Interactive Handwriting vs Letter Writing
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.
Letter Writing
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Letter Writing is a free educational app created by a retired teacher to make learning the alphabet fun and engaging for preschool and reception children. Here's how it works: See & Learn: Each letter appears on the screen, with arrows guiding your child through its writing. Trace & Practice: Follow the path with a finger or pen to practice writing the letter. Interactive Fun: Yellow dots appear to reinforce proper letter formation. Listen & Learn: Hear the sound of each letter pronounced. Engaging Animations: A cute animated object (like an "Ant" for "A") appears with each letter, keeping your child entertained. Replay & Revise: Don't worry if it's not perfect! Replay your drawing and try again. Progress Tracking: See all your letter drawings in one place! Share with Pride: Show off your excellent work by sharing your drawings with parents Key Features: Uppercase and lowercase letters Interactive letter tracing with guiding arrows Fun animations and sounds Easy replay option Progress summary with shareable drawings Regular Updates: Look forward to new features and improvements! This app is entirely free and does not contain any in-app purchases. Download Writing Letters today and help your child embark on a joyful learning adventure!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Interactive Handwriting at every 3 months against Letter Writing's every 22 months. Interactive Handwriting also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Interactive Handwriting ships an update every 3 months, Letter Writing every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Interactive Handwriting | Letter Writing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 22 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 254 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Letterland | Edology Limited |
In-app purchases
Interactive Handwriting
No in-app purchases
Letter Writing
No in-app purchases
Questions
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