Comparison

Energetic Alpha vs Learn to Write by PayneBrain

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Energetic Alpha

Features
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Encourage your child to identify letters and learn to write in English with this fun and engaging app! Main Features include • Letter writing tools • Helpful feedback features • Letter learning audio • Fun and unique animations and videos Our team created Energetic Alpha, an interactive alphabet app that helps instruct children how to write, using proper stroke order. The simple navigation and streamlined features make this app especially easy to use for little ones. The app tracks a child’s successful attempts and rewards them with animations and videos that feature a corresponding verb, for example, A is for Appear, B is for Build, and C is for Camouflage. All 26 letters are represented in unique animations. This app is best for children learning to write, between 3 and 6 years of age, who are learning language and letterforms. Both the upper and lowercase letterforms are available for writing practice. Energetic Alpha was created by parents and university professors with help from K-12 teachers, and children using a process called co-design to discover what kids want in an iPad learning app. The best ideas were used to make a fun and playful writing experience. They relied on best practices in children’s design and user experience to create an easy to use and educational learning app. Energetic Alpha connects to the internet to stream videos as the child plays​ but can be used offline without video content when needed.  No in-app purchases are required!

About

Learn to Write by PayneBrain

Features
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Learn to Write! is the perfect handwriting app for young learners. Colorful, guided tracing exercises help kids practice uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and fun special characters — all at their own pace. HOW IT WORKS Follow animated guide dots to trace each letter or number stroke by stroke. Start hints and directional arrows show exactly where to begin. Celebratory rewards keep kids motivated after every character! FEATURES • Uppercase letters A–Z with full stroke guides • Numbers 0–9 • Trace your own name (up to 3 letters) • Satisfying sounds and haptic feedback • Reward celebrations after every character PREMIUM ) • Lowercase letters a–z • Fun special characters • Spanish language mode (¡Aprende a Escribir!) • Unlimited name tracing DESIGNED FOR LITTLE LEARNERS • Large, colorful characters perfect for small fingers • Difficulty grows with your child — from beginner to confident writer • Safe, ad-free environment • Parental gate included Whether your child is starting preschool or just wants extra practice, Learn to Write! makes building handwriting skills a joy.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Energetic Alpha at none against Learn to Write by PayneBrain's 1. Energetic Alpha also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Learn to Write by PayneBrain sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Energetic Alpha asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Energetic Alpha versus Learn to Write by PayneBrain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEnergetic AlphaLearn to Write by PayneBrain
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLucy Junior, LLCCarlton Payne III

In-app purchases

None

Energetic Alpha

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Learn to Write by PayneBrain

One-time1
  • Learn To Write Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is Energetic Alpha free?
Energetic Alpha is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Learn to Write by PayneBrain free?
Learn to Write by PayneBrain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Energetic Alpha or Learn to Write by PayneBrain have ads?
Neither Energetic Alpha nor Learn to Write by PayneBrain shows ads.

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