Comparison

iTrace vs Abc Cursive Writing Practice

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

Head to head
About

iTrace

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
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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. PRIVACY POLICY: https://itraceapp.com/privacy-policy.html TERMS OF USE: https://itraceapp.com/terms-of-use.html

About

Abc Cursive Writing Practice

This app offers a fun and simple way to learn cursive writing through tracing letters of the alphabet. It provides engaging worksheets designed to help users of all ages master cursive script.

Highlights
  • Cursive letter tracing
  • Alphabet worksheets
  • Educational learning game
  • Suitable for all ages
  • Fun and simple interface
Features
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Looking for a fun, free, and simple educational app to help learn cursive writing and trace letters of the alphabet? Look no further than ABC Cursive Writing Game. A tracing game that will teach you to write cursive letters. Cursive Tracing is a great way for to practice & learn cursive writing for al age groups... ABC cursive writing offer a range of interesting worksheets to help easily learn to write all the cursive letters. These tracing games are fun for everyone. ... A-Z alphabet cursive tracing educational learning game. A fun, free, and simple educational app to help you learn cursive letters..

Screenshots

iTrace4 screens
Abc Cursive Writing Practice4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iTrace at 76% against Abc Cursive Writing Practice's 0%. iTrace also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.0) and ads (none vs shown). Abc Cursive Writing Practice's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iTrace holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTrace has 2.5K ratings behind it against 1, 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 0% of Abc Cursive Writing Practice's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iTrace ships an update every 2 months, Abc Cursive Writing Practice every 54 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iTrace versus Abc Cursive Writing Practice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTraceAbc Cursive Writing Practice
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.5K ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews76.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.5K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 54 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.115.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDEVPOCKET LLCPooja Mehta

Customer experience

iTrace

All ratings2,454 ratings
Positive83.7%
Neutral8.8%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews135 reviews
Positive76.3%
Neutral3.7%
Negative20.0%

Abc Cursive Writing Practice

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

iTrace

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

Abc Cursive Writing Practice

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

iTrace

Subscriptions1
  • iTrace Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
One-time2
  • Unlock Premium Features$3.99
  • Lifetime purchase$19.99
1 purchases

Abc Cursive Writing Practice

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is iTrace free?
iTrace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Abc Cursive Writing Practice free?
Abc Cursive Writing Practice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iTrace or Abc Cursive Writing Practice?
iTrace is rated higher. iTrace averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Abc Cursive Writing Practice averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do iTrace or Abc Cursive Writing Practice have ads?
Abc Cursive Writing Practice shows ads; iTrace does not.
Which is updated more often, iTrace or Abc Cursive Writing Practice?
iTrace ships an update every 2 months, and Abc Cursive Writing Practice every 54 months. Most recently, iTrace was updated on October 15, 2026 and Abc Cursive Writing Practice on October 17, 2026.

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