Comparison

Cursive Trainer vs Montessori Cursive Writing

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cursive Trainer

Practice cursive handwriting with this iPad app. It guides users through stroke order and pronunciation for uppercase and lowercase letters. Ideal for beginners learning the cursive alphabet.

Highlights
  • Trace uppercase letters A-Z
  • Trace lowercase letters a-z
  • Practice stroke order
  • Learn pronunciation
  • Designed for beginners
Features
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IPad version of cursive exercise book comes up! Cursive writing exercise book is a simple app to trace the sample. It becomes on what you can to practice writing stroke order and pronunciation for those who are studying for the first time the cursive alphabet. ※ If you can not save image ... Please turn on the "Settings" / Privacy / photo / "cursive writing exercise books". ▼ main function We recorded up to uppercase A ~ Z, lowercase letters. ※ Because I want to use the app at any time improvement, we have your feedback wait.

About

Montessori Cursive Writing

Features
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Master the art of writing through a century of proven pedagogy. In a world of generic tracing apps, Montessori Cursive Writing offers a scientifically backed, distraction-free environment for children ages 3–7. Developed in collaboration with certified Montessori guides, our app transforms letter tracing into a sensory journey that connects movement, sound, and logic. Why Cursive First? Unlike most apps that focus on print, we prioritize Cursive Writing. Why? Because cursive is proven to be more natural for a child's fluid hand movements, reduces letter reversals (like b/d), and builds stronger brain connections for literacy. • The Science Behind Our Method:The "Dirt, Grass, Sky" Method: We use the intuitive 3-line visualization to help children understand letter heights and placements—grounding their handwriting in a clear, visual structure. • Optimal Learning Sequences: Letters aren't taught in alphabetical order. We follow expert-studied phonetic sequences tailored for each language to ensure your child builds confidence through the most effective progression. • Authentic Phonics Audio: Hear high-quality, native-speaker phonics (not just letter names). This scientific approach strengthens the link between the written symbol and the spoken sound. • Multi-Language Support: Switch between British English, American English, Italian, and German—each with high-fidelity audio recorded by native speakers. Key Features: • Tactile & Sensory: Guided finger-tracing that replicates the "Sandpaper Letter" experience. • Progressive Growth: Move seamlessly from individual letter mastery to building complete words. • Focus-First Design: Zero "wrong answer" buzzers, zero high-scores, and zero flashing lights. We offer a calm, quiet space for deep concentration. • Parent Peace of Mind: 100% Ad-Free and offline-ready. Completely free to download and use. • Built With Experts: Every detail has been shaped in collaboration with certified Montessori guides to stay true to the method. • A Global Standard:Whether you are homeschooling, supplementing a classroom education, or looking for a screen-time option you can feel good about, give your child a tool rooted in over 100 years of proven practice. Download Montessori Cursive Writing today and watch your child's penmanship flourish.

Screenshots

Montessori Cursive Writing3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Montessori Cursive Writing at none against Cursive Trainer's shown. Cursive Trainer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Cursive Trainer versus Montessori Cursive Writing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCursive TrainerMontessori Cursive Writing
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKiyoshi KoikeChristian Montessori

In-app purchases

None

Cursive Trainer

No in-app purchases

None

Montessori Cursive Writing

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cursive Trainer free?
Cursive Trainer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Montessori Cursive Writing free?
Montessori Cursive Writing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cursive Trainer or Montessori Cursive Writing have ads?
Cursive Trainer shows ads; Montessori Cursive Writing does not.

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