Comparison

iTrace vs Num Fu

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

Num Fu

Master basic addition facts through engaging educational games. This app utilizes proven addition strategies to help students build number sense and fluency in a fun, interactive way.

Highlights
  • Addition fact practice
  • ORIGO Education strategies
  • Fun educational games
  • Number sense development
  • Mastery of math facts
Features
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Practise the art of Num Fu while mastering basic addition facts. Based on ORIGO Education's addition strategies, Num Fu allows students to master important number facts while playing fun educational games.

Screenshots

iTrace4 screens
Num Fu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iTrace at 76% against Num Fu's 33%. iTrace also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 4). Num Fu's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 17.1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Num Fu asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iTrace holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTrace has 2.5K ratings behind it against 4, 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 33% of Num Fu's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iTrace ships an update every 2 months, Num Fu every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iTrace versus Num Fu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTraceNum Fu
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (2.5K ratings) — better3.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews76.3% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings2.5K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.16.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB224 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDEVPOCKET LLCORIGO Education

Customer experience

iTrace

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

Num Fu

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

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

Num Fu

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
None

Num Fu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iTrace free?
iTrace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Num Fu free?
Num Fu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iTrace or Num Fu?
iTrace is rated higher. iTrace averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while Num Fu averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.
Do iTrace or Num Fu have ads?
Neither iTrace nor Num Fu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iTrace or Num Fu?
iTrace ships an update every 2 months, and Num Fu every 3 months. Most recently, iTrace was updated on November 10, 2026 and Num Fu on November 1, 2026.

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