# Write It! Russian vs Cyrillic Letters

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Write It! Russian at 62% against Cyrillic Letters's 0%. Write It! Russian also leads on ratings volume (540 vs 8) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Cyrillic Letters's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Write It! Russian sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Cyrillic Letters sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Write It! Russian holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Write It! Russian has 540 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Write It! Russian's written reviews are positive against 0% of Cyrillic Letters's.

Write It! Russian ships an update every 3 weeks, Cyrillic Letters every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Write It! Russian | Cyrillic Letters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (540 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-it-russian/id1400944429/reviews)** | [4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyrillic-letters/id6443334564/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **540** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **61.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jernung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1268225656) | [PJM](https://appshunter.io/developer/568979019) |

## 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


### Cyrillic Letters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyrillic-letters/id6443334564)

Master the Cyrillic alphabet with an engaging memory game. This educational app helps users learn to recognize and recall Cyrillic letters through interactive play. Designed for quick learning and retention.

**Highlights:** Learn Cyrillic alphabet, Memory matching game, Interactive learning, Progressive difficulty, Supports iPhone and Apple Watch

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| 1 year subscription | $6.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Write It! Russian free?

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

### Is Cyrillic Letters free?

Cyrillic Letters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Write It! Russian is rated higher. Write It! Russian averages 4.6 out of 5 from 540 ratings, while Cyrillic Letters averages 4.4 from 8 ratings.

### Do Write It! Russian or Cyrillic Letters have ads?

Write It! Russian shows ads; Cyrillic Letters does not.

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

Write It! Russian ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cyrillic Letters every 2 months. Most recently, Write It! Russian was updated on October 14, 2026 and Cyrillic Letters on October 4, 2026.

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