# iTrace vs CatchyLetters

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | iTrace | CatchyLetters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itrace-handwriting-practice/id645416621/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catchyletters-abc-fun/id6790172221/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 76.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 173 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DEVPOCKET LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1316880489) | [BE PLUS S.R.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788669760) |

## 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


### CatchyLetters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catchyletters-abc-fun/id6790172221)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Games | $1.99 | one-time |


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