Comparison

Writey Cursive Handwriting vs KnightSAFE

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

Head to head
About

Writey Cursive Handwriting

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
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Join over a million users to practice and learn handwriting in many languages! Writey is a fun way of learning and improving your handwriting skills. Courses with interactive and smart worksheets to learn calligraphy, cursive writing, print writing or even simple alphabet. Children can learn how to write correctly and adults can master handwriting in different languages. Calligraphy lessons provide many styles, letters, words and trainings. Cursive lessons are here to train your hand to freely write clean and beautiful notes. Your note-taking ability will transform! Hundreds of thousands of Writey users say in their reviews. Here is words from our users: "I can highly recommend this app. It’s really helpful and easy to use. I do use my ipad to take notes and it really helps me to write better. Plus I am learning how to write cursive and each letter has arrows so you know how to write a letter correctly. So don’t hesitate to download this app and enjoy writing.” - Rubi1998 "Thank you. I can finally work on my handwriting. Thank you for the dark screen. Excellent practice pages with good breakdown - wonderful app.” - Lost in Tactics "It is suitable and helps me write better not only print letter and number writing but also cursive letters and numbers this app has been very helpful for me for this past year use. I recommend other parents use this for their children to help them get a little bit more of higher education than in school. This app is very useful you should download immediately, thank you!” - Mama Queen 43 “The best out there for Apple Pencil. This is one of the only few apps that support practicing with Apple Pencil and this is the best. Huuuuge collection of practice sets for various styles. Crispy interface.” - iPulkit Writey Key Features: + Designed for Apple Pencil and other styluses + Smart worksheets with learning roadmap + Zoom-in and zoom-out to maintain the size you are comfortable to write + 15 English handwriting courses. + 8 Spanish handwriting courses + 8 German handwriting courses + 8 French handwriting courses + Chinese HSK1 handwriting + Dutch handwriting + Japanese guided handwriting, Hiragana and Katakana + Guides for writing each letter type + Roman, print writing, cursive writing, and calligraphy in different languages + Many word lessons for each language + Dark Mode + Ad free This app aims to improve the handwriting of all age groups. Writey is also very helpful for language learning and starting to write beautifully in other languages. So, using that way will help you in your language learning process. --------- Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will not be able to cancel the subscription once activated. After purchase, manage your subscriptions in App Store Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. - Terms of use: https://writey.app/terms-of-use/ - Privacy policy: https://writey.app/privacy-policy/

About

KnightSAFE

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KnightSAFE is the official safety app of Clarkson University. It is the only app that integrates with Clarkson University's safety and security systems. Clarkson University has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the Clarkson University campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. KnightSAFE features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Clarkson University area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to Clarkson University security in real-time in case of a crisis - Friend Walk: Send your location to a friend through email or SMS on your device. Once the friend accepts the Friend Walk request, the user picks their destination and their friend tracks their location in real time; they can keep an eye on them to make sure they make it safely to their destination. - Virtual WalkHome: Allow Campus Security to monitor a user’s walk. If a user feels unsafe when walking on campus, they can request a Virtual WalkHome and a dispatcher on the other end will monitor their journey until they reach their destination. - Tip Reporting: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to Clarkson University security. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. - I’m OK!: Send your location and a message indicating that “You’re OK” to a recipient of your choosing. - Parking Map: Parking directions and maps to help you navigate around the Clarkson University area. - Campus Map: Navigate around the Clarkson University area. - St. Lawrence County Public Transit Routes: Find transit routes currently in service. - Notification History: Find previous Push Notifications for this app with the date and time. - Share Map with your Location: Send your location to a friend by sending them a map of your position. - Emergency Plans: Campus emergency documentation that can prepare you for disasters or emergencies. This can be accessed even when users aren’t connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data. - Support Resources: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at Clarkson University. - 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention, and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States. - Register Emergency Contacts: Register the people you want notified if you're involved in an emergency. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.

Screenshots

Writey Cursive Handwriting4 screens
KnightSAFE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KnightSAFE at none against Writey Cursive Handwriting's 10. KnightSAFE also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, 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. Writey Cursive Handwriting sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. KnightSAFE asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Writey Cursive Handwriting versus KnightSAFE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWritey Cursive HandwritingKnightSAFE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (13K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews49.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings13K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size647 MB29 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperWritey B.V.Clarkson University

Bugs and requests

Writey Cursive Handwriting

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

KnightSAFE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Writey Cursive Handwriting

Subscriptions8
  • Premium Access3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Premium Access3 Days trial$3.991 Month
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  • Premium Access$14.996 Months
  • Premium Access3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Premium Access3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Premium Access3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Access$29.99
  • Lifetime Access$39.99
None

KnightSAFE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Writey Cursive Handwriting free?
Writey Cursive Handwriting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KnightSAFE free?
KnightSAFE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Writey Cursive Handwriting or KnightSAFE have ads?
Neither Writey Cursive Handwriting nor KnightSAFE shows ads.

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