Comparison

Interactive Handwriting vs The Alphabet

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Interactive letter formation lessons
  • In-built clues for remembering shapes
  • Movement pathway guidance
  • 52 handwriting animations
  • Alphabet letter games
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Three-step learning process: animation, tracing, independent writing
  • Captivating animations for each letter
  • Interactive tracing with fun objects
  • Progress tracking and feedback
  • Vibrant visuals
Features
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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

Screenshots

Interactive Handwriting4 screens
The Alphabet3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Interactive Handwriting versus The Alphabet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInteractive HandwritingThe Alphabet
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (8 ratings)4.0 (112 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8112 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size254 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLetterlandKIDA Apps L.L.C.

Customer experience

Interactive Handwriting

All ratings8 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%

The Alphabet

All ratings112 ratings
Positive72.3%
Neutral8.9%
Negative18.8%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Interactive Handwriting

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

The Alphabet

Subscriptions3
  • Alphabet Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Alphabet Quarterly$12.993 Months
  • Alphabet Annual$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Letters : Unlock ABC$59.99

Questions

Is Interactive Handwriting free?
Interactive Handwriting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Alphabet free?
The Alphabet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Interactive Handwriting or The Alphabet?
The Alphabet is rated higher. Interactive Handwriting averages 2.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while The Alphabet averages 4.0 from 112 ratings.
Do Interactive Handwriting or The Alphabet have ads?
Neither Interactive Handwriting nor The Alphabet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Interactive Handwriting or The Alphabet?
Interactive Handwriting ships an update every 3 months, and The Alphabet every 3 months. Most recently, Interactive Handwriting was updated on October 25, 2026 and The Alphabet on October 25, 2026.

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