Comparison

Cursive vs Passaroo

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

Passaroo

Features
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Passaroo is your AI-powered study companion for Australian exams — from the Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) and Citizenship Test to the Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate and beyond. Practice smarter, not harder. • Realistic mock exams matching the format of official Australian tests • 14+ exam categories: DKT for all states (NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, ACT, TAS, NT), Citizenship, RSA, and work licences • Hundreds of practice questions across road rules, road safety, and traffic management • AI-powered explanations after every question — understand WHY an answer is right • Personal AI tutor (Premium) — ask follow-up questions in plain English Stay motivated • Daily challenges and streak system • XP, levels, and unlockable achievements • Weekly study planner that fits your schedule • Weak-topic analysis to focus your practice • Exam readiness score so you know when you're ready Built for learners • Flashcards with spaced repetition • Reading materials curated by topic • Bookmark tricky questions for revision mode • Track your progress with advanced analytics • Single-device session so your data stays yours Three tiers, choose what works • Free: 2 mock exams/week, basic flashcards, daily challenges • Premium ($7.99/mo or $76.99/yr — save 20%): 15 exams/week, AI tutor, ad-free, advanced analytics • Pro ($14.99/mo or $144.99/yr — save 20%): unlimited practice exams (50/week fair use), priority AI, voice tutor (coming soon), interview prep (coming soon), early access About Passaroo Passaroo is an independent educational platform. We are not affiliated with Australian government agencies or official examination bodies. All questions are independently created for practice and preparation purposes. Subscriptions auto-renew until cancelled. Manage from your App Store settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://passaroo-backend-production.up.railway.app/privacy

Screenshots

Cursive4 screens
Passaroo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Passaroo at fortnightly against Cursive's every 5 weeks. Cursive's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, 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 Passaroo 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, Passaroo fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cursive versus Passaroo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCursivePassaroo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperenoiuChaitanya Ravuri

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

Passaroo

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

Passaroo

Subscriptions4
  • Passaroo Premium — Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Passaroo Pro — Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Passaroo Premium Yearly (Save 20%)$49.991 Year
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  • Passaroo Pro — Yearly (Save 20%)3 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium 90-Day Pass$12.99
  • passaroo_pro_3month$24.99

Questions

Is Cursive free?
Cursive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Passaroo free?
Passaroo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cursive or Passaroo have ads?
Both Cursive and Passaroo show ads.
Which is updated more often, Cursive or Passaroo?
Cursive ships an update every 5 weeks, and Passaroo fortnightly. Most recently, Cursive was updated on October 1, 2026 and Passaroo on August 22, 2026.

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