# iTrace vs Dynamilis Handwriting Practice

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | iTrace | Dynamilis Handwriting Practice |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itrace-handwriting-practice/id645416621/reviews) | **[4.5 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dynamilis-handwriting-practice/id1562092398/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 88 |
| Positive reviews | **76.3% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 173 MB | 187 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DEVPOCKET LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1316880489) | [School Rebound SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562092400) |

## 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


### Dynamilis Handwriting Practice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dynamilis-handwriting-practice/id1562092398)

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access (Monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| 10 children (Monthly) | $19.99 | per month |
| 20 children (Monthly) | $39.99 | per month |
| Full Access (Yearly) | $89.99 | per year |
| 50 children (Monthly) | $99.99 | per month |
| 60 children (Monthly) | $119.99 | per month |
| 10 children (Yearly) | $119.99 | per year |
| 70 children (Monthly) | $139.99 | per month |
| 80 children (Monthly) | $159.99 | per month |
| 90 children (Monthly) | $179.99 | per month |
| 100 children (Monthly) | $199.99 | per month |
| 40 children (Yearly) | $479.99 | per year |
| 50 children (Yearly) | $599.99 | per year |


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