# Write It! Russian vs MyScribe

The clearest difference is ads: MyScribe at none against Write It! Russian's shown. MyScribe also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Write It! Russian's advantage is ratings volume (563 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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 MyScribe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MyScribe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Write It! Russian has 563 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Write It! Russian ships an update every 3 weeks, MyScribe weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Write It! Russian | MyScribe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (563 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-it-russian/id1400944429/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myscribe-learn-russian/id6770448878/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **563** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 60.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 53 MB | 503 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jernung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1268225656) | [Steven Decia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872031434) |

## 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 all 33 Cyrillic letters through bite-sized lessons, guided practice, and timed tests. Track your progress and improve your writing skills efficiently.

**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


### MyScribe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myscribe-learn-russian/id6770448878)

Learn Russian at your own pace with a comprehensive course designed for adults. Focus on reading, writing, listening, understanding, and speaking through native-speaker audio and interactive exercises. The app offers offline access and a calm learning environment without pressure.

**Highlights:** Full A1 beginner's course, Cyrillic alphabet tracing, Native Russian speaker audio, Handwriting and typing practice, Interactive practice rooms, Literal phrase readings, Offline course access

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Course, Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Course, Monthly | $16.99 | per month |
| Full Course | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Write It! Russian free?

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

### Is MyScribe free?

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

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

MyScribe is rated higher. Write It! Russian averages 4.6 out of 5 from 563 ratings, while MyScribe averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Write It! Russian shows ads; MyScribe does not.

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

Write It! Russian ships an update every 3 weeks, and MyScribe weekly. Most recently, Write It! Russian was updated on November 13, 2026 and MyScribe on November 15, 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.*