# ABA vs Writing Wizard

The clearest difference is price: Writing Wizard at Free against ABA's $0.99. Writing Wizard also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 72 months) and ratings volume (5K vs 32). ABA's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Writing Wizard is free to download; ABA costs $0.99 up front. Writing Wizard sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. ABA asks for nothing beyond the download.

Writing Wizard holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Writing Wizard has 5K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of ABA's written reviews are positive against 73% of Writing Wizard's.

ABA ships an update every 72 months, Writing Wizard every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ABA | Writing Wizard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aba-problem-solving-what-does-not-belong/id450990906/reviews) | **[4.4 (5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/writing-wizard-learn-to-write/id1305242235/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 32 | **5K** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **73.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 72 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Innovative Mobile Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/420345423) | [Pierre Abel](https://appshunter.io/developer/367460664) |

## What reviewers say

### ABA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aba-problem-solving-what-does-not-belong/id450990906)

This app helps young children develop problem-solving skills by identifying the item that doesn't belong in a group of four. It uses real photographs and customizable content to teach concepts like colors, shapes, and characteristics in an engaging, multi-sensory way.

**Highlights:** Identify the item that doesn't belong, Teaches colors, shapes, and characteristics, Add custom voice and items, Uses real photographs, Dynamic difficulty adjustment, Multi-sensory learning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for special needs students
- 💡 Highly customizable options
- 🧠 Good for critical thinking
- 🧩 Useful for problem-solving
- 🗣️ Helps with vocabulary

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App stalls after updates
- 🐛 Crashes on concept level
- 🐛 Voiceover mispronunciation
- 🐛 Inappropriate image (marijuana leaf)
- 🐛 Visuals are horrible/ugly

**Reported bugs**

- Won't let me out of touch and learn segment
- Stalls after 3 or 4 pages
- Crashes on the concept level
- Voiceover mispronounces 'belong'
- One of the shapes is a marijuana leaf

**Requested features**

- Add accuracy percentage counter for documentation
- Add data collection system
- Create something with more vivid colors
- Make it much harder
- Make it more interesting to a toddler


### 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 ABA free?

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

### Is Writing Wizard free?

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

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

Writing Wizard is rated higher. ABA averages 4.2 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Writing Wizard averages 4.4 from 5K ratings.

### Do ABA or Writing Wizard have ads?

Neither ABA nor Writing Wizard shows ads.

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

ABA ships an update every 72 months, and Writing Wizard every 4 months. Most recently, ABA was updated on September 28, 2026 and Writing Wizard on October 2, 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.*