JoackyWriter vs Trace & Play
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
JoackyWriter
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This tracing app aims to help kids who are struggling with fine motor skills mainly kids on the spectrum. With the use of a Visual board (First Write /Then Reward)andToken Economy board this helps the kids to visualize what they are working on. You can also use either your fingers or a stylus pen. The User Interface of this app is very simple to make it user friendly. This app doesn't also allow you to exit the worksheet (not unless you press ipad or iphone's home button) until you finished your task/tracing. This app can also be used in school as a tool for writing. It also allows you to upload your own words and name.
Trace & Play
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Trace & Play helps young children learn to write their letters โ one happy stroke at a time. A big, friendly letter appears, with a faint guide to trace over. Your child draws right on the screen with a finger or Apple Pencil, and gets gentle, encouraging feedback when they follow the shape. Then it's on to the next letter. Designed for little learners (ages 3โ6): โข Trace all 26 uppercase letters, A to Z โข Smooth, natural letter shapes โ including proper curves for C, O, S and friends โข Forgiving feedback tuned for small hands โ no frustration, just encouragement โข Works in any orientation, on iPhone and iPad โข Finger or Apple Pencil โข Uppercase AโZ is free. An optional one-time purchase unlocks lowercase letters and numbers. No ads or accounts โข Settings kept simple and out of little fingers' way Learning to write, one letter at a time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JoackyWriter at none against Trace & Play's 1. JoackyWriter also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Trace & Play sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. JoackyWriter asks for nothing beyond the download.
JoackyWriter ships an update every 6 weeks, Trace & Play monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JoackyWriter | Trace & Play |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jaclyn Sia | Don Nguyen |
In-app purchases
JoackyWriter
No in-app purchases
Trace & Play
- Unlock Everything$1.99
Questions
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