Comparison

Gothic Fraktur vs Calligraphy Practice

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

Head to head
About

Gothic Fraktur

Learn the art of Gothic Fraktur handwriting with this comprehensive app. Practice letterforms on paper or tablet to develop accuracy and elegance. Offers a free version with limited content and a subscription for full access to lessons and printing features.

Highlights
  • Master Gothic Fraktur handwriting
  • Practice on paper or tablet
  • Develop accuracy and elegance
  • Full access to practical lessons (subscription)
  • Printable exercises and guidelines (subscription)
  • Self-directed learning
Features
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Calligraphy: Gothic Fraktur is a comprehensive app for anyone interested in mastering the art of Gothic Fraktur handwriting. It is designed for self-directed learners who wish to acquire the necessary skills without the assistance of a specialized penmanship teacher. Through consistent practice on either paper or a tablet, you will develop the ability to effortlessly create stunning Gothic Fraktur letterforms with accuracy and elegance. The free version without a subscription includes the first letters of every part and limited writing on the training pad. With the subscription, you'll get access to all practical lessons of the app plus an ability to write on the training pad. You can also print all exercises in every section, as well as tune and print a guidelines sheet for practicing on paper. *Calligraphy Gothic Fraktur Subscription* • Calligraphy Gothic Fraktur requires a subscription to access all materials. • Once your purchase is confirmed, you will be charged through your iTunes account. • The subscription will automatically renew. • You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal at any time in your App Store account, but at least 24 hrs before the end of the current period. • If you chose an offered trial period and would like not to proceed with subscribing, you have to cancel your subscription at least 24 hrs before the end of the Trial, otherwise, you will be charged for the first billing period. Terms of use: https://calligraphy.app/gothic-fraktur-terms/termsofuse/ Privacy policy: https://calligraphy.app/gothic-fraktur-terms/privacy/

About

Calligraphy Practice

Master modern brush calligraphy with step-by-step lessons, from basic strokes to full words. Practice tracing letters, receive instant scoring, and generate printable worksheets for any text. Daily practice, streaks, and badges help you improve your handwriting.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step calligraphy lessons
  • Interactive tracing and writing practice
  • Instant scoring and feedback
  • Printable worksheet generator
  • Daily practice streaks and reminders
  • Home screen widget
  • Procreate brush integration
Features
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Learn modern brush calligraphy step by step, from your first stroke to whole words. Every lesson shows you how a letter is written, lets you trace it, then asks you to write it on your own, and scores you right away. HOW A LESSON WORKS • Watch: see each stroke drawn in order, with its start point and direction. • Trace: follow the dotted path; the guide fades as you get better. • Write freely: write the letter between the guidelines on your own. • Score: get stars and a score from 0 to 100 the moment you finish. A CLEAR PATH • Start with the basic strokes, then learn all lowercase and capital letters, numbers and symbols. • Join letters and write real words in your own language. • Thick and thin strokes the way a brush pen makes them: with pressure on Apple Pencil, from stroke direction with your finger. WORKSHEETS FOR ANY TEXT • Type a name, a quote or a whole page and get a printable worksheet in seconds. • Faint trace, dotted trace or blank rows; A4 or Letter; print, save as PDF or share. • Or practice the same text right in the app. PRACTICE EVERY DAY • A short daily lesson, a streak with one rest day each week, and a reminder at the time you choose. • Home Screen widget with your streak and the letter of the day. • Badges and letter mastery show which letters need more practice. • Share your work as a beautiful card. LIBRARY • 121 classic practice pages, from alphabets to capital letters. • 5 brushes for Procreate. • All your work, saved and synced between iPhone and iPad with iCloud. MADE FOR EVERY WAY YOU WRITE • iPad with Apple Pencil: real brush feel with pressure and tilt, palm rejection. • iPhone with your finger: big canvas, forgiving scoring, haptic feedback. • Paper and brush pen: watch the strokes on screen, write on paper, keep a photo of your page with your work. • Left-handed mode, adjustable letter size and scoring. FREE AND PRO The basic strokes, your streak and the worksheet maker are free. Pro unlocks every letter lesson, words, printing and sharing worksheets, the classic pages and the brushes. Pro is offered as a weekly, monthly or yearly subscription; eligible new subscribers can start with a free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://mobyte.com.tr/en/calligraphy-cursive/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://mobyte.com.tr/en/calligraphy-cursive/terms/

Screenshots

Gothic Fraktur4 screens
Calligraphy Practice4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Calligraphy Practice at 4.4 against Gothic Fraktur's 3.9. Calligraphy Practice also leads on ratings volume (72 vs 19). Gothic Fraktur's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 14 months) and review sentiment (25% vs 0%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Gothic Fraktur sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Calligraphy Practice sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Calligraphy Practice holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 72 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of Gothic Fraktur's written reviews are positive against 0% of Calligraphy Practice's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gothic Fraktur ships an update every 2 months, Calligraphy Practice every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Gothic Fraktur versus Calligraphy Practice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGothic FrakturCalligraphy Practice
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (19 ratings)4.4 (72 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1972 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 14 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVladislava RudetskaiaEmre Erkis

Customer experience

Gothic Fraktur

All ratings19 ratings
Positive73.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative26.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Calligraphy Practice

All ratings72 ratings
Positive84.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Gothic Fraktur

Subscriptions3
  • Gothic Fraktur Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Weekly 3 Days Trial3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Gothic Fraktur Subscription$3.991 Month
3 purchases

Calligraphy Practice

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Access3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium Access3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Premium Access3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Gothic Fraktur free?
Gothic Fraktur is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Calligraphy Practice free?
Calligraphy Practice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Gothic Fraktur or Calligraphy Practice?
Calligraphy Practice is rated higher. Gothic Fraktur averages 3.9 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Calligraphy Practice averages 4.4 from 72 ratings.
Do Gothic Fraktur or Calligraphy Practice have ads?
Neither Gothic Fraktur nor Calligraphy Practice shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gothic Fraktur or Calligraphy Practice?
Gothic Fraktur ships an update every 2 months, and Calligraphy Practice every 14 months. Most recently, Gothic Fraktur was updated on November 11, 2026 and Calligraphy Practice on November 4, 2026.

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