# LetterSchool vs Cursive Letters and Alphabets

The clearest difference is rating: LetterSchool at 4.5 against Cursive Letters and Alphabets's 2.2. LetterSchool also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (54% vs 20%). Cursive Letters and Alphabets's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LetterSchool sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Cursive Letters and Alphabets sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LetterSchool holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LetterSchool has 17K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of LetterSchool's written reviews are positive against 20% of Cursive Letters and Alphabets's.

LetterSchool ships an update every 2 months, Cursive Letters and Alphabets every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LetterSchool | Cursive Letters and Alphabets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterschool-learn-to-write/id481067676/reviews)** | [2.2 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cursive-letters-and-alphabets/id1130608030/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **54.4% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 156 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Letterschool Enabling Learning B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1133082101) | [SentientIT Software Solution](https://appshunter.io/developer/408373540) |

## 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 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


### Cursive Letters and Alphabets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cursive-letters-and-alphabets/id1130608030)

Learn English alphabets in cursive with this tracing app. It offers blank guidelines for practice and allows users to select specific letters. Audio pronunciation is included for a comprehensive learning experience.

**Highlights:** Trace letters on screen, Blank guidelines for practice, Select specific letters to practice, Adjustable demo speed, Letter pronunciation audio, Unlimited letter choice

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cursive Letters Writing Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LetterSchool free?

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

### Is Cursive Letters and Alphabets free?

Cursive Letters and Alphabets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LetterSchool or Cursive Letters and Alphabets?

LetterSchool is rated higher. LetterSchool averages 4.5 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Cursive Letters and Alphabets averages 2.2 from 10 ratings.

### Do LetterSchool or Cursive Letters and Alphabets have ads?

Cursive Letters and Alphabets shows ads; LetterSchool does not.

### Which is updated more often, LetterSchool or Cursive Letters and Alphabets?

LetterSchool ships an update every 2 months, and Cursive Letters and Alphabets every 3 months. Most recently, LetterSchool was updated on September 25, 2026 and Cursive Letters and Alphabets on June 4, 2026.

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