months, and Writey Cursive Handwriting fortnightly. Most recently, Learn ABC was updated on June 3, 2026 and Writey Cursive Handwriting on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*