# iWriteWords vs Writing Wizard

The clearest difference is price: Writing Wizard at Free against iWriteWords's $2.99. Writing Wizard also leads on ratings volume (5K vs 12). iWriteWords's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Writing Wizard is free to download; iWriteWords costs $2.99 up front. Writing Wizard sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. iWriteWords asks for nothing beyond the download.

iWriteWords holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Writing Wizard has 5K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of iWriteWords's written reviews are positive against 74% of Writing Wizard's.

iWriteWords ships an update every 6 weeks, Writing Wizard every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iWriteWords | Writing Wizard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iwritewords/id307025309/reviews)** | [4.4 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writing-wizard-learn-to-write/id1305242235/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **5K** |
| Positive reviews | **93.8% of reviews** | 73.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 156 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roy Winata](https://appshunter.io/developer/1324561549) | [Pierre Abel](https://appshunter.io/developer/367460664) |

## What reviewers say

### iWriteWords

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iwritewords/id307025309)

This app combines drawing letters with a fun game where players guide a character to collect numbered balls. Successfully drawing all letters reveals a cute illustration and allows progression to new levels.

**Highlights:** Draw letters to collect numbered balls, Guide character with finger, Reveal cute drawings upon word completion, Slide letters into a spinning hole, Advance through levels

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy for a preschooler to use
- 👍 Awesome app - best of class
- 👍 Helping my toddler write and spell words
- 👍 Very good
- 👍 Really cool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glad to see the update
- 🐛 Good, but more realistic and fun pictures please!
- 🐛 Good BUT ....
- 🐛 Needs a little more.
- 🐛 Some things arnt great.

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes
- Incompatible with iOS 6
- Letters not dropping in correct orientation
- Freezes almost every time used

**Requested features**

- Add your own word option
- additional practice
- option to pick letters
- phonics option
- ability to input words and names


### Writing Wizard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writing-wizard-learn-to-write/id1305242235)

This app helps children learn to trace letters, numbers, and words with a fun, motivating system. It offers customizable tracing practice, interactive games, and progress reports for parents and educators.

**Highlights:** Trace letters, numbers, and words, Customizable tracing practice, Interactive games and animated stickers, Create custom word lists with audio, Progress reports for tracking, Printable PDF worksheets

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access - Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| All Letters and Numbers | $5.99 | one-time |
| Add Your Words and Word Lists | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Full Access | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Engaging animations
- 💡 Customizable word lists
- 👍 Helpful for children with special needs
- 👍 Effective for improving handwriting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Locked features behind paywall
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Paid version not working as expected
- 💰 Expensive for the limited features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to access locked features
- Purchased content not unlocking properly
- Inconsistent letter formation guidance

**Requested features**

- Add more letters, numbers, and shapes
- Allow recording of custom voice instructions
- Improve compatibility with stylus/digital pens
- Provide more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iWriteWords free?

iWriteWords costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Writing Wizard free?

Writing Wizard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iWriteWords or Writing Wizard?

iWriteWords is rated higher. iWriteWords averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Writing Wizard averages 4.4 from 5K ratings.

### Do iWriteWords or Writing Wizard have ads?

Neither iWriteWords nor Writing Wizard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iWriteWords or Writing Wizard?

iWriteWords ships an update every 6 weeks, and Writing Wizard every 4 months. Most recently, iWriteWords was updated on September 26, 2026 and Writing Wizard on September 28, 2026.

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