# Interactive Handwriting vs The Alphabet

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Interactive Handwriting | The Alphabet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interactive-handwriting/id1466772034/reviews) | **[4.0 (112 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-alphabet-learn-to-write/id6482996623/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **112** |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 254 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Letterland](https://appshunter.io/developer/875909724) | [KIDA Apps L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825209452) |

## What reviewers say

### Interactive Handwriting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interactive-handwriting/id1466772034)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Alphabet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-alphabet-learn-to-write/id6482996623)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alphabet Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Alphabet Quarterly | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Alphabet Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Letters : Unlock ABC | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*