Comparison

iTrace for Schools vs Staffly Plus

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

Staffly Plus

Features
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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.

Screenshots

iTrace for Schools4 screens
Staffly Plus3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iTrace for Schools versus Staffly Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTrace for SchoolsStaffly Plus
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (845 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings845 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.115.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size174 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDEVPOCKET LLCGreenstone 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

None

iTrace for Schools

No in-app purchases

None

Staffly Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iTrace for Schools free?
iTrace for Schools costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Staffly Plus free?
Staffly Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iTrace for Schools or Staffly Plus have ads?
Neither iTrace for Schools nor Staffly Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iTrace for Schools or Staffly Plus?
iTrace for Schools ships an update every 2 months, and Staffly Plus weekly. Most recently, iTrace for Schools was updated on November 1, 2026 and Staffly Plus on October 31, 2026.

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