Comparison

Write It! vs AStars

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.

Highlights
  • Real handwriting recognition
  • Stroke-by-stroke guidance
  • Instant feedback on writing
  • Offline practice mode
  • Supports 10 writing systems
  • Vocabulary building
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

AStars

This revision tool uses a card-stack interface for quick learning and an AI chat to explain difficult questions. It also provides access to a vault of past exam papers.

Highlights
  • Swipe to study interface
  • AI-powered question explanation
  • Past paper vault
  • Exam revision tool
  • Intuitive card stack
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Ready for a study app that doesn't put you to sleep? Meet AStars, the revision tool designed for speed, style, and serious results. Why you’ll love it: Swipe to Study: Breeze through questions with our intuitive card stack interface. Smart AI Chat: Stuck on a tough question? Our AI breaks it down instantly. Past Paper Vault: Access and filter years of question papers in seconds. Your exams are closer than you think. Get the edge today.

Screenshots

Write It!4 screens
AStars4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AStars at 5.0 against Write It!'s 4.4. AStars also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Write It!'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (14 vs 2). On price 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. AStars asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AStars holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Write It! has 14 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Write It! ships an update every 5 days, AStars every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Write It! versus AStars: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWrite It!AStars
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (14 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJernungSakchham Sangroula

Customer experience

Write It!

All ratings14 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

AStars

All ratings2 ratings
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
None

AStars

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Write It! free?
Write It! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AStars free?
AStars is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Write It! or AStars?
AStars is rated higher. Write It! averages 4.4 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while AStars averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Write It! or AStars have ads?
Write It! shows ads; AStars does not.
Which is updated more often, Write It! or AStars?
Write It! ships an update every 5 days, and AStars every 3 weeks. Most recently, Write It! was updated on November 12, 2026 and AStars on October 30, 2026.

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