Comparison

Cursive vs Cursive Handwriting Practice ·

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

Head to head
About

Cursive

Practice cursive handwriting by tracing letters and words. Supports multiple languages with special characters and custom word additions. Offers extensive customization for a personalized learning experience.

Highlights
  • Trace to practice cursive
  • Uppercase and lowercase letters
  • Animated stroke order
  • Multi-language support
  • Custom word practice
  • Adjustable pen and font settings
  • Dark mode and theme customization
Features
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This app lets you practice cursive by tracing. It includes uppercase and lowercase letters, as well as words in multiple languages. You can also add your own words for custom practice. Practice Cursive - Trace to practice cursive writing. - Practice both uppercase and lowercase letters. - View animated stroke order for each letter. - Supports special characters in German and Spanish (ä, ö, ß, ü, ñ). - Practice words in multiple languages. - Includes over 100 words per language. - Supports words with accent marks. Cursive Languages - Switch between different cursive languages. - Supports English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, and Portuguese. - The app’s display language can be linked to the selected cursive language. - Use the search button to look up word meanings (opens in external browser). - You can also switch the search button to a share button. Custom Words - In “Custom,” you can display typed text in cursive. - Add typed text to "Custom Words" for practice. - Custom Words can be sorted and deleted. - Custom Words are shared across all cursive languages. Cursive Settings - Change the font of the example text. - Adjust the font size of the example text. - Switch example styles (with line, without line, or none). - Toggle between pen and eraser. - Change the pen’s thickness and color. - Enable or disable zooming. Customization - Supports dark mode. - You can also change the theme color. - Features a simple design based on Material Design.

About

Cursive Handwriting Practice ·

Learn cursive handwriting with augmented reality guidance. Project letters and words onto paper in real-time, with multiple styles and custom text options. Track progress and develop confident penmanship.

Highlights
  • AR-guided writing projection
  • Multiple handwriting styles
  • Practice words and sentences
  • Custom text input for tracing
  • Progress tracking
  • Accessibility-first design
Features
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Cursive Handwriting Practice brings the art of cursive writing into the modern world using powerful AR technology. Simply place your phone above a sheet of paper, and the app will project beautiful cursive letters and words in real-time, guiding your hand as you trace and learn—just like having a personal handwriting tutor. Key Features • AR-Guided Writing Use your phone’s camera to project cursive letters directly onto your paper. Follow the animated strokes with your pen or pencil to build real handwriting skills. • Multiple Handwriting Styles Choose from classic, modern, playful, or formal cursive fonts to practice in the style you love—or the one your school requires. • Practice Words & Sentences Go beyond the alphabet. Learn to write full words and meaningful sentences to reinforce muscle memory and flow. • Custom Text Input Type any word or phrase you want to practice, and the app instantly converts it into guided cursive for tracing. • Progress Tracking Keep a record of your practice sessions, including the styles and words you’ve mastered, and track your improvement over time. • Accessibility-First Design Clear visuals, step-by-step prompts, and intuitive controls make it easy for users of all ages to develop confident, beautiful cursive writing. Whether you’re a beginner, a parent helping a child, or an adult rediscovering the joy of penmanship, Cursive Handwriting Practice makes writing by hand more engaging, effective, and fun. Full functionality requires an active subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.theapp.studio/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.theapp.studio/privacy

Screenshots

Cursive4 screens
Cursive Handwriting Practice ·4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cursive at 65% against Cursive Handwriting Practice ·'s 0%. Cursive also leads on ratings volume (4.9K vs 9) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). Cursive Handwriting Practice ·'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Cursive sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cursive Handwriting Practice · sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cursive holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cursive has 4.9K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Cursive's written reviews are positive against 0% of Cursive Handwriting Practice ·'s.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Cursive versus Cursive Handwriting Practice ·: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCursiveCursive Handwriting Practice ·
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4.9K ratings) — better4.2 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews65.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4.9K — better9
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperenoiuThe App Studio

Customer experience

Cursive

All ratings4,880 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral5.1%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive65.3%
Neutral12.7%
Negative22.0%

Cursive Handwriting Practice ·

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral22.2%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Cursive

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Writing input not responsive
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Unexpected pop-ups and notifications
  • Compatibility issues with certain devices
  • Loss of writing progress

Requested features

5 requests
  • Provide feedback on writing performance
  • Add more customization options
  • Improve writing experience with better tools
  • Expand content beyond just letters and words
  • Reduce ads and paywall restrictions

Cursive Handwriting Practice ·

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cursive

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro version$2.99
2 purchases

Cursive Handwriting Practice ·

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Access$3.991 Month
  • Unlimited Access$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Cursive free?
Cursive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cursive Handwriting Practice · free?
Cursive Handwriting Practice · is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cursive or Cursive Handwriting Practice ·?
Cursive is rated higher. Cursive averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while Cursive Handwriting Practice · averages 4.2 from 9 ratings.
Do Cursive or Cursive Handwriting Practice · have ads?
Cursive shows ads; Cursive Handwriting Practice · does not.

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