Comparison

Write It! Russian vs Letterly

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

Head to head
About

Write It! Russian

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
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Learn to write all 33 letters of the Russian Cyrillic alphabet with Write It! Russian, the ultimate app for mastering Russian handwriting. Whether you're a beginner or looking to improve your skills, our innovative app replaces traditional pen and paper with cutting-edge handwriting recognition technology. Dive into bite-sized lessons designed to fit your busy schedule, allowing you to make progress in just a few minutes a day. With our intuitive practice mode, you'll receive stroke-by-stroke guidance to perfect your technique. Then, put your skills to the test in our exhilarating test mode, where you can race against the clock and prove your mastery. Key Features: • Real handwriting recognition technology • Bite-sized lessons for quick learning • Practice mode with stroke-by-stroke guidance • Timed test mode to challenge your skills • Customizable review mode • Progress tracking • Full offline support Why Choose Write It! Russian? Innovative Technology: Our real handwriting recognition technology provides instant feedback, helping you improve faster than traditional methods. Comprehensive Learning: Master all 33 letters of the Russian Cyrillic alphabet through a structured, step-by-step approach. Flexibility: Practice at your own pace with customizable review options and offline accessibility. Engaging Experience: Gamified elements like the test mode keep you motivated and challenged throughout your learning journey. Progress Monitoring: Track your improvement over time and celebrate your achievements as you advance. Write It! Russian combines the best of traditional learning methods with modern technology to create an engaging and effective way to master Hebrew script. Our app's unique approach guides you through each stroke, helping you develop muscle memory and confidence in your writing abilities. Write It! Russian is the perfect tool for anyone looking to master the beautiful art of Russian handwriting. Our app combines cutting-edge technology with proven learning methods to make the process of learning to write Russian engaging, efficient, and effective. Start your journey to mastering the Russian Cyrillic alphabet today. Download Write It! Russian and transform your Russian writing skills one stroke at a time. With dedication and practice, you'll soon be confidently writing the intricate and elegant the letters of the Russian script. Begin your Russian writing adventure now! Privacy Policy: https://jernung.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://jernung.com/terms

About

Letterly

This app helps young children learn to write by tracing basic strokes, letters, syllables, and numbers. It offers a distraction-free environment with no timers or ads, and includes a creative drawing mode. The app works offline and focuses on building good writing habits.

Highlights
  • Tracing basic strokes
  • Learning letters and numbers
  • Practicing syllables and words
  • Creative drawing mode
  • Offline functionality
  • Distraction-free learning
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Letterly is handwriting practice for children aged 3 to 7. A child traces a letter with a finger, the app shows where the line went off, and counts how much was written correctly. THREE LANGUAGES IN ONE NOTEBOOK • English: print and cursive letters, syllables, words • Russian: print and cursive letters, syllables, joins, words, names, phrases, sentences • Chinese: the eight basic strokes, 178 HSK 1 characters, numbers The writing language and the app language are chosen separately: the menu can stay in English while the child writes in Chinese. When the two differ, the app glosses the sign so you can see what you are writing — and a character carries its reading too: 好 — hǎo · good. WHAT IS INSIDE • Basics: lines, hooks and ovals — where the hand starts • Letters: print and cursive, uppercase and lowercase • Words: syllables, joins and ten themes, from fruit to transport • Numbers: 0 to 9 • Notebook: a full ruled page, line after line • Sketchbook: free drawing, no tasks and no scores • From memory: the model disappears and the child writes on their own More than 1100 signs across all three languages. HOW IT WORKS Every sign is open from the start — a child begins with any letter instead of walking the alphabet in order. Writing unlocks pencils and paper: 21 of them, from a blue pencil to lightning, galaxy and a school blackboard. They are unlocked by writing, and the count is shared across languages. STRAIGHT ABOUT PURCHASES The download is free. Basics, all print letters, numbers and the beginning of every cursive section are free — more than 200 signs. The full version is a single one-time purchase. There are no subscriptions. FOR PARENTS • No ads and no subscriptions • No sign-up and no accounts • All content ships inside the app — no internet needed • No third-party content from the web and no links into advertising

Screenshots

Write It! Russian4 screens
Letterly4 screens

Verdict

The call

Write It! Russian and Letterly both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Letterly's written reviews are positive against 62% of Write It! Russian's. Letterly also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Write It! Russian's advantage is ratings volume (557 vs 4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases 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. Write It! Russian sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Letterly sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Write It! Russian against 4.5 for Letterly. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Write It! Russian has 557 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Write It! Russian's written reviews are positive against 100% of Letterly's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Write It! Russian ships an update every 3 weeks, Letterly every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Write It! Russian versus Letterly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWrite It! RussianLetterly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (557 ratings) — better4.5 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings557 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJernungDaniel Onishchenko

Customer experience

Write It! Russian

All ratings540 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews91 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral15.4%
Negative23.1%

Letterly

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Write It! Russian

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

Letterly

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Write It! Russian

One-time3
  • Full Unlock$4.99
  • Full Unlock$6.99
  • Full Unlock$8.99
10 purchases

Letterly

One-time10
  • Тетрадь в клетку$0.99
  • Тетрадь в линейку$0.99
  • Тетрадь зеленая доска$0.99
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  • Тетрадь крафтовая бумага$0.99
  • Тетрадь космос$0.99
  • Тетрадь ночное небо$0.99
  • Тетрадь Бетон$0.99
  • Тетрадь кирпич$0.99
  • Тетрадь школьная доска$0.99
  • Все карандаши и фоны$1.99

Questions

Is Write It! Russian free?
Write It! Russian is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Letterly free?
Letterly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Write It! Russian or Letterly?
Write It! Russian is rated higher. Write It! Russian averages 4.6 out of 5 from 557 ratings, while Letterly averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.
Do Write It! Russian or Letterly have ads?
Write It! Russian shows ads; Letterly does not.
Which is updated more often, Write It! Russian or Letterly?
Write It! Russian ships an update every 3 weeks, and Letterly every 6 weeks. Most recently, Write It! Russian was updated on October 24, 2026 and Letterly on October 24, 2026.

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