Cursive Trainer vs Poplo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Trace uppercase letters A-Z
- Trace lowercase letters a-z
- Practice stroke order
- Learn pronunciation
- Designed for beginners
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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.
Poplo
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SproutSpark is a family-first app studio creating offline-friendly, kid-safe games. Poplo is a gentle bubble-popping experience for kids, toddlers, and adults alike. Whether you want calm screen time, playful focus, or a quiet moment of mindfulness, there’s a mode for you. Three Thoughtfully Designed Modes Toddler Calm A gentle, soothing experience - Slow, predictable large bubbles - No stress - Soft music and friendly visuals Perfect for toddlers and young children. Classic Mode Fast, fun, and surprisingly challenging. - Quick bubbles - Score tracking - Great for kids and adults who love reflex games Zen Mode A peaceful, meditative bubble experience. - Flowing bubbles - Relaxing soundscapes - Designed to calm the mind and reduce stress Perfect before bed or during quiet moments. Designed With Care - No ads - No external links - No data collection - Works fully offline - Beautiful, colorful visuals - Smooth, polished animations Pro Upgrade (Optional) Unlock unlimited play and enjoy Poplo without daily limits. One simple upgrade. No subscriptions. Created for calmer screen time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cursive Trainer at none against Poplo's 1. Poplo's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Poplo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cursive Trainer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cursive Trainer ships an update every 3 months, Poplo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cursive Trainer | Poplo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kiyoshi Koike | SproutSpark |
In-app purchases
Cursive Trainer
No in-app purchases
Poplo
- Poplo – Pro$0.99
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