# Write Small Letters vs BarryTiger

The clearest difference is rating: BarryTiger at 5.0 against Write Small Letters's 4.1. BarryTiger also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Write Small Letters's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (28 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Write Small Letters sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and BarryTiger sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BarryTiger holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Write Small Letters has 28 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Write Small Letters ships an update every 2 weeks, BarryTiger every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Write Small Letters | BarryTiger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-small-letters-lowercase/id6447473284/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barrytiger-phonics-and-tracing/id6476269696/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 24 MB | 170 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KIDA Apps L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825209452) | [Leqing Network Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071763459) |

## What reviewers say

### Write Small Letters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/write-small-letters-lowercase/id6447473284)

This educational app helps children learn to write lowercase letters through interactive tracing exercises. With colorful graphics and an intuitive interface, it provides a fun and engaging way for kids to develop foundational writing skills.

**Highlights:** Interactive letter tracing, Colorful graphics, Intuitive interface, Progressive difficulty levels, Supports lowercase letter writing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Write Small Letters | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Write Letters Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |


### BarryTiger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barrytiger-phonics-and-tracing/id6476269696)

This app offers an engaging and interactive way for young children to learn English letters and words. It features songs, tracing, spelling, and fun games to build vocabulary and speaking skills.

**Highlights:** Interactive letter tracing and phonics, Vocabulary expansion with 200+ words, Original picture books for letter exploration, Speaking practice with standard pronunciation, Fun educational games, 26 letter units with recognition and writing exercises

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Phonics& Tracing-Unlock all | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Write Small Letters free?

Write Small Letters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BarryTiger free?

BarryTiger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Write Small Letters or BarryTiger?

BarryTiger is rated higher. Write Small Letters averages 4.1 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while BarryTiger averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Write Small Letters or BarryTiger have ads?

Neither Write Small Letters nor BarryTiger shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Write Small Letters or BarryTiger?

Write Small Letters ships an update every 2 weeks, and BarryTiger every 7 months. Most recently, Write Small Letters was updated on November 3, 2026 and BarryTiger on November 4, 2026.

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