# Writing Wizard vs Penpoints

The clearest difference is rating: Penpoints at 5.0 against Writing Wizard's 4.4. Penpoints also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). Writing Wizard's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (5.2K vs 2). On price 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. Penpoints asks for nothing beyond the download.

Penpoints holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Writing Wizard has 5.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Writing Wizard's written reviews are positive against 100% of Penpoints's.

Writing Wizard ships an update every 4 months, Penpoints fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Writing Wizard | Penpoints |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writing-wizard-learn-to-write/id1305242235/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penpoints-spelling-practice/id6737171584/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.2K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 68 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pierre Abel](https://appshunter.io/developer/367460664) | [Mickael Robin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549965473) |

## 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


### Penpoints

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penpoints-spelling-practice/id6737171584)

This app helps children aged 6-11 practice spelling and handwriting using AI-powered feedback on photos of their written work. It supports independent learning for students and provides progress insights for parents and teachers.

**Highlights:** AI-powered handwriting analysis, Curriculum-aligned word lists, Instant feedback and scoring, Parental progress reports, Independent learning for children, Teacher and parent co-management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Writing Wizard free?

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

### Is Penpoints free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Writing Wizard or Penpoints?

Penpoints is rated higher. Writing Wizard averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while Penpoints averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Writing Wizard or Penpoints have ads?

Penpoints shows ads; Writing Wizard does not.

### Which is updated more often, Writing Wizard or Penpoints?

Writing Wizard ships an update every 4 months, and Penpoints fortnightly. Most recently, Writing Wizard was updated on November 4, 2026 and Penpoints on November 4, 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.*