# Trace ABC! Practice alphabet vs ABC Tracer

The clearest difference is rating: Trace ABC! Practice alphabet at 4.8 against ABC Tracer's 4.2. Trace ABC! Practice alphabet also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). ABC Tracer's advantage is update cadence (every 11 months vs every 92 months) and ratings volume (84 vs 4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ABC Tracer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Trace ABC! Practice alphabet asks for nothing beyond the download.

Trace ABC! Practice alphabet holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ABC Tracer has 84 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Trace ABC! Practice alphabet ships an update every 92 months, ABC Tracer every 11 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trace ABC! Practice alphabet | ABC Tracer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-abc-practice-alphabet/id1400076455/reviews)** | [4.2 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abc-tracer/id1464064282/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **84** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 92 months | **Every 11 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Makorino](https://appshunter.io/developer/957100362) | [Mikhail Magurean](https://appshunter.io/developer/970176178) |

## What reviewers say

### Trace ABC! Practice alphabet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trace-abc-practice-alphabet/id1400076455)

Learn to write letters by tracing them on screen with interactive characters. The app provides feedback on your drawing accuracy to help you learn correct letter formation. Collect new characters as you progress through the alphabet.

**Highlights:** Trace alphabet letters on screen, Interactive character animations, Letter recognition for accuracy, Practice custom letter combinations, Collectible characters as rewards, Random letter practice mode

**In-app purchases:** none


### ABC Tracer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abc-tracer/id1464064282)

This app helps children learn letters, numbers, and shapes through tracing. It allows users to add and trace up to 100 custom words and names, enabling kids to practice writing their own names and basic vocabulary.

**Highlights:** Trace letters, numbers, and shapes, Add and trace custom words, Learn to write own name, Manage custom word list, Educational for young children

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ABC Tracing Full Version | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trace ABC! Practice alphabet free?

Trace ABC! Practice alphabet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ABC Tracer free?

ABC Tracer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Trace ABC! Practice alphabet or ABC Tracer?

Trace ABC! Practice alphabet is rated higher. Trace ABC! Practice alphabet averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while ABC Tracer averages 4.2 from 84 ratings.

### Do Trace ABC! Practice alphabet or ABC Tracer have ads?

Neither Trace ABC! Practice alphabet nor ABC Tracer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Trace ABC! Practice alphabet or ABC Tracer?

Trace ABC! Practice alphabet ships an update every 92 months, and ABC Tracer every 11 months. Most recently, Trace ABC! Practice alphabet was updated on October 24, 2026 and ABC Tracer on October 24, 2026.

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