# LetterSchool vs RelationShapes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RelationShapes at 100% against LetterSchool's 54%. RelationShapes also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 14) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). LetterSchool's advantage is ratings volume (17K vs 8) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

RelationShapes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LetterSchool has 17K ratings behind it against 8, 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 100% of RelationShapes's.

LetterSchool ships an update every 2 months, RelationShapes every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LetterSchool | RelationShapes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterschool-learn-to-write/id481067676/reviews) | **[4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/relationshapes/id1143015542/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 54.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 158 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Letterschool Enabling Learning B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1133082101) | [Vizuvizu LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1124352517) |

## 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


### RelationShapes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/relationshapes/id1143015542)

This educational app helps young children develop visual-spatial reasoning and early math skills through open-ended play. It offers two modes: 'Match It' for shape exploration and 'Picture It' for creative expression with accessories and backgrounds. Designed for families and educators, it supports multiple user profiles and collaborative play.

**Highlights:** Visual-spatial reasoning development, Open-ended creative play, Shape matching and creation, Multiple user profiles, Collaborative split-screen play, Progress monitoring, Printable learning resources

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LetterSchool free?

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

### Is RelationShapes free?

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

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

RelationShapes is rated higher. LetterSchool averages 4.5 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while RelationShapes averages 4.8 from 8 ratings.

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

LetterSchool ships an update every 2 months, and RelationShapes every 4 months. Most recently, LetterSchool was updated on October 21, 2026 and RelationShapes on October 3, 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.*