# iWriteWords vs LetterSchool

The clearest difference is price: LetterSchool at Free against iWriteWords's $2.99. LetterSchool also leads on ratings volume (17K vs 12). iWriteWords's advantage is review sentiment (94% vs 54%) and in-app purchases (none vs 14). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

LetterSchool is free to download; iWriteWords costs $2.99 up front. LetterSchool sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. iWriteWords asks for nothing beyond the download.

iWriteWords holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LetterSchool has 17K 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 54% of LetterSchool's.

iWriteWords ships an update every 6 weeks, LetterSchool every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iWriteWords | LetterSchool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iwritewords/id307025309/reviews)** | [4.5 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterschool-learn-to-write/id481067676/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **17K** |
| Positive reviews | **93.8% of reviews** | 54.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 156 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roy Winata](https://appshunter.io/developer/1324561549) | [Letterschool Enabling Learning B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1133082101) |

## 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


### LetterSchool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterschool-learn-to-write/id481067676)

This app helps young children learn to write letters, numbers, and shapes through interactive tracing and engaging animations. It offers progress tracking and is designed by educational professionals to be safe and fun for toddlers and preschoolers.

**Highlights:** Block and cursive letter tracing, Uppercase and lowercase letters, Numbers 1-10 tracing, Geometric shape tracing, Progress tracking for multiple players, Interactive animations and sound effects, CVC, CVCC, and long sound word practice

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access Pass | $4.99 | per month |
| LetterSchool - Monthly Pass | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Access Pass | $9.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Access Pass | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| LetterSchool - Monthly Pass | $14.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Access Pass | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Access Pass | $44.99 | per year |
| LetterSchool - Annual Pass | $59.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access Pass | $59.99 | per year |
| LetterSchool - Annual Pass | $74.99 | per year |
| Unlock All Shapes | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Block Alphabet | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Cursive Alphabet | $6.99 | one-time |
| All-in-one Package | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging and interactive
- 🚀 Helps improve handwriting
- 💡 Supports multiple writing styles (print, cursive, d'nealian)
- 👍 Motivating with rewards and animations
- 👍 Useful for children with learning challenges

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Subscription issues (app reverts to lite version, need to restore purchases)
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes (especially with Dari letters)
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Limited free version
- 🔍 Inconsistent letter formation (not aligned with school standards)

**Reported bugs**

- Dari letter (پ) keeps glitching
- Subscription issues (app reverts to lite version, need to restore purchases)
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Login screen freezes

**Requested features**

- Add more languages (Russian, Serbian, Thai, Korean, Hebrew, Hindi, etc.)
- Allow creating custom words/names to practice
- Improve letter sound pronunciations
- Add more visual options (fonts, themes, etc.)
- Integrate with International Phonetic Alphabet


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iWriteWords free?

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

### Is LetterSchool free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iWriteWords or LetterSchool?

iWriteWords is rated higher. iWriteWords averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while LetterSchool averages 4.5 from 17K ratings.

### Do iWriteWords or LetterSchool have ads?

Neither iWriteWords nor LetterSchool shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iWriteWords or LetterSchool?

iWriteWords ships an update every 6 weeks, and LetterSchool every 2 months. Most recently, iWriteWords was updated on September 26, 2026 and LetterSchool on September 28, 2026.

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