# Calligrapher vs Cursive Writing Reader

The clearest difference is rating: Cursive Writing Reader at 4.4 against Calligrapher's 3.9. Cursive Writing Reader also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). Calligrapher's advantage is review sentiment (31% vs 0%). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Calligrapher sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Cursive Writing Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cursive Writing Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 97 and 38 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 31% of Calligrapher's written reviews are positive against 0% of Cursive Writing Reader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Calligrapher ships an update every 5 weeks, Cursive Writing Reader daily. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Calligrapher | Cursive Writing Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calligrapher-handwriting-font/id1592807878/reviews) | **[4.4 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cursive-writing-reader-camera/id6478762939/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **97** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | **31.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 114 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [KREATIVITY APPS SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567387133) | [Koji Watanabe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1332653587) |

## What reviewers say

### Calligrapher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calligrapher-handwriting-font/id1592807878)

Transform your handwriting into a custom font and use it across your device. Design beautiful pages with personalized backgrounds and writing styles. Export your creations as PDFs or images for printing and sharing.

**Highlights:** Handwriting to font conversion, Custom keyboard for typing, Page designer with custom backgrounds, AI-powered letter scanning, Font editing tools, Export as PDF or image

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| 3 months subscription | $15.49 | per 3 months |
| Annual subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Einstein font | $1.99 | one-time |
| Da Vinci font | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gandhi font | $1.99 | one-time |
| Curie font | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $89.99 | one-time |


### Cursive Writing Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cursive-writing-reader-camera/id6478762939)

This app uses your device's camera to scan and convert handwritten cursive English into digital text. It can also recognize handwriting directly within the app, allowing you to easily copy and paste the converted content.

**Highlights:** Scan cursive from camera or gallery, Convert handwritten characters to text, OCR handwriting recognition, In-app handwriting recognition, Copy and paste converted text

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Calligrapher free?

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

### Is Cursive Writing Reader free?

Cursive Writing Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Calligrapher or Cursive Writing Reader?

Cursive Writing Reader is rated higher. Calligrapher averages 3.9 out of 5 from 97 ratings, while Cursive Writing Reader averages 4.4 from 38 ratings.

### Do Calligrapher or Cursive Writing Reader have ads?

Calligrapher shows ads; Cursive Writing Reader does not.

### Which is updated more often, Calligrapher or Cursive Writing Reader?

Calligrapher ships an update every 5 weeks, and Cursive Writing Reader daily. Most recently, Calligrapher was updated on September 24, 2026 and Cursive Writing Reader on August 20, 2026.

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