Comparison

iTrace vs Learning It

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

Learning It

This app offers five engaging activities designed for young learners to explore fundamental concepts. Children can learn letters, numbers, animals with sounds, shapes, and colors through interactive play and quizzes.

Highlights
  • Alphabet learning (uppercase/lowercase)
  • Number recognition (0-25)
  • Animal identification with sounds
  • Shape and color recognition
  • Quiz mode for testing knowledge
  • Exploration-based practice mode
Features
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5 fun activities for young learners. Explore and learn Animals, Alphabet, Numbers, Colors, and Shapes 5 LEARNING ACTIVITIES: ------------------------------ - Alphabet (upper case and lower case) - Numbers ( zero - twenty-five) - Animals (27 fun animals with sound effects) - Shapes - Colors 2 GAME MODES: ------------------------------ 1) Quiz Mode: user will be ask a question, and they simply tap the correct answer. 2) Practice Mode: user will explore and tap around to learn at their own pace.

Screenshots

iTrace4 screens
Learning It4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Learning It at free against iTrace's freemium. Learning It also leads on iOS requirement (10.3 vs 17.1). iTrace's advantage is ratings volume (2.5K vs 64). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 Learning It 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for iTrace against 4.4 for Learning It. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTrace has 2.5K ratings behind it against 64, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iTrace versus Learning It: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTraceLearning It
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.5K ratings)4.4 (64 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.5K — better64
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.110.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDEVPOCKET LLCArch Square

Customer experience

iTrace

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

Learning It

All ratings64 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral9.4%
Negative4.7%

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

Learning It

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

Learning It

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is iTrace free?
iTrace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learning It free?
Learning It is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iTrace or Learning It?
Learning It is rated higher. iTrace averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Learning It averages 4.4 from 64 ratings.
Do iTrace or Learning It have ads?
Neither iTrace nor Learning It shows ads.

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