# Touch and Write vs Dexteria Jr.

Touch and Write and Dexteria Jr. both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of Touch and Write's written reviews are positive against 0% of Dexteria Jr.'s. Touch and Write also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and chart position (#196 vs unranked). Dexteria Jr.'s advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.99) and ratings volume (30 vs 9). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Touch and Write costs $2.99 and Dexteria Jr. $0.99 up front. Dexteria Jr. sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Touch and Write asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Touch and Write against 4.1 for Dexteria Jr.. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 30 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Touch and Write's written reviews are positive against 0% of Dexteria Jr.'s.

Touch and Write ships an update every 5 weeks, Dexteria Jr. every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Touch and Write | Dexteria Jr. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[4.2 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-and-write/id504319132/reviews)** | [4.1 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dexteria-jr-starter-pack/id1526021215/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **30** |
| Positive reviews | **93.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#196** | — |
| Size | 154 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 | **12.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FIZZBRAIN LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/349835342) | [BinaryLabs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/420464458) |

## What reviewers say

### Touch and Write

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch-and-write/id504319132)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

This app helps children learn to write letters and words by simulating various tactile experiences like finger painting or writing in shaving cream. It offers customizable word lists and diverse writing textures and papers to make learning engaging and effective for young learners.

**Highlights:** Simulated tactile writing experiences, Customizable word and name lists, Toggle letter sounds or names, Phoneme database for 80,000 words, Multiple writing textures and papers, Visual, kinesthetic, and tactile learning integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dexteria Jr.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dexteria-jr-starter-pack/id1526021215)

This app helps children develop essential fine-motor skills, coordination, and handwriting readiness through engaging play. Designed with occupational therapists, it strengthens small hand muscles and improves finger control for early learning success.

**Highlights:** Fine motor skill development, Handwriting readiness, Coordination improvement, Finger isolation, Hand-eye coordination, Progress tracking

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trace & Erase Activity | $2.49 | one-time |
| Pinch the Pepper - Pincer Grip | $2.49 | one-time |
| Dexteria Jr. Multi-User | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Dex Jr. Activities | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Touch and Write free?

Touch and Write costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dexteria Jr. free?

Dexteria Jr. costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Touch and Write or Dexteria Jr.?

Touch and Write is rated higher. Touch and Write averages 4.2 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Dexteria Jr. averages 4.1 from 30 ratings.

### Do Touch and Write or Dexteria Jr. have ads?

Neither Touch and Write nor Dexteria Jr. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Touch and Write or Dexteria Jr.?

Touch and Write ships an update every 5 weeks, and Dexteria Jr. every 6 weeks. Most recently, Touch and Write was updated on October 26, 2026 and Dexteria Jr. on October 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.*