Comparison

Cursive Writing vs Modern Handwriting Calligraphy

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

Head to head
About

Cursive Writing

Practice English cursive handwriting with this app. Learn to write uppercase and lowercase letters, connect them into words, and even type and trace your own words. Ideal for beginners learning cursive.

Highlights
  • Practice uppercase and lowercase letters
  • Trace letter formation guides
  • Connect letters to form words
  • Type and practice custom words
  • Learn letter-to-word combinations
Features
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This application is for practicing English Cursive Handwriting. You can practice writing the word as well as the upper Case and lower Case. "English Cursive Handwriting” is a useful application for all ages who are taking their first step into learning cursive writing. This app is very easy and fun to use. It provides not only letter by letter but 200 words, which show the users how individual(lower and upper case) letters are combined into words. If you are looking for a cursive writing app, then look no further. ** Features - Learn to write both upper-case and lower-case letters A to Z. - Each letter will be shown the way to trace it. - Practice connecting the letters together - Type any words you want and practice writing them.

About

Modern Handwriting Calligraphy

Develop pencil control and fine motor skills with interactive worksheets. Supports Apple Pencil, stylus, or even printing for traditional practice. Offers drawing, coloring, and tracing modes with new content added regularly.

Highlights
  • Interactive activity worksheets
  • Printable PDF export
  • Drawing, coloring, and tracing modes
  • Monthly new content
  • Finger, Apple Pencil, and stylus support
Features
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An application designed for adults and children to develop pencil control and fine motor skills on your iOS device using an Apple Pencil or a stylus. If you don't have a stylus or Apple Pencil, don't worry, you can simply print out the worksheet and use a regular pencil, pen, or felt tip pen. FEATURES * Lots of activity worksheets for adults and children * All worksheets are able to export to PDF format and print. * Drawing, coloring and tracing modes * New activity worksheets added monthly * Fully supports finger, Apple Pencil, and third-party stylus inputs * Premium Access provides unlimited access to the entire library --- PREMIUM ACCESS Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. --- Privacy Policy https://www.sprinnet.com/privacy EULA https://www.sprinnet.com/terms

Screenshots

Cursive Writing4 screens
Modern Handwriting Calligraphy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Modern Handwriting Calligraphy at 4.3 against Cursive Writing's 2.3. Modern Handwriting Calligraphy also leads on review sentiment (31% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 43 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Cursive Writing sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Modern Handwriting Calligraphy sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Modern Handwriting Calligraphy holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Modern Handwriting Calligraphy has 459 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Cursive Writing's written reviews are positive against 31% of Modern Handwriting Calligraphy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cursive Writing ships an update every 43 months, Modern Handwriting Calligraphy every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Cursive Writing versus Modern Handwriting Calligraphy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCursive WritingModern Handwriting Calligraphy
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (4 ratings)4.3 (459 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews30.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4459 — better
Update frequencyEvery 43 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.516.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBhavinkumar SatashiyaSPRINNET

Customer experience

Cursive Writing

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Modern Handwriting Calligraphy

All ratings352 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral5.7%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive30.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative69.2%

Bugs and requests

Cursive Writing

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Modern Handwriting Calligraphy

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Pencil doesn't work

Requested features

2 requests
  • More spelling lessons
  • Make more content

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cursive Writing

One-time1
  • Unlock Premium$6.99
8 purchases

Modern Handwriting Calligraphy

Subscriptions7
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Premium Access$3.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • Premium7 Days trial$9.993 Months
  • Premium7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Annual Premium7 Days trial$32.991 Year
  • Annual Access7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • One time payment$44.99

Questions

Is Cursive Writing free?
Cursive Writing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Modern Handwriting Calligraphy free?
Modern Handwriting Calligraphy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cursive Writing or Modern Handwriting Calligraphy?
Modern Handwriting Calligraphy is rated higher. Cursive Writing averages 2.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Modern Handwriting Calligraphy averages 4.3 from 459 ratings.
Do Cursive Writing or Modern Handwriting Calligraphy have ads?
Neither Cursive Writing nor Modern Handwriting Calligraphy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cursive Writing or Modern Handwriting Calligraphy?
Cursive Writing ships an update every 43 months, and Modern Handwriting Calligraphy every 2 months. Most recently, Cursive Writing was updated on October 29, 2026 and Modern Handwriting Calligraphy on October 30, 2026.

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