# LetterSchool vs micro

The clearest difference is rating: LetterSchool at 4.5 against micro's 3.3. LetterSchool also leads on ratings volume (17K vs 91) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). micro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LetterSchool sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. micro asks for nothing beyond the download.

LetterSchool holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LetterSchool has 17K ratings behind it against 91, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of LetterSchool's written reviews are positive against 43% of micro's.

LetterSchool ships an update every 2 months, micro every 7 months. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | LetterSchool | micro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterschool-learn-to-write/id481067676/reviews)** | [3.3 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microbit/id1092687276/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 91 |
| Positive reviews | **54.5% of reviews** | 42.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 158 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Letterschool Enabling Learning B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1133082101) | [Micro:bit Educational Foundation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484783422) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access Pass | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Access Pass | $9.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Access Pass | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Quarterly Access Pass | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Access Pass | $44.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access Pass | $59.99 | 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


### micro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microbit/id1092687276)

This app is the essential companion for the BBC micro:bit, a pocket-sized programmable computer. It allows you to wirelessly beam programs to your micro:bit via Bluetooth and includes access to a block-based programming editor. Monitor sensor data and control your micro:bit in real-time.

**Highlights:** Wireless flashing of micro:bit hex files, Access to Microsoft MakeCode editor, Bluetooth beaming of programs, Real-time sensor data monitoring, Control micro:bit buttons and pins, Debug running program code, Store and manage HEX files

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and quick to set up
- 💻 Allows coding on mobile devices
- 🎓 Great for learning and education
- ⚡ Fast download and installation
- 🔧 Works well once properly configured

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent Bluetooth pairing failures
- 🐛 App crashes during code flashing
- 🐛 Connection drops after flashing
- 📱 Poor optimization for phone screens
- 🔌 Requires frequent device reconnection

**Reported bugs**

- Bluetooth pairing fails or shows false success
- App crashes when flashing code to micro:bit
- Connection lost after code flashing
- White screen display issue
- Login fails with Google accounts

**Requested features**

- Offline mode for iOS
- Integrated IDE in app instead of Safari redirect
- Support for multiple languages
- Persistent Bluetooth connection after flashing
- Mute audio functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LetterSchool free?

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

### Is micro free?

micro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

LetterSchool is rated higher. LetterSchool averages 4.5 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while micro averages 3.3 from 91 ratings.

### Do LetterSchool or micro have ads?

Neither LetterSchool nor micro shows ads.

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

LetterSchool ships an update every 2 months, and micro every 7 months. Most recently, LetterSchool was updated on November 13, 2026 and micro on November 13, 2026.

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