Comparison

iTrace for Schools vs Starfall Numbers

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

Starfall Numbers

This app uses interactive activities and songs to help children learn number recognition and counting skills. It connects numbers to real-world objects and introduces basic math concepts for early learners.

Highlights
  • Number symbol and value recognition
  • Counting activities
  • Interactive introductions for numbers 0-100
  • Coin counting and math expressions
  • 15 animated math songs
  • Closed captioning for songs
Features
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Explore numbers through the magic of curiosity and the power of motivation: the Starfall way! With this app, your child will learn to recognize number symbols and values by connecting them to real-world objects (such as 1 sun, 5 fingers, and 10 toes). Your child will then apply these concepts with counting activities and songs! Starfall Numbers includes interactive introductions for numbers 0-20, 25, 50, and 100. Counting activities introduce coins, math symbols, and simple expressions while building counting skills from 0 to 100 in entertaining and practical ways. Your child will also enjoy singing along with 15 Starfall math songs! Counting song favorites and calendar concepts are animated playfully, with a closed caption option to display song lyrics. Each activity and song reinforces simple language and basic vocabulary, making this app an excellent choice for pre-readers, emerging readers, and English language learners alike.

Screenshots

iTrace for Schools4 screens
Starfall Numbers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iTrace for Schools at 80% against Starfall Numbers's 25%. iTrace for Schools also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months). Starfall Numbers's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $19.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.1). On ads, in-app purchases, chart position 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

iTrace for Schools costs $19.99 and Starfall Numbers $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iTrace for Schools holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTrace for Schools has 845 ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of iTrace for Schools's written reviews are positive against 25% of Starfall Numbers's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iTrace for Schools ships an update every 2 months, Starfall Numbers every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
iTrace for Schools versus Starfall Numbers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTrace for SchoolsStarfall Numbers
Price$19.99$4.99 — better
Rating4.4 (845 ratings) — better3.3 (37 ratings)
Positive reviews80.3% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings845 — better37
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
Best chart rank#188 — better#200
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.112.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size174 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDEVPOCKET LLCStarfall Education Foundation

Customer experience

iTrace for Schools

All ratings845 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral8.4%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive80.3%
Neutral14.5%
Negative5.3%

Starfall Numbers

All ratings36 ratings
Positive52.8%
Neutral8.3%
Negative38.9%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative68.8%

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

Starfall Numbers

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iTrace for Schools

No in-app purchases

None

Starfall Numbers

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iTrace for Schools free?
iTrace for Schools costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Starfall Numbers free?
Starfall Numbers costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iTrace for Schools or Starfall Numbers?
iTrace for Schools is rated higher. iTrace for Schools averages 4.4 out of 5 from 845 ratings, while Starfall Numbers averages 3.3 from 37 ratings.
Do iTrace for Schools or Starfall Numbers have ads?
Neither iTrace for Schools nor Starfall Numbers shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iTrace for Schools or Starfall Numbers?
iTrace for Schools ships an update every 2 months, and Starfall Numbers every 11 months. Most recently, iTrace for Schools was updated on November 6, 2026 and Starfall Numbers on November 15, 2026.
Which is more popular, iTrace for Schools or Starfall Numbers?
iTrace for Schools currently peaks at #188 in the App Store charts, and Starfall Numbers at #200. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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