# LetterSchool vs Cursive Letters Writing Wizard

The clearest difference is update cadence: LetterSchool at every 2 months against Cursive Letters Writing Wizard's every 5 months. LetterSchool also leads on ratings volume (17K vs 1.9K). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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 Writing Wizard sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for LetterSchool against 4.4 for Cursive Letters Writing Wizard. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LetterSchool has 17K ratings behind it against 1.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of LetterSchool's written reviews are positive against 62% of Cursive Letters Writing Wizard's.

LetterSchool ships an update every 2 months, Cursive Letters Writing Wizard every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LetterSchool | Cursive Letters Writing Wizard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterschool-learn-to-write/id481067676/reviews)** | [4.4 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cursive-letters-writing-wizard/id1412628587/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 1.9K |
| Positive reviews | 54.4% of reviews | **62.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 156 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Letterschool Enabling Learning B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1133082101) | [Pierre Abel](https://appshunter.io/developer/367460664) |

## 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 Writing Wizard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cursive-letters-writing-wizard/id1412628587)

This app helps children learn cursive handwriting through interactive tracing, engaging games, and customizable features. It supports various fonts, phonics, and progress monitoring for parents and educators.

**Highlights:** Interactive cursive letter tracing, Customizable word lists with audio recording, Engaging games and animated stickers, Progress monitoring and tracing replays, Support for multiple fonts and left-handed mode, Printable worksheets

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access - Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Add Your Own Words | $5.99 | one-time |
| All Letters and Numbers | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging and fun for kids
- 🚀 Effective for learning cursive
- 💡 Ability to add custom words

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Locked content behind paywall
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Expensive for full access

**Reported bugs**

- Purchased content not unlocking
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Incompatibility with certain devices

**Requested features**

- More free content and letters
- Improved navigation and usability
- Support for multiple fonts and languages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LetterSchool free?

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

### Is Cursive Letters Writing Wizard free?

Cursive Letters Writing Wizard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LetterSchool or Cursive Letters Writing Wizard?

LetterSchool is rated higher. LetterSchool averages 4.5 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Cursive Letters Writing Wizard averages 4.4 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do LetterSchool or Cursive Letters Writing Wizard have ads?

Neither LetterSchool nor Cursive Letters Writing Wizard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LetterSchool or Cursive Letters Writing Wizard?

LetterSchool ships an update every 2 months, and Cursive Letters Writing Wizard every 5 months. Most recently, LetterSchool was updated on September 25, 2026 and Cursive Letters Writing Wizard on September 23, 2026.

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