Comparison

Cursive vs Wakarii

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

Wakarii

Features
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Learn Japanese without jumping between apps. Wakarii brings together everything a Japanese learner needs — structured courses, flashcard creation, and reading practice — all in one place. WHAT'S INSIDE: - Structured courses for beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels - Build your own flashcards in seconds - Reading practice to build real comprehension - No extra apps, no scattered resources Whether you're starting from zero or are improving your Japanese skills, Wakarii keeps your learning focused and consistent. Download Wakarii and start today. Privacy Policy: https://www.wakarii.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.wakarii.com/terms-and-conditions Contact: https://www.wakarii.com/public-contact Delete your Account: https://www.wakarii.com/delete-account

Screenshots

Cursive4 screens
Wakarii4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Wakarii at none against Cursive's shown. Cursive's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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 Wakarii sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cursive ships an update every 5 weeks, Wakarii every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cursive versus Wakarii: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCursiveWakarii
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB64 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperenoiuMauro Sanchez

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

Wakarii

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cursive

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

Wakarii

Subscriptions2
  • Wakarii Pro - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Wakarii Pro - Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time4
  • Mini Boost$2.99
  • Medium Boost$4.99
  • Big Boost$9.99
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  • Wakarii Pro - Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is Cursive free?
Cursive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wakarii free?
Wakarii is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cursive or Wakarii have ads?
Cursive shows ads; Wakarii does not.
Which is updated more often, Cursive or Wakarii?
Cursive ships an update every 5 weeks, and Wakarii every 4 weeks. Most recently, Cursive was updated on October 27, 2026 and Wakarii on October 6, 2026.

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