Comparison

Cursive vs PerkyPlay Kids Activities

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

PerkyPlay Kids Activities

Features
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PerkyPlay helps parents turn everyday moments into focused screen-free play with their child. Open the app, choose a ready-to-start activity, start Focus Mode, and spend real time together. PerkyPlay gives parents guided play ideas, a session timer, rewards, streaks, and repeatable routines that make family time easier to start and easier to continue. Built for busy days, tired evenings, weekends at home, and short breaks, PerkyPlay gives you a clear place to begin when you want meaningful time together. Inside PerkyPlay, parents can: • Choose ready-to-start activities for home, outside, movement, creativity, calm, focus, and conversation • Start Focus Mode to support full attention during family play • Follow a session timer that keeps the moment clear and focused • Track completed sessions, minutes, and streaks • Earn rewards and badges for consistency • Build a screen-free family routine over time • Use quick reflections after play to notice how the moment felt PerkyPlay creates a practical rhythm for families: choose the activity, start the moment, stay focused, celebrate consistency, and come back tomorrow. One activity. One focused moment. A family routine that grows over time. PerkyPlay is designed for parenting, family wellness, and routine-building. For health, development, mood, behavior, or safety concerns, connect with a qualified professional or emergency services.

Screenshots

Cursive4 screens
PerkyPlay Kids Activities4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PerkyPlay Kids Activities at none against Cursive's 1. PerkyPlay Kids Activities also leads on ads (none vs shown). Cursive's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price 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. PerkyPlay Kids Activities asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cursive versus PerkyPlay Kids Activities: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCursivePerkyPlay Kids Activities
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.5% 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 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperenoiuPerkyPlay, INC

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

PerkyPlay Kids Activities

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cursive

One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro version$2.99
None

PerkyPlay Kids Activities

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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