# Write It! Russian vs Russian Alphabet

The clearest difference is ads: Russian Alphabet at none against Write It! Russian's shown. Russian Alphabet also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Write It! Russian's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). 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 Russian Alphabet sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Write It! Russian holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Write It! Russian has 563 ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Write It! Russian ships an update every 3 weeks, Russian Alphabet every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Write It! Russian | Russian Alphabet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (563 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-it-russian/id1400944429/reviews)** | [4.1 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/russian-alphabet-cyrillic/id6741468971/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **563** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | 60.9% 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 | 29 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) | [KIDA Apps L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825209452) |

## 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 Alphabet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/russian-alphabet-cyrillic/id6741468971)

This app helps children learn to write the Russian alphabet through a fun, three-step process. It guides them through tracing, independent writing, and perfecting each letter. Ideal for beginners and those looking to improve handwriting skills.

**Highlights:** Three-step writing process, Interactive and fun learning, Ideal for beginners, Self-paced learning, Mastering Russian letters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Russian Alphabet - Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock All Letters Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Unlock Letters Quarterly | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlock Russian Letters Yearly | $22.99 | per year |
| Russian Letters - Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Write It! Russian free?

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

### Is Russian Alphabet free?

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

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

Write It! Russian is rated higher. Write It! Russian averages 4.6 out of 5 from 563 ratings, while Russian Alphabet averages 4.1 from 47 ratings.

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

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

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

Write It! Russian ships an update every 3 weeks, and Russian Alphabet every 2 months. Most recently, Write It! Russian was updated on November 6, 2026 and Russian Alphabet on November 4, 2026.

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