# StartDOT Handwriting vs Peekaboo Calm

The clearest difference is rating: Peekaboo Calm at 5.0 against StartDOT Handwriting's 4.7. Peekaboo Calm also leads on price ($1.99 vs $4.99) and device support (3 vs 1). StartDOT Handwriting's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

StartDOT Handwriting costs $4.99 and Peekaboo Calm $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Peekaboo Calm holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StartDOT Handwriting has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | StartDOT Handwriting | Peekaboo Calm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.7 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startdot-handwriting/id653836151/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peekaboo-calm/id6748668506/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 43 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 105 MB | 204 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TrishCO LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/653836154) | [BHHC LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808485512) |

## What reviewers say

### StartDOT Handwriting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startdot-handwriting/id653836151)

This app offers a virtual handwriting workbook for children aged 3-7 and those with special needs. It uses engaging pictures and stories to teach letter and number formation through proven learning methods, with adjustable settings for progressive difficulty.

**Highlights:** Virtual handwriting workbook, Teaches letter and number formation, Engaging pictures and stories, Proven learning methods, Adjustable difficulty settings, Progress monitoring, Worksheet downloads

**In-app purchases:** none


### Peekaboo Calm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peekaboo-calm/id6748668506)

Discover nature and animals through gentle, sensory play. Adorable creatures emerge from peaceful environments, encouraging visual focus and exploration. Designed for quiet time and early learning for young children.

**Highlights:** Peaceful natural backgrounds, Animated animal marbles, Calming audio and soft sounds, No ads, timers, or scoring, Encourages visual focus, Animal recognition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StartDOT Handwriting free?

StartDOT Handwriting costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Peekaboo Calm free?

Peekaboo Calm costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, StartDOT Handwriting or Peekaboo Calm?

Peekaboo Calm is rated higher. StartDOT Handwriting averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Peekaboo Calm averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do StartDOT Handwriting or Peekaboo Calm have ads?

Neither StartDOT Handwriting nor Peekaboo Calm 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.*