# Writey Cursive Handwriting vs ArtWorkout

The clearest difference is ads: Writey Cursive Handwriting at none against ArtWorkout's shown. Writey Cursive Handwriting also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 36%). ArtWorkout's advantage is ratings volume (235K vs 12K) and chart position (#29 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Writey Cursive Handwriting sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and ArtWorkout sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Writey Cursive Handwriting against 4.6 for ArtWorkout. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ArtWorkout has 235K ratings behind it against 12K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Writey Cursive Handwriting's written reviews are positive against 36% of ArtWorkout's.

Writey Cursive Handwriting ships an update fortnightly, ArtWorkout weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Writey Cursive Handwriting | ArtWorkout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writey-cursive-handwriting/id1512640380/reviews) | **[4.6 (235K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artworkout-learn-how-to-draw/id1564657118/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12K | **235K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.1% of reviews** | 35.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#29** |
| Size | 661 MB | 224 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Writey B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699597596) | [Aleksandr Ulitin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1614304296) |

## What reviewers say

### Writey Cursive Handwriting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writey-cursive-handwriting/id1512640380)

Learn and improve handwriting skills with interactive courses for calligraphy, cursive, and print writing. Supports multiple languages and is designed for styluses like Apple Pencil. Suitable for children and adults looking to master beautiful handwriting.

**Highlights:** Interactive handwriting courses, Calligraphy and cursive practice, Multi-language support, Designed for styluses (e.g., Apple Pencil), Smart worksheets with learning roadmap, Zoom in/out for comfortable writing, Dark Mode

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $39.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app for handwriting practice
- 💡 Helpful for improving handwriting
- 🚀 Efficient writing experience with Apple Pencil
- 🎨 Variety of writing styles and languages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model is too expensive
- 🔒 Limited free content, most features require payment
- 🐛 Issues with screen scrolling and writing detection
- 🙅‍♀️ Not suitable for left-handed users

**Reported bugs**

- Screen scrolling issues when writing
- Inconsistent writing detection and feedback
- Subscription/purchase issues

**Requested features**

- Add more practice words and sentences
- Implement custom word/text input
- Support for additional writing styles (e.g., UK cursive)
- Improve overall user experience and accessibility


### ArtWorkout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artworkout-learn-how-to-draw/id1564657118)

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Free · Education, #152 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Learn to draw and paint with interactive, step-by-step lessons. This app offers over 2500 lessons for all skill levels, from beginners to pros, with a focus on accuracy and stroke quality. Enjoy a fun and engaging way to improve your artistic abilities.

**Highlights:** Step-by-step drawing guides, 2500+ interactive lessons, Accuracy and stroke quality evaluation, Skill trainers with immediate feedback, Apple Pencil support, Doodling, sketching, painting, and handwriting courses

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ArtWorkout PRO Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| ArtWorkout PRO Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| ArtWorkout PRO Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| ArtWorkout PRO Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| ArtWorkout PRO Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| ArtWorkout PRO Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| ArtWorkout PRO 6 months | $17.99 | per 6 months |
| ArtWorkout PRO Annually | $23.99 | per year |
| ArtWorkout PRO 6 months | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| ArtWorkout PRO Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| ArtWorkout PRO 3 months | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| ArtWorkout PRO 6 months | $36.00 | per 6 months |
| ArtWorkout PRO Monthly | $39.99 | per year |
| ArtWorkout PRO 12 months | $41.99 | per year |
| ArtWorkout PRO Annually | $41.99 | per year |
| ArtWorkout PRO Annually | $49.99 | per year |
| ArtWorkout PRO Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| ArtWorkout PRO Yearly | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth app
- 👍 Good quality
- 👍 Pretty easy to work with
- 👍 Creative ideas
- 👍 Can draw with a blank canvas

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Almost everything needs premium
- 💰 Premium is too expensive
- 🤔 Confusing settings
- 🤔 Can't draw properly without premium
- 🐛 Lags and may be laggy

**Reported bugs**

- Drawings disappearing during coloring
- Inability to complete lessons due to glitches

**Requested features**

- More free lessons and drawings
- Eraser tool
- Ruler tool for perspective
- Ability to save progress


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Writey Cursive Handwriting free?

Writey Cursive Handwriting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ArtWorkout free?

ArtWorkout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Writey Cursive Handwriting or ArtWorkout?

ArtWorkout is rated higher. Writey Cursive Handwriting averages 4.5 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while ArtWorkout averages 4.6 from 235K ratings.

### Do Writey Cursive Handwriting or ArtWorkout have ads?

ArtWorkout shows ads; Writey Cursive Handwriting does not.

### Which is updated more often, Writey Cursive Handwriting or ArtWorkout?

Writey Cursive Handwriting ships an update fortnightly, and ArtWorkout weekly. Most recently, Writey Cursive Handwriting was updated on September 26, 2026 and ArtWorkout on September 27, 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.*