# iTrace vs Cursive Handwriting Practice ·

iTrace and Cursive Handwriting Practice · both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of iTrace's written reviews are positive against 0% of Cursive Handwriting Practice ·'s. iTrace also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 9). Cursive Handwriting Practice ·'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iTrace sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Cursive Handwriting Practice · sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iTrace holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTrace has 2.5K ratings behind it against 9, 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 Handwriting Practice ·'s.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTrace | Cursive Handwriting Practice · |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itrace-handwriting-practice/id645416621/reviews)** | [4.2 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cursive-handwriting-practice/id6746206473/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **76.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 173 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DevPocket](https://appshunter.io/developer/1316880489) | [The App Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729539256) |

## 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 Handwriting Practice ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cursive-handwriting-practice/id6746206473)

Learn cursive handwriting with augmented reality guidance. Project letters and words onto paper in real-time, with multiple styles and custom text options. Track progress and develop confident penmanship.

**Highlights:** AR-guided writing projection, Multiple handwriting styles, Practice words and sentences, Custom text input for tracing, Progress tracking, Accessibility-first design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $3.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTrace free?

iTrace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cursive Handwriting Practice · free?

Cursive Handwriting Practice · is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iTrace or Cursive Handwriting Practice ·?

iTrace is rated higher. iTrace averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Cursive Handwriting Practice · averages 4.2 from 9 ratings.

### Do iTrace or Cursive Handwriting Practice · have ads?

Neither iTrace nor Cursive Handwriting Practice · shows ads.

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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.*