# LetterSchool vs eCollection

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LetterSchool at 55% against eCollection's 18%. LetterSchool also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (17K vs 3). eCollection's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LetterSchool sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. eCollection asks for nothing beyond the download.

LetterSchool holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LetterSchool has 17K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of LetterSchool's written reviews are positive against 18% of eCollection's.

LetterSchool ships an update every 2 months, eCollection every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LetterSchool | eCollection |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterschool-learn-to-write/id481067676/reviews)** | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecollection/id675521971/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **54.5% of reviews** | 18.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 158 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Letterschool Enabling Learning B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1133082101) | [Cengage Learning Australia](https://appshunter.io/developer/454848144) |

## 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access Pass | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Access Pass | $9.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Access Pass | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Quarterly Access Pass | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Access Pass | $44.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access Pass | $59.99 | 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


### eCollection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecollection/id675521971)

This app provides a digital platform for guided reading, offering a library of leveled eBooks and interactive features for teachers and students. It supports various reading profiles, word interaction, recording, drawing, and text editing to enhance comprehension and engagement.

**Highlights:** Guided Reading Profile, Custom Reading Profile, Independent Reading Profile, Tap to Hear Words, Tap to Save Words, Record Mode, Draw Mode

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Great book collection
- 📈 Good for learning progress
- 💡 Well-conceived concept
- 👍 Easy for children to use (in theory)
- 😊 Kids enjoy the books

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- ❌ Unusable interface
- 😩 Frustrating user experience
- ⏳ Slow connection and login
- 🚫 Cannot exit books or modes

**Reported bugs**

- App not working
- Crash delete download repeat
- Can’t quit from drawing mode
- Stuck, hard to return to main page
- No home page, cannot back to home page

**Requested features**

- Save login details
- Clear navigation to return to main page/shelf
- Option to buy individual subscriptions
- Add bigger books (e.g., comics)
- Clarify privacy for voice recording


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LetterSchool free?

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

### Is eCollection free?

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

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

LetterSchool is rated higher. LetterSchool averages 4.5 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while eCollection averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do LetterSchool or eCollection have ads?

Neither LetterSchool nor eCollection shows ads.

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

LetterSchool ships an update every 2 months, and eCollection every 6 months. Most recently, LetterSchool was updated on November 9, 2026 and eCollection on November 1, 2026.

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