# Writing Wizard vs Osmo ABCs

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Writing Wizard at 73% against Osmo ABCs's 19%. Writing Wizard also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (5.2K vs 265). Osmo ABCs's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Writing Wizard sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Osmo ABCs asks for nothing beyond the download.

Writing Wizard holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Writing Wizard has 5.2K ratings behind it against 265, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Writing Wizard's written reviews are positive against 19% of Osmo ABCs's.

Writing Wizard ships an update every 4 months, Osmo ABCs every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Writing Wizard | Osmo ABCs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writing-wizard-learn-to-write/id1305242235/reviews)** | [3.7 (265 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmo-abcs/id1439615379/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.2K** | 265 |
| Positive reviews | **73.4% of reviews** | 18.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 68 MB | 843 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pierre Abel](https://appshunter.io/developer/367460664) | [Tangible Play](https://appshunter.io/developer/799157444) |

## What reviewers say

### Writing Wizard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writing-wizard-learn-to-write/id1305242235)

This app helps children learn to trace letters, numbers, and words with a fun, motivating system. It offers customizable tracing practice, interactive games, and progress reports for parents and educators.

**Highlights:** Trace letters, numbers, and words, Customizable tracing practice, Interactive games and animated stickers, Create custom word lists with audio, Progress reports for tracking, Printable PDF worksheets

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access - Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| All Letters and Numbers | $5.99 | one-time |
| Add Your Words and Word Lists | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Full Access | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Engaging animations
- 💡 Customizable word lists
- 👍 Helpful for children with special needs
- 👍 Effective for improving handwriting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Locked features behind paywall
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Paid version not working as expected
- 💰 Expensive for the limited features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to access locked features
- Purchased content not unlocking properly
- Inconsistent letter formation guidance

**Requested features**

- Add more letters, numbers, and shapes
- Allow recording of custom voice instructions
- Improve compatibility with stylus/digital pens
- Provide more customization options


### Osmo ABCs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/osmo-abcs/id1439615379)

Engage young learners in a hands-on adventure to build pre-reading skills. Through interactive play with a friendly monster, children develop confidence in letter recognition, phonics, and vocabulary. This app requires physical Osmo pieces and a compatible iPhone or iPad.

**Highlights:** Letter recognition, Phonics learning, Vocabulary building, Over 300 words, Hands-on play, Interactive adventure

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 😃 Amazing game
- 💖 Love it so much
- ✨ So much fun
- 👍 Great app for kids
- 💯 Everything is spot on

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Not compatible with iPad Pro
- ❌ Not receiving verification code
- ❌ Faulty readings
- ❌ Unusable like this
- ❌ Not playable

**Reported bugs**

- Not compatible with iPad Pro
- Not receiving verification code
- Faulty readings (wrong tile detection)
- Camera orientation issues on newer iPads
- App won't open for some users

**Requested features**

- Update app for newer iPads
- Fix ABC game redirection to App Store
- Fix audio issues


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Writing Wizard free?

Writing Wizard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Osmo ABCs free?

Osmo ABCs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Writing Wizard or Osmo ABCs?

Writing Wizard is rated higher. Writing Wizard averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while Osmo ABCs averages 3.7 from 265 ratings.

### Do Writing Wizard or Osmo ABCs have ads?

Neither Writing Wizard nor Osmo ABCs shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Writing Wizard or Osmo ABCs?

Writing Wizard ships an update every 4 months, and Osmo ABCs every 2 months. Most recently, Writing Wizard was updated on October 16, 2026 and Osmo ABCs on October 16, 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.*