# LetterSchool vs Set Tool by mathies

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Set Tool by mathies at 100% against LetterSchool's 54%. Set Tool by mathies also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 14). LetterSchool's advantage is ratings volume (17K vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Set Tool by mathies asks for nothing beyond the download.

Set Tool by mathies holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. 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: 54% of LetterSchool's written reviews are positive against 100% of Set Tool by mathies's.

LetterSchool ships an update every 2 months, Set Tool by mathies monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LetterSchool | Set Tool by mathies |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterschool-learn-to-write/id481067676/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/set-tool-by-mathies/id1170210844/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 54.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 158 MB | 35 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) | [OAME](https://appshunter.io/developer/868343673) |

## 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


### Set Tool by mathies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/set-tool-by-mathies/id1170210844)

This app allows users to create, sort, and classify sets of objects to explore mathematical concepts. It supports number composition, decomposition, pattern creation, and probability experiments through interactive tools and visual representations.

**Highlights:** Create custom or random sets of objects, Sort and classify objects by attributes, Represent, compose, and decompose numbers, Explore probability and randomness, Use Ten frames and Frames of Tenths, Built-in annotation tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LetterSchool free?

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

### Is Set Tool by mathies free?

Set Tool by mathies is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LetterSchool or Set Tool by mathies?

Set Tool by mathies is rated higher. LetterSchool averages 4.5 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Set Tool by mathies averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do LetterSchool or Set Tool by mathies have ads?

Neither LetterSchool nor Set Tool by mathies shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LetterSchool or Set Tool by mathies?

LetterSchool ships an update every 2 months, and Set Tool by mathies monthly. Most recently, LetterSchool was updated on October 21, 2026 and Set Tool by mathies on October 5, 2026.

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