Interactive Handwriting vs The Alphabet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Interactive Handwriting
This app helps children develop good handwriting habits through interactive lessons and visual clues for letter formation. It offers animations and games for each letter of the alphabet, making learning engaging on mobile devices.
- Interactive letter formation lessons
- In-built clues for remembering shapes
- Movement pathway guidance
- 52 handwriting animations
- Alphabet letter games
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Good handwriting habits come from a good foundation. With Letterland there are in-built clues to help your child remember how to form letter shapes; where each letter starts and the ‘movement pathway’. Use this free app on your mobile or tablet for an interactive experience. Unlock 52 handwriting animations and a game for each letter of the alphabet.
The Alphabet
This app offers an interactive and engaging way for young children to learn and practice writing the alphabet. It uses animations, tracing activities with fun objects, and independent writing practice with feedback to build foundational literacy skills.
- Three-step learning process: animation, tracing, independent writing
- Captivating animations for each letter
- Interactive tracing with fun objects
- Progress tracking and feedback
- Vibrant visuals
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Welcome to 'ABC Alphabet: Learn to Write!', where learning the alphabet is an exciting adventure! Perfect for young learners, our app provides a fun and interactive way for kids to master writing the alphabet in three unique steps. Step aboard the alphabet train as you embark on a journey through the letters! In Step One, children will be delighted by captivating animations accompanying each letter they write. Watch as the train chugs along, making learning letter formation an enjoyable experience. Moving on to Step Two, children will engage in hands-on learning as they use apples, balloons, or other fun objects to trace and write each letter. This interactive approach not only reinforces letter recognition but also encourages fine motor skills development. In Step Three, children will have the opportunity to practice writing independently, with helpful guidance and feedback provided along the way. Whether they're tracing letters or writing them freehand, our app ensures that every stroke is a step closer to mastering the alphabet. Key Features: Three engaging steps to learn letter formation: Animation, Interactive Tracing, and Independent Writing. Vibrant visuals and captivating animations keep kids entertained while they learn. Interactive tracing activities with fun objects make learning the alphabet a hands-on experience. Progress tracking and feedback ensure continual improvement and mastery. Make learning the alphabet a joyous journey for your child with 'ABC Alphabet: Learn to Write!'. Download now and watch as they embark on an adventure that will lay the foundation for a lifetime of literacy! App subscription: You can subscribe for access to the full list of 'ABC Alphabet: Learn to Write!'. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. You will be able to do all exercises for the duration of the subscription. Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original "one month" package unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription setting though your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098 for more information. You may turn off the auto-renewal of your subscription via your iTunes Account Settings. However, you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. Any unused portion of free-trial period, will be forfeited when the user purchases an app subscription. Links to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy can be found below. Privacy Policy: http://kida.app/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://kida.app/terms-and-conditions.html * Prices are equal to the value that "Apple's App Store Pricing Matrix" determines as the equivalent of the subscription price in $ USD
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Alphabet at 100% against Interactive Handwriting's 14%. The Alphabet also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.6) and ratings volume (112 vs 8). Interactive Handwriting's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. The Alphabet sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Interactive Handwriting asks for nothing beyond the download.
The Alphabet holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Alphabet has 112 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Interactive Handwriting's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Alphabet's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Interactive Handwriting | The Alphabet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (8 ratings) | 4.0 (112 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 112 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 254 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Letterland | KIDA Apps L.L.C. |
Customer experience
Interactive Handwriting
The Alphabet
In-app purchases
Interactive Handwriting
No in-app purchases
The Alphabet
- Alphabet Monthly$6.991 Month
- Alphabet Quarterly$12.993 Months
- Alphabet Annual$29.991 Year
- Lifetime Letters : Unlock ABC$59.99
Questions
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