# Patterns Colors and Shapes vs LetterSchool

The clearest difference is rating: LetterSchool at 4.5 against Patterns Colors and Shapes's 1.0. LetterSchool also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (17K vs 1). Patterns Colors and Shapes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LetterSchool sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Patterns Colors and Shapes asks for nothing beyond the download.

LetterSchool holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LetterSchool has 17K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Patterns Colors and Shapes's written reviews are positive against 55% of LetterSchool's.

Patterns Colors and Shapes ships an update every 12 months, LetterSchool every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Patterns Colors and Shapes | LetterSchool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patterns-colors-and-shapes/id454970436/reviews) | **[4.5 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterschool-learn-to-write/id481067676/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **17K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **54.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 36 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Classroom Focused Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/406741679) | [Letterschool Enabling Learning B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1133082101) |

## What reviewers say

### Patterns Colors and Shapes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patterns-colors-and-shapes/id454970436)

This app helps children practice completing repeating patterns using colors or shapes. Users can select from pre-made patterns or create their own, with options to hear the names of colors and shapes spoken aloud. It provides visual feedback for correct and incorrect placements.

**Highlights:** Complete repeating color patterns, Complete repeating shape patterns, Create custom patterns, Hear color and shape names spoken, Visual feedback for placements, Adjust pattern length

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 spelling games. It offers progress tracking and engaging animations to make learning fun and effective for toddlers and preschoolers.

**Highlights:** Block and cursive letter tracing, Uppercase and lowercase letters, Number tracing (1-10), Geometric shape tracing, Word spelling and phonics, Progress tracking for multiple players, Interactive animations and sound effects

**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 Patterns Colors and Shapes free?

Patterns Colors and Shapes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LetterSchool free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Patterns Colors and Shapes or LetterSchool?

LetterSchool is rated higher. Patterns Colors and Shapes averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while LetterSchool averages 4.5 from 17K ratings.

### Do Patterns Colors and Shapes or LetterSchool have ads?

Neither Patterns Colors and Shapes nor LetterSchool shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Patterns Colors and Shapes or LetterSchool?

Patterns Colors and Shapes ships an update every 12 months, and LetterSchool every 2 months. Most recently, Patterns Colors and Shapes was updated on October 23, 2026 and LetterSchool on October 31, 2026.

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