# Write It! Russian vs Russian Readers

The clearest difference is monetization model: Write It! Russian at free with in-app purchases against Russian Readers's subscription. Write It! Russian also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Russian Readers's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (88% vs 62%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Write It! Russian sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Russian Readers sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Write It! Russian against 4.7 for Russian Readers. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 557 and 587 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Write It! Russian's written reviews are positive against 88% of Russian Readers's.

Write It! Russian ships an update every 3 weeks, Russian Readers every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Write It! Russian | Russian Readers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (557 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-it-russian/id1400944429/reviews) | **[4.7 (587 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/russian-readers-learn-russian/id1535989222/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 557 | **587** |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | **88.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 48 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jernung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1268225656) | [Russian Readers](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535989224) |

## What reviewers say

### Write It! Russian

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-it-russian/id1400944429)

Master Russian handwriting with this app that uses advanced recognition technology. Learn letters through bite-sized lessons, practice with stroke-by-stroke guidance, and test your skills in timed challenges. Track your progress and learn offline.

**Highlights:** Handwriting recognition technology, Bite-sized lessons, Stroke-by-stroke guidance, Timed test mode, Progress tracking, Offline support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |
| Full Unlock | $6.99 | one-time |
| Full Unlock | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for learning Russian alphabet
- 👍 Helpful for improving handwriting skills
- 🎓 Effective for learning pronunciation
- 💰 Free with optional paid features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with letter recognition and tracing
- 🤔 Teaches cursive instead of print letters
- 📱 Not optimized for landscape mode on tablets
- 🙄 Strict grading on writing tests

**Reported bugs**

- Certain letters not recognized when written correctly
- Progress and purchases not syncing across devices
- App freezing or crashing on some devices

**Requested features**

- Option to practice print letters
- More flexibility in writing style recognition
- Ability to select specific lessons to practice
- Inclusion of all 33 Russian alphabet letters


### Russian Readers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/russian-readers-learn-russian/id1535989222)

Learn Russian through engaging stories narrated by native speakers. Each word is highlighted as it's read, with English translations available to help you build vocabulary. Challenge yourself by hiding translations as you progress.

**Highlights:** Learn Russian with stories, Native speaker narration, Word highlighting, English translations, Adjustable translation visibility, Vocabulary building

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription! | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription! | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing app for learning Russian
- 👍 Excellent resource for reading practice
- 🎨 Charming illustrations and stories
- 🔊 Clear native speaker narration
- 📚 Wide range of content for all levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription-based model with no free content
- 🔍 Lack of a pause/repeat button for audio
- 🌙 No dark mode option
- 📱 Some UI/UX issues on smaller screens

**Reported bugs**

- Some users reported issues with accessing content after subscription
- Occasional crashes or freezes reported by a few users

**Requested features**

- Add a pause/repeat button for audio
- Implement a dark mode option
- Provide more advanced-level content
- Allow users to save/bookmark favorite words


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Write It! Russian free?

Write It! Russian is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Russian Readers free?

Russian Readers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Write It! Russian or Russian Readers?

Russian Readers is rated higher. Write It! Russian averages 4.6 out of 5 from 557 ratings, while Russian Readers averages 4.7 from 587 ratings.

### Do Write It! Russian or Russian Readers have ads?

Write It! Russian shows ads; Russian Readers does not.

### Which is updated more often, Write It! Russian or Russian Readers?

Write It! Russian ships an update every 3 weeks, and Russian Readers every 3 months. Most recently, Write It! Russian was updated on October 24, 2026 and Russian Readers on October 22, 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.*