# LetterSchool vs Calligraphy

The clearest difference is rating: Calligraphy at 5.0 against LetterSchool's 4.5. LetterSchool's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (17K vs 1). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LetterSchool sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Calligraphy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Calligraphy 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 complicate that: 54% of LetterSchool's written reviews are positive against 50% of Calligraphy'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, Calligraphy every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LetterSchool | Calligraphy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/calligraphy-learn-abc/id975195757/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **54.4% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 156 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Letterschool Enabling Learning B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1133082101) | [Maria Gascon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1265018007) |

## 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


### Calligraphy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calligraphy-learn-abc/id975195757)

This educational game helps children learn the alphabet through interactive handwriting practice, coloring activities, and vocabulary building. It utilizes a Montessori-inspired approach to teach both uppercase and lowercase letters, fostering motor skills and memory development.

**Highlights:** Handwriting practice worksheets, Alphabet tracing and dot-to-dot, Coloring book with animal drawings, Vocabulary building exercises, Montessori learning method, Uppercase and lowercase letter practice

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly plan | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Quitar anuncios | $2.99 | one-time |
| Forever plan | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LetterSchool free?

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

### Is Calligraphy free?

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

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

Calligraphy is rated higher. LetterSchool averages 4.5 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Calligraphy averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do LetterSchool or Calligraphy have ads?

Calligraphy shows ads; LetterSchool does not.

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

LetterSchool ships an update every 2 months, and Calligraphy every 4 months. Most recently, LetterSchool was updated on September 25, 2026 and Calligraphy on August 13, 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.*