iTrace for Schools vs Staffly Plus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iTrace for Schools
This app guides children in learning to write letters, numbers, words, and shapes through interactive tracing and repetition. Designed for early learners, it fosters proper formation and fine-motor skills with positive reinforcement and adaptive pacing.
- Guided letter and number tracing
- Print and cursive writing practice
- Custom word lists with photos/voice
- Multiple handwriting styles
- Progress tracking and rewards
- Printable worksheets
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iTRACE — HANDWRITING AND LETTER TRACING FOR CLASSROOMS AND HOME LEARNING iTrace helps children learn to write letters, numbers, words, and shapes through guided tracing and playful repetition. Designed with educators, it turns handwriting practice into an engaging and effective learning experience for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary students. Each exercise teaches proper letter formation and fine-motor control step by step. Children trace each shape or letter multiple times, building confidence through repetition, gradual improvement, and positive reinforcement. The app adapts to each child’s pace, helping develop strong handwriting habits that transfer to pencil-and-paper writing. iTrace is suitable for both classroom use and learning at home, supporting structured instruction as well as independent practice. KEY FEATURES • Basic shapes for handwriting warm-up • Uppercase and lowercase letters • Numbers 0–9 • Print (block) and cursive writing • 350+ preloaded words plus custom word lists • Create custom words with your own photos and voice recordings • Multiple handwriting styles: Zaner-Bloser, Handwriting Without Tears, and D’Nealian • Left- and right-handed modes • Progress tracking for each student • Rewards, animations, and mini-games that motivate practice • 5 animated scenes with 50+ interactive objects • Printable worksheets for offline practice • Supports English and Spanish alphabets for handwriting practice • Safe, ad-free learning environment FOR TEACHERS AND PARENTS iTrace for Schools makes it easy to support multiple students, personalize learning goals, and monitor progress over time. It works well in classrooms, homeschool settings, and early-childhood programs focused on handwriting, tracing, and fine-motor development. Consistent structure and clear guidance help children practice correct stroke order and letter formation—skills that are essential for long-term writing success. FREE VERSION & SUBSCRIPTION The free version includes all handwriting warm-up exercises, three letters, and one interactive scene, allowing children to experience the core learning approach of iTrace. A subscription unlocks the full program, including all letters and numbers, additional scenes, and custom words. PRIVATE AND SECURE No ads. No personal data collected or shared.
Staffly Plus
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Staffly Plus is an availability and booking tool designed for New Zealand schools. Staffly makes it easy for relievers to share their availability, connect with schools, and respond to booking requests — all from one easy-to-use app. Whether you work with one school or several, Staffly helps keep your availability organised and up to date. Key features: - Quickly select the times you are available to work - Submit that information directly to your school - Plan ahead across multiple months - When life has other plans, just update your availability - View and respond to booking requests from your school - Keep track of when you're scheduled to work - Built for relievers, staff, and school coordinators Staffly Plus helps reduce admin, improve communication, and make organising relief easier for everyone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Staffly Plus at Free against iTrace for Schools's $19.99. Staffly Plus also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.1). 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
Staffly Plus is free to download; iTrace for Schools costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iTrace for Schools ships an update every 2 months, Staffly Plus weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iTrace for Schools | Staffly Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (845 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 845 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 174 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DEVPOCKET LLC | Greenstone Tech |
Bugs and requests
iTrace for Schools
Reported bugs
3 issues- Lowercase 'a' not recognized correctly
- Parental controls math problem not visible
- Sound stopped working after updates
Requested features
7 requests- Save completed words
- Option to practice just custom words
- Add letter names and sounds
- Cursive letter connections
- French language support
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- Worksheet printing improvements
- Progress report printing
Staffly Plus
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iTrace for Schools
No in-app purchases
Staffly Plus
No in-app purchases
Questions
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