# LetterSchool vs Vietnamese 101

The clearest difference is update cadence: LetterSchool at every 2 months against Vietnamese 101's every 14 months. LetterSchool also leads on ratings volume (17K vs 67) and review sentiment (55% vs 40%). Vietnamese 101's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LetterSchool sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Vietnamese 101 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.5 for Vietnamese 101. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LetterSchool has 17K ratings behind it against 67, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of LetterSchool's written reviews are positive against 40% of Vietnamese 101's.

LetterSchool ships an update every 2 months, Vietnamese 101 every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LetterSchool | Vietnamese 101 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterschool-learn-to-write/id481067676/reviews)** | [4.5 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vietnamese-101-learn-abc/id1504012431/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 67 |
| Positive reviews | **54.8% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 158 MB | 7 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) | [Aspul Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670473385) |

## 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 (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


### Vietnamese 101

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vietnamese-101-learn-abc/id1504012431)

Master Vietnamese alphabets with engaging tracing activities. Explore three distinct modes to practice writing and pronunciation, catering to different learning styles. Share your progress and enjoy a fun, educational experience.

**Highlights:** Alphabet tracing modes, Pronunciation practice, Northern and Southern accents, EASY, NORMAL, and FREESTYLE modes, Progress sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alphabets pack | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LetterSchool free?

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

### Is Vietnamese 101 free?

Vietnamese 101 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, LetterSchool or Vietnamese 101?

LetterSchool is rated higher. LetterSchool averages 4.5 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Vietnamese 101 averages 4.5 from 67 ratings.

### Do LetterSchool or Vietnamese 101 have ads?

Neither LetterSchool nor Vietnamese 101 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LetterSchool or Vietnamese 101?

LetterSchool ships an update every 2 months, and Vietnamese 101 every 14 months. Most recently, LetterSchool was updated on October 31, 2026 and Vietnamese 101 on October 24, 2026.

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