Comparison

iTrace vs CatchyLetters

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

CatchyLetters

Features
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CatchyLetters turns the alphabet into playful, ad-free fun for little learners. Simple enough for tiny hands, with no reading required and no confusing menus. FOUR GENTLE GAMES • Letter Match — match the big letter to the little one • First Sound — pick what starts with the letter • ABC Order — tap the letters from A to Z • Trace — trace each letter A–Z with a finger MADE FOR LITTLE ONES • Big, friendly buttons and clear, rounded letters • Cheerful sounds and a confetti celebration for every win • Gentle pace — no timers, no losing, no pressure SAFE & PARENT-FRIENDLY • No ads, ever — and no third-party tracking • Purchases kept behind a parental gate • One-time unlock: pay once, yours forever • Nine languages, switchable in-app — great for early second-language exposure From BE PLUS, a small studio making clean, calm, ad-free learning games for kids. Part of the Catchy family — also try CatchyNumbers and CatchyLogic.

Screenshots

iTrace4 screens
CatchyLetters4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CatchyLetters at daily against iTrace's every 2 months. iTrace's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 CatchyLetters sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iTrace holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTrace has 2.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iTrace ships an update every 2 months, CatchyLetters daily. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iTrace versus CatchyLetters: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTraceCatchyLetters
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.5K ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews76.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.5K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.116.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDEVPOCKET LLCBE PLUS S.R.L.

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

CatchyLetters

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
1 purchases

CatchyLetters

One-time1
  • Unlock All Games$1.99

Questions

Is iTrace free?
iTrace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CatchyLetters free?
CatchyLetters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iTrace or CatchyLetters?
iTrace is rated higher. iTrace averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while CatchyLetters averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do iTrace or CatchyLetters have ads?
Neither iTrace nor CatchyLetters shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iTrace or CatchyLetters?
iTrace ships an update every 2 months, and CatchyLetters daily. Most recently, iTrace was updated on October 21, 2026 and CatchyLetters on October 24, 2026.

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