iTrace vs Arabic 101
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Arabic 101
Master Arabic alphabets and numbers through interactive tracing, writing practice, and AI feedback. Reinforce learning with word examples, quizzes, and a memory game. Unlock full content with an in-app purchase for an ad-free experience.
- Interactive tracing modes (Easy, Normal, Freestyle)
- AI-powered writing feedback
- Word examples for alphabets
- Interactive quizzes
- Memory Flip Game
- Vowels and positional forms
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Learn to write and pronounce Arabic alphabets and numbers with our fun and interactive app. • EASY mode provides a guiding hand to help you trace the alphabets. • NORMAL mode allows you to enhance your writing precision. • FREESTYLE mode lets you write in your own style, with AI-powered feedback. With Word Examples, see each Arabic alphabet come to life in actual words, enhancing your learning. Reinforce your learning with interactive quizzes that put your knowledge to the test. Challenge yourself with the new Memory Flip Game, a fun way to learn. Includes vowels and positional forms to help you build a strong foundation. As you master new alphabets and numbers, share your scores with friends directly from the app. Celebrate your progress and inspire others! Completely ad-free, the app ensures a seamless and uninterrupted experience. Try a selection of content for free, and unlock full access with a simple in-app purchase. We welcome your feedback! Visit the support link to suggest new features for future updates. If you find the app beneficial, share it with your friends and family. Thank you!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: iTrace at every 2 months against Arabic 101's every 5 months. iTrace also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 67%). Arabic 101's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. iTrace sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Arabic 101 sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Arabic 101 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.5K and 949 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of iTrace's written reviews are positive against 67% of Arabic 101's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
iTrace ships an update every 2 months, Arabic 101 every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iTrace | Arabic 101 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (2.5K ratings) | 4.6 (949 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 76.3% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.5K — better | 949 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 173 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DEVPOCKET LLC | Aspul Studios LLC |
Customer experience
iTrace
Arabic 101
User reviews
iTrace
From 2.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 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
Room to improve
- 💰 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
Arabic 101
From 949 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun and easy to learn
- 👍 Great for beginners
- 👍 Interactive quiz mode
- 👍 Excellent app
- 👍 Best Arabic learning app
Room to improve
- 🚫 Not actually free
- 🚫 Asks for money
- 🚫 Not explicit, only in English
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
Arabic 101
Reported bugs
1 issue- No sounds for paid content
Requested features
2 requests- Add Urdu and Persian support
- Add sounds for paid content
In-app purchases
iTrace
- iTrace Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
- Unlock Premium Features$3.99
- Lifetime purchase$19.99
Arabic 101
- Alphabets pack$0.99
- Numbers pack$0.99
- Alphabets & Word Example Pack$2.99
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- Alphabets & Numbers Expansion$2.99
- Alphabets & Numbers Pack$3.99
- Alphabets & Numbers Pack$6.99
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