Write the alphabet vs Community School District 17
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Write the alphabet
This app helps children learn to draw and practice writing letters of the alphabet. It uses a letter drawing algorithm to provide feedback and offers rewards for correct attempts. Two mini-games are included to make learning the alphabet fun and engaging.
- Letter drawing guidance
- Practice copying letters
- Mistake indication algorithm
- Rewards for correct attempts
- Two mini-games
- Alphabet experimentation
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Learning to write begins with learning to draw letters. Through this application, kids will discover how to draw letter, and will be able to practice copying the letter's drawing. A letter drawing algorithm will indicate where mistakes were made and offer rewards if none were made (only on iPad). 2 additional mini games will extend kids experimentations with the alphabet while having fun. This game is part of your "Learning is fun" educational game collection. Visit our website for more info: http://ar-entertainment.net/learning/ipad.html or http://ar-entertainment.net/learning/
Community School District 17
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This app is specially designed for NYC Community School District 17 families families and staff. It will allow you to access the most important information regarding the school, such as grades, schedules, or contact information.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Community School District 17 at Free against Write the alphabet's $1.99. Community School District 17 also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). Write the alphabet's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Community School District 17 is free to download; Write the alphabet costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Write the alphabet ships an update every 5 months, Community School District 17 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Write the alphabet | Community School District 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 165 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexandre Minard | Solved Education Consultancy, LLC |
In-app purchases
Write the alphabet
No in-app purchases
Community School District 17
No in-app purchases
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