Comparison

iTrace vs Cursive Writing

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

Cursive Writing

Practice English cursive handwriting with this app. Learn to write uppercase and lowercase letters, connect them into words, and even type and trace your own words. Ideal for beginners learning cursive.

Highlights
  • Practice uppercase and lowercase letters
  • Trace letter formation guides
  • Connect letters to form words
  • Type and practice custom words
  • Learn letter-to-word combinations
Features
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This application is for practicing English Cursive Handwriting. You can practice writing the word as well as the upper Case and lower Case. "English Cursive Handwriting” is a useful application for all ages who are taking their first step into learning cursive writing. This app is very easy and fun to use. It provides not only letter by letter but 200 words, which show the users how individual(lower and upper case) letters are combined into words. If you are looking for a cursive writing app, then look no further. ** Features - Learn to write both upper-case and lower-case letters A to Z. - Each letter will be shown the way to trace it. - Practice connecting the letters together - Type any words you want and practice writing them.

Screenshots

iTrace4 screens
Cursive Writing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iTrace at 76% against Cursive Writing's 0%. iTrace also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.3) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 43 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 Cursive Writing 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 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTrace has 2.5K ratings behind it against 4, 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 Cursive Writing's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iTrace ships an update every 2 months, Cursive Writing every 43 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iTrace versus Cursive Writing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTraceCursive Writing
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.5K ratings) — better2.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews76.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.5K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 43 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.1 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDEVPOCKET LLCBhavinkumar Satashiya

Customer experience

iTrace

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

Cursive Writing

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews1 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

Cursive Writing

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

Cursive Writing

One-time1
  • Unlock Premium$6.99

Questions

Is iTrace free?
iTrace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cursive Writing free?
Cursive Writing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iTrace or Cursive Writing?
iTrace is rated higher. iTrace averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Cursive Writing averages 2.3 from 4 ratings.
Do iTrace or Cursive Writing have ads?
Neither iTrace nor Cursive Writing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iTrace or Cursive Writing?
iTrace ships an update every 2 months, and Cursive Writing every 43 months. Most recently, iTrace was updated on October 21, 2026 and Cursive Writing on October 27, 2026.

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