Comparison

Write It! vs Learn Filipino (Beginners)

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

Head to head
About

Write It!

This app teaches you to write Japanese, Korean, and other languages with real handwriting recognition. It provides stroke-by-stroke guidance and instant feedback to help you master characters and vocabulary. Practice offline and build authentic writing fluency.

Highlights
  • Real handwriting recognition with stroke correction
  • Stroke-by-stroke guidance for correct order
  • Practice thousands of words and vocabulary
  • Supports 10 complete writing systems
  • Offline practice mode
  • Instant feedback on every stroke
Features
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Finally, an app that teaches you to WRITE Japanese, Korean, and more, not just recognize characters. Most language apps teach you to read. Write It! teaches you to produce characters from memory with real handwriting recognition that corrects your stroke order in real-time. This is the skill that actually sticks. WHY WRITE IT! WORKS Real Handwriting Recognition Not tracing. Not multiple choice. Actual writing practice with instant feedback on every stroke. Our technology detects your handwriting and corrects mistakes before bad habits form. Stroke-by-Stroke Guidance Learn the correct stroke order that native writers use. Whether you're mastering hiragana, katakana, kanji, hangul, or any of our multiple writing systems, you'll learn the authentic way. Thousands of Words Available Move beyond alphabets to practical vocabulary. Write complete words and build real writing fluency, not just alphabet recognition. Works Offline Practice anywhere without WiFi. Your progress syncs when you're back online. 10 COMPLETE WRITING SYSTEMS Japanese: Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji Master all 92 kana characters plus essential kanji with proper stroke order and pronunciation. Korean: Complete Hangul Alphabet From basic consonants to complex syllable blocks, learn the systematic beauty of hangul. Chinese: Essential Characters and Radicals Build your character foundation with guided practice. Plus: Arabic, Hebrew, Greek, Russian, Thai, English, and yes, even Klingon for the adventurous. WHO WRITE IT! IS FOR • Japanese learners starting with hiragana and katakana • Korean learners mastering hangul for K-drama immersion • JLPT, TOPIK, or HSK test preparation • Travelers wanting to read signs and menus • Heritage speakers reconnecting with family languages • Language enthusiasts building authentic writing skills WHAT MAKES WRITE IT! DIFFERENT Most apps teach passive recognition, you can read, but you can't write. Write It! builds active production through deliberate handwriting practice. The difference is like watching someone swim versus swimming yourself. Our recognition technology provides immediate correction on every stroke, so you develop proper muscle memory from day one. No paper wasted. No wondering if you're doing it right. Just clear, immediate feedback that builds confidence. Perfect for beginners starting from zero or advanced learners refining their technique. Start writing your first characters in minutes. Download Write It! now and discover the difference that real handwriting practice makes. Your journey to authentic writing fluency starts here. Privacy Policy: https://jernung.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://jernung.com/terms

About

Learn Filipino (Beginners)

Learn Filipino at your own pace with a comprehensive course designed for beginners. Practice reading, writing, and listening with native audio and interactive exercises. Study offline anytime, anywhere, with no time limits.

Highlights
  • Offline Filipino course
  • Learn alphabet and vocabulary
  • Native audio recordings
  • Interactive exercises
  • Review mode
  • Weekly user ranking
Features
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Want to learn Filipino in an easy and flexible way? With over 30 million downloads worldwide, the BNR Languages apps help you study Filipino in a practical, simple, and independent way. The complete course allows you to start from scratch, learn the alphabet, build your vocabulary, and practice reading, writing, and listening with native audio recordings. Study on your own, at your own pace, with no daily limits, and use the review mode to reinforce everything you've already learned. Perfect for anyone who wants to learn Filipino quickly — whether for travel, study, work, or to communicate better with family and friends. Find out why our app is the ideal choice to study anytime, anywhere: - Offline Filipino course — from beginner to advanced levels. - Study independently, at your own pace, without the need for teachers. - No time limits or daily activity restrictions. - Interactive exercises with images that make learning easier. - Review mode to practice and refresh the content. - Native audio recordings with adjustable playback speed. - Different types of exercises: reading, writing, and listening. - Intuitive and easy-to-use interface for all ages. - Join the weekly ranking and compete with other users. - The app works completely offline — no internet connection needed. - All content is available for free. Download now and start learning Filipino in a simple, practical, and flexible way — at your own pace! Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Write It!4 screens
Learn Filipino (Beginners)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Learn Filipino (Beginners) at 100% against Write It!'s 33%. Learn Filipino (Beginners) also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.7). Write It!'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Write It! sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Learn Filipino (Beginners) sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Learn Filipino (Beginners) holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Write It!'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Learn Filipino (Beginners)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Write It! ships an update every 5 days, Learn Filipino (Beginners) every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Write It! versus Learn Filipino (Beginners): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWrite It!Learn Filipino (Beginners)
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (6 ratings)4.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB169 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJernungBNR LANGUAGES INC.

Customer experience

Write It!

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

Learn Filipino (Beginners)

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Write It!

Subscriptions2
  • Write It! Pro$9.991 Month
  • Write It! Pro7 Days trial$59.991 Year
8 purchases

Learn Filipino (Beginners)

Subscriptions6
  • Remove Ads - Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Unlock all categories$3.991 Month
  • Unlock all categories$5.991 Month
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  • Remove Ads - Yearly$19.991 Year
  • Unlock all categories$24.991 Year
  • Unlock all categories$44.991 Year
One-time2
  • Unlock categories - lifetime$59.99
  • Unlock categories - lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is Write It! free?
Write It! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn Filipino (Beginners) free?
Learn Filipino (Beginners) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Write It! or Learn Filipino (Beginners)?
Learn Filipino (Beginners) is rated higher. Write It! averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Learn Filipino (Beginners) averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Write It! or Learn Filipino (Beginners) have ads?
Both Write It! and Learn Filipino (Beginners) show ads.
Which is updated more often, Write It! or Learn Filipino (Beginners)?
Write It! ships an update every 5 days, and Learn Filipino (Beginners) every 3 weeks. Most recently, Write It! was updated on October 10, 2026 and Learn Filipino (Beginners) on October 23, 2026.

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