# cursive vs Calzy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Calzy at 77% against cursive's 29%. Calzy also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 3). cursive's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

cursive costs $0.99 and Calzy $1.99 up front. Calzy sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. cursive asks for nothing beyond the download.

cursive holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Calzy has 1.9K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of cursive's written reviews are positive against 77% of Calzy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

cursive ships an update every 21 months, Calzy every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | cursive | Calzy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cursive/id327053944/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calzy/id623690732/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **76.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#56** |
| Size | 84 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.3** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sigma Sky, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/320947305) | [Raja Vijayaraman](https://appshunter.io/developer/562575890) |

## What reviewers say

### cursive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cursive/id327053944)

Learn to write the alphabet in both print and cursive, with uppercase and lowercase letters. Visual aids, videos, and practice exercises help you master letter formation and connections, making learning fun and personal.

**Highlights:** Uppercase and lowercase letters in print and cursive, Flashcard format for comparison, Video demonstrations of letter strokes, Words illustrating letter connections, Practice mode with fun colors, Doodle feature for personal style

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Calzy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calzy/id623690732)

**Currently charting:** #56 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

This app offers a modern and intuitive way to perform everyday calculations. It features a unique Memory Area for reusing values, bookmarking for saved calculations, and leverages the latest iOS technologies for a seamless experience. Designed with privacy in mind, it's suitable for students and professionals alike.

**Highlights:** Memory Area for reusing values, Calculation bookmarking with titles, Basic and advanced calculation modes, Privacy mode with Face ID, Live Activity and Haptic Touch support, Customizable keypad layout, Dark and Light modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Huge Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is cursive free?

cursive costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Calzy free?

Calzy costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, cursive or Calzy?

cursive is rated higher. cursive averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Calzy averages 4.7 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do cursive or Calzy have ads?

Neither cursive nor Calzy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, cursive or Calzy?

cursive ships an update every 21 months, and Calzy every 2 days. Most recently, cursive was updated on September 25, 2026 and Calzy on October 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*