# Writing Wizard vs Next Steps Mentoring

The clearest difference is rating: Next Steps Mentoring at 5.0 against Writing Wizard's 4.4. Next Steps Mentoring also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). Writing Wizard's advantage is ratings volume (5.2K vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Next Steps Mentoring 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Writing Wizard | Next Steps Mentoring |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writing-wizard-learn-to-write/id1305242235/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-steps-mentoring/id6790584385/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 73.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 68 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pierre Abel](https://appshunter.io/developer/367460664) | [Mark Sarnoff](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790229250) |

## 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


### Next Steps Mentoring

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-steps-mentoring/id6790584385)

Facilitates school-sponsored peer mentorship programs by connecting student mentors with younger students in a secure, supervised environment. It enables communication, event participation, and program oversight for staff.

**Highlights:** Supervised one-to-one messaging, Chapter announcements and event updates, Mentor/mentee matching and approval, Parental consent tracking, Program communication oversight, Reporting and account restriction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Writing Wizard free?

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

### Is Next Steps Mentoring free?

Next Steps Mentoring is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Writing Wizard or Next Steps Mentoring?

Next Steps Mentoring is rated higher. Writing Wizard averages 4.4 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while Next Steps Mentoring averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Writing Wizard or Next Steps Mentoring have ads?

Neither Writing Wizard nor Next Steps Mentoring shows ads.

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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.*