# Write It! Russian vs Буквонавты

The clearest difference is monetization model: Write It! Russian at free with in-app purchases against Буквонавты's subscription. Буквонавты's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (83% vs 62%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Write It! Russian sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Буквонавты sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Write It! Russian ships an update every 3 weeks, Буквонавты every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Write It! Russian | Буквонавты |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (540 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-it-russian/id1400944429/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **540** | — |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 48 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jernung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1268225656) | [Consultant Application Engineering Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725031339) |

## 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


### Буквонавты

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/russian-alphabet/id6475737742)

This app helps young children aged 4-7 learn to read Russian letters, words, and stories through engaging mini-games. Developed by experts, it offers a fun and intuitive way to build reading fluency with interactive activities and illustrated stories.

**Highlights:** Learn Russian letters and words, Interactive mini-games, Build reading fluency, Illustrated short stories, Phonics-based learning, Developed by linguists and teachers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 месяц | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 месяц | $4.99 | per month |
| 3 месяца | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 месяца | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| 12 месяцев | $17.99 | per year |
| 12 месяцев | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Write It! Russian free?

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

### Is Буквонавты free?

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

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

Write It! Russian shows ads; Буквонавты does not.

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

Write It! Russian ships an update every 3 weeks, and Буквонавты every 2 weeks. Most recently, Write It! Russian was updated on October 14, 2026 and Буквонавты on September 30, 2026.

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