Comparison

Cursive vs Craftorama

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

Craftorama

Features
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Bring your sewing and craft kits to life with the Craftorama app, the official companion app for our DIY craft kits. With easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, kids and families can enjoy a fun, stress-free crafting experience. Just open the app, choose your kit, and follow along at your own pace. Features: • Clear, illustrated, step-by-step instructions • Video tutorials for visual learners • Kid-friendly design that’s easy to follow • Supports all our craft & sewing kits • Perfect for family craft time or independent play • Encourages creativity, focus, and hands-on learning With Craftorama, every project feels simple and fun, empowering kids to create with confidence and imagination. Download now and start crafting today!

Screenshots

Cursive4 screens
Craftorama4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Craftorama at none against Cursive's 1. Craftorama also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Craftorama asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cursive versus Craftorama: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCursiveCraftorama
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperenoiuCraftorama

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

Craftorama

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cursive

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro version$2.99
None

Craftorama

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cursive free?
Cursive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Craftorama free?
Craftorama is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cursive or Craftorama have ads?
Cursive shows ads; Craftorama does not.

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