Comparison

iTrace vs Dynamilis Handwriting 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

Dynamilis Handwriting Practice

This app helps children aged 5-12 improve their handwriting through AI-powered analysis and customized training activities. It tracks progress, screens for dysgraphia, and offers practice in print and cursive. The first week is free.

Highlights
  • AI handwriting analysis
  • Dysgraphia screening
  • Customized training activities
  • Print and cursive practice
  • Progress tracking
  • Offline use
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Dynamilis turns learning to write into an adventure! Already used by tens of thousands of children at home, at school, and in therapy. For ages 5-12. ■ DESIGNED WITH EXPERTS Developed with handwriting and motor-skills experts, Dynamilis is built on years of scientific research and numerous publications in international journals, including several Nature Portfolio journals. ■ CUSTOMIZED TRAINING ACTIVITIES Fun and personalized activities help your child improve while having fun. From letter formation (print or cursive) to pressure control, from gesture fluidity to digital dexterity, Dynamilis covers all aspects of writing. ■ IN-DEPTH HANDWRITING ANALYSIS Discover the strengths and areas for improvement in your child's handwriting. Our analysis provides a complete handwriting profile in a matter of moments. If the score falls below a specific threshold, the app will recommend consulting with a qualified specialist. Requires an Apple Pencil or Logitech Crayon. ■ A WORLD DESIGNED FOR KIDS Just 15 minutes a day is enough for your child to progress at their own pace, in a motivating world with no advertising. The app also works offline, and we guarantee your child's personal information is never shared with third parties. ■ TRACK THE PROGRESS Follow your child's progress week by week. Several levels of detail are available, with clear explanations so everyone can understand how the evaluation works. ■ THE FIRST WEEK IS FREE Try the app free for seven days. Analyze your child's handwriting skills and identify their strengths and areas for improvement. Cancel your subscription anytime. ■ ABOUT More information on our website: https://dynamilis.com End user license: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of use: https://dynamilis.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://dynamilis.com/privacy-policy

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: iTrace at 2.5K against Dynamilis Handwriting Practice's 88. iTrace also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 67%). Dynamilis Handwriting Practice's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.1). On price, rating, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iTrace sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Dynamilis Handwriting Practice sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. 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 4.5 for Dynamilis Handwriting Practice. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTrace has 2.5K ratings behind it against 88, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of iTrace's written reviews are positive against 67% of Dynamilis Handwriting Practice's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iTrace versus Dynamilis Handwriting Practice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTraceDynamilis Handwriting Practice
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.5K ratings)4.5 (88 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.3% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings2.5K — better88
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPad
Requires iOS17.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB187 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDEVPOCKET LLCSchool Rebound SA

Customer experience

iTrace

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

Dynamilis Handwriting Practice

All ratings88 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral3.7%
Negative29.6%

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

Dynamilis Handwriting 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
13 purchases

Dynamilis Handwriting Practice

Subscriptions13
  • Full Access (Monthly)7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • 10 children (Monthly)7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • 20 children (Monthly)7 Days trial$39.991 Month
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  • Full Access (Yearly)7 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • 50 children (Monthly)7 Days trial$99.991 Month
  • 60 children (Monthly)7 Days trial$119.991 Month
  • 10 children (Yearly)7 Days trial$119.991 Year
  • 70 children (Monthly)7 Days trial$139.991 Month
  • 80 children (Monthly)7 Days trial$159.991 Month
  • 90 children (Monthly)7 Days trial$179.991 Month
  • 100 children (Monthly)7 Days trial$199.991 Month
  • 40 children (Yearly)$479.991 Year
  • 50 children (Yearly)7 Days trial$599.991 Year

Questions

Is iTrace free?
iTrace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dynamilis Handwriting Practice free?
Dynamilis Handwriting Practice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iTrace or Dynamilis Handwriting Practice?
Dynamilis Handwriting Practice is rated higher. iTrace averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Dynamilis Handwriting Practice averages 4.5 from 88 ratings.
Do iTrace or Dynamilis Handwriting Practice have ads?
Neither iTrace nor Dynamilis Handwriting Practice shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iTrace or Dynamilis Handwriting Practice?
iTrace ships an update every 2 months, and Dynamilis Handwriting Practice every 2 months. Most recently, iTrace was updated on November 1, 2026 and Dynamilis Handwriting Practice on October 24, 2026.

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