# Handwriting Success vs Dynamilis Handwriting Practice

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dynamilis Handwriting Practice at 68% against Handwriting Success's 26%. Dynamilis Handwriting Practice also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0). Handwriting Success's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Handwriting Success sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Dynamilis Handwriting Practice sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dynamilis Handwriting Practice holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 235 and 89 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Handwriting Success's written reviews are positive against 68% of Dynamilis Handwriting Practice's.

Handwriting Success ships an update every 3 weeks, Dynamilis Handwriting Practice every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Handwriting Success | Dynamilis Handwriting Practice |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (235 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handwriting-success/id1546769347/reviews) | **[4.5 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dynamilis-handwriting-practice/id1562092398/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **235** | 89 |
| Positive reviews | 26.3% of reviews | **67.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 157 MB | 358 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Handwriting Success, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494157891) | [School Rebound SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562092400) |

## What reviewers say

### Handwriting Success

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handwriting-success/id1546769347)

This app brings a popular handwriting program to your tablet, offering digital workbooks for instruction and practice. Users can write, erase, and practice repeatedly with customizable pen tools. It's designed for students, adults, and professionals seeking legible, modern handwriting.

**Highlights:** Interactive digital workbooks, Customizable pen color, width, and opacity, Digital eraser for repeated practice, Screen rotation and pinch-zoom, Bookmark creation, Screenshot sharing for teachers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Book B Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Book A Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Book A Monthly (Legacy) | $2.99 | per month |
| WRITE NOW Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| WRITE NOW Monthly (Legacy) | $3.99 | per month |
| Book A Annual Subscription | $8.99 | per year |
| WRITE NOW Annual Subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| WRITE NOW Annual (Legacy) | $12.99 | per year |
| Handwriting curriculum age 5-6 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Handwriting Success for adults | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great handwriting resource
- 👍 Improves handwriting
- 👍 Engaging for children
- 👍 Good for adult learners
- 👍 Helpful tips and workshops

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive in-app purchases
- 💸 Subscription required for use
- 💸 Misleading advertising (free app)
- 💸 Paid content lost after update
- 💸 Duplicate pricing (app vs. workbooks)

**Reported bugs**

- Restore button not working
- Lost purchased content after update
- Content inaccessible after purchase

**Requested features**

- Make app usable without immediate payment
- Disclose purchase requirements before download
- Allow users to try full app before buying
- Make app compatible with VoiceOver
- Provide PDF versions of books


### Dynamilis Handwriting Practice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dynamilis-handwriting-practice/id1562092398)

This app helps children aged 5-12 improve their handwriting skills through fun, personalized activities. Developed with experts, it offers in-depth analysis and progress tracking, requiring an Apple Pencil or Logitech Crayon for use. The first week is free.

**Highlights:** Customized training activities, In-depth handwriting analysis, Progress tracking, Letter formation (print & cursive), Gesture fluidity and digital dexterity, Offline functionality, No advertising

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access (Monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| 10 children (Monthly) | $19.99 | per month |
| 20 children (Monthly) | $39.99 | per month |
| Full Access (Yearly) | $89.99 | per year |
| 60 children (Monthly) | $119.99 | per month |
| 10 children (Yearly) | $119.99 | per year |
| 70 children (Monthly) | $139.99 | per month |
| 80 children (Monthly) | $159.99 | per month |
| 90 children (Monthly) | $179.99 | per month |
| 100 children (Monthly) | $199.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Handwriting Success free?

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

### Is Dynamilis Handwriting Practice free?

Dynamilis Handwriting Practice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Handwriting Success or Dynamilis Handwriting Practice?

Dynamilis Handwriting Practice is rated higher. Handwriting Success averages 4.0 out of 5 from 235 ratings, while Dynamilis Handwriting Practice averages 4.5 from 89 ratings.

### Do Handwriting Success or Dynamilis Handwriting Practice have ads?

Neither Handwriting Success nor Dynamilis Handwriting Practice shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Handwriting Success or Dynamilis Handwriting Practice?

Handwriting Success ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dynamilis Handwriting Practice every 6 weeks. Most recently, Handwriting Success was updated on November 3, 2026 and Dynamilis Handwriting Practice on November 7, 2026.

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