# iTrace vs Cursive Writing

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTrace | Cursive Writing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itrace-handwriting-practice/id645416621/reviews)** | [2.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cursive-writing-learn-and-trace/id1479182354/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **76.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 43 months |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Size | 173 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.1** | 17.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DEVPOCKET LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1316880489) | [Bhavinkumar Satashiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1361485921) |

## 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 Writing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cursive-writing-learn-and-trace/id1479182354)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Premium | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*