# iTrace vs Cursive Letters and Alphabets

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iTrace at 76% against Cursive Letters and Alphabets's 20%. iTrace also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.2) and ads (none vs shown). Cursive Letters and Alphabets's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iTrace sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Cursive Letters and Alphabets sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iTrace holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTrace has 2.5K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of iTrace's written reviews are positive against 20% of Cursive Letters and Alphabets's.

iTrace ships an update every 2 months, Cursive Letters and Alphabets every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTrace | Cursive Letters and Alphabets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itrace-handwriting-practice/id645416621/reviews)** | [2.2 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cursive-letters-and-alphabets/id1130608030/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **76.3% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 173 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DEVPOCKET LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1316880489) | [SentientIT Software Solution](https://appshunter.io/developer/408373540) |

## What reviewers say

### iTrace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itrace-handwriting-practice/id645416621)

This app helps children learn to write letters, numbers, words, and shapes through guided tracing and playful repetition. It's designed for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary students to develop handwriting skills and fine-motor control in an engaging way.

**Highlights:** Guided letter and number tracing, Print and cursive writing, Custom word lists with photos/voice, Multiple handwriting styles, Progress tracking, Printable worksheets, Rewards and mini-games

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iTrace Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlock Premium Features | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime purchase | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Positive feedback and achievement tracking
- 👍 Excellent visual feedback and positive reinforcement
- 👍 Multi-user support for different learning speeds
- 👍 Perfect blend of learning and play
- 👍 Makes handwriting fun with rewards and stickers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 In-app purchases required to unlock additional content
- 🐛 Sound not working for some users
- 🐛 Family sharing not working properly
- 🐛 Strict letter formation requirements can be frustrating for beginners

**Reported bugs**

- Sound not working after updates
- Inability to restore purchases on multiple devices
- Incorrect letter formation displayed in the app

**Requested features**

- Option to adjust difficulty/letter formation requirements
- Ability to connect cursive letters
- Addition of lowercase letters in the free version
- Ability to set number of letter repetitions


### Cursive Letters and Alphabets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cursive-letters-and-alphabets/id1130608030)

Learn English alphabets in cursive with this tracing app. It offers blank guidelines for practice and allows users to select specific letters. Audio pronunciation is included for a comprehensive learning experience.

**Highlights:** Trace letters on screen, Blank guidelines for practice, Select specific letters to practice, Adjustable demo speed, Letter pronunciation audio, Unlimited letter choice

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cursive Letters Writing Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTrace free?

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

### Is Cursive Letters and Alphabets free?

Cursive Letters and Alphabets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iTrace or Cursive Letters and Alphabets?

iTrace is rated higher. iTrace averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Cursive Letters and Alphabets averages 2.2 from 10 ratings.

### Do iTrace or Cursive Letters and Alphabets have ads?

Cursive Letters and Alphabets shows ads; iTrace does not.

### Which is updated more often, iTrace or Cursive Letters and Alphabets?

iTrace ships an update every 2 months, and Cursive Letters and Alphabets every 3 months. Most recently, iTrace was updated on November 1, 2026 and Cursive Letters and Alphabets on November 2, 2026.

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