# LetterSchool vs Cursive Writing

The clearest difference is ads: LetterSchool at none against Cursive Writing's shown. LetterSchool also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months). Cursive Writing's advantage is review sentiment (69% vs 54%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Cursive Writing 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 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LetterSchool has 17K ratings behind it against 2.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of LetterSchool's written reviews are positive against 69% of Cursive Writing's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

LetterSchool ships an update every 2 months, Cursive Writing every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LetterSchool | Cursive Writing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterschool-learn-to-write/id481067676/reviews)** | [4.1 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cursive-writing/id612497395/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 2.2K |
| Positive reviews | 54.4% of reviews | **68.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 156 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Letterschool Enabling Learning B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1133082101) | [Horizon Business, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/431586531) |

## 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 Writing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cursive-writing/id612497395)

Practice cursive handwriting with this educational app. It offers a game-like experience to help users master cursive writing through interactive practice. Customize settings to tailor the learning process.

**Highlights:** Cursive writing practice, Game-like learning experience, Customizable settings, Mastery-focused gameplay, Family-friendly education

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use for beginners
- 🚀 Helps improve cursive writing skills
- 💰 Free with no ads
- 🎨 Customizable pen color and line settings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive and boring after a while
- 🤔 Lacks feedback on performance
- 🔠 Only teaches individual letters, not words or sentences
- 🎨 Some letter styles don't match traditional cursive

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional glitches and freezes
- Compatibility issues on larger tablet screens

**Requested features**

- Add practice for cursive words and sentences
- Implement performance tracking and feedback
- Offer different cursive writing style options
- Introduce mini-games or challenges to make it more engaging


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LetterSchool free?

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

### Is Cursive Writing free?

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

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

LetterSchool is rated higher. LetterSchool averages 4.5 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Cursive Writing averages 4.1 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do LetterSchool or Cursive Writing have ads?

Cursive Writing shows ads; LetterSchool does not.

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

LetterSchool ships an update every 2 months, and Cursive Writing every 11 months. Most recently, LetterSchool was updated on September 23, 2026 and Cursive Writing on September 24, 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.*