Comparison

PharmBitz vs Cursive Practice+

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

Head to head
About

PharmBitz

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PharmBitz is the ultimate pharmacy study companion — designed for students, interns, and healthcare professionals. Enjoy bite-sized video tutorials organized to fit your needs.

About

Cursive Practice+

Master elegant handwriting with interactive tracing and personalized practice sets. This app uses spaced repetition and detailed progress insights to help you build lifelong muscle memory for beautiful penmanship.

Highlights
  • Interactive tracing and freehand practice
  • Multiple authentic cursive styles
  • Intelligent spaced repetition
  • Instant text and photo card generator
  • Speed rounds and flexible study modes
  • Deep analytics and progress tracking
  • Seamless iCloud sync across devices
Features
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Cursive Practice! Use your Apple Pencil or stylus to practice cursive on the go. iPad, Mac, iPhone iCloud Sync Master elegant, fluid handwriting with interactive tracing, evidence-based spaced repetition, personalized practice sets, and detailed progress insights. Whether you are learning cursive for the first time, perfecting your signature, or refining your everyday penmanship, Cursive Practice gives you a dedicated digital studio to build lifelong muscle memory. Features: • Interactive Tracing & Freehand Practice • Multiple Authentic Cursive Styles & Vector Guides • Intelligent Spaced Repetition (FSRS & SM-2) • Instant Text & Photo Card Generator • Speed Rounds & Flexible Study Modes • Smart Folders & Practice Sets • Deep Analytics, Heatmaps & Streaks • Seamless iCloud Sync Across iPad, iPhone & Mac • Face ID, Touch ID & Passcode Privacy Lock • CSV Import/Export & Full Backup Support • Interactive Tracing & Guidance: Follow stroke-by-stroke guides with real-time accuracy scoring, guideline grids, and responsive monoline ink tailored for Apple Pencil, compatible styluses, or touch. • Multiple Cursive & Script Styles: Practice in the style that suits you—from classic educational script (Edu NSW Cursive) and formal Spencerian-inspired curves (Snell Roundhand) to modern expressive hands like Caveat, Dancing Script, Pacifico, and pure centerline vectors. • Cognitive Science & Spaced Repetition: Build lasting retention with advanced scheduling algorithms. Choose from cutting-edge FSRS v5 (Free Spaced Repetition Scheduler), industry-standard SM-2, the Leitner system, or adaptive scheduling to review prompts right when your memory needs reinforcement. • Instant Card Generator: Turn any text into custom handwriting practice cards in seconds. Paste paragraphs, articles, or vocabulary lists—or snap a photo to instantly generate practice items. • Speed Rounds & Cram Modes: Mix up your routine with high-tempo Speed Rounds to build fluency under pressure, or jump into Cram sessions for quick refresher practice without altering your spaced repetition intervals. • Smart Organization: Organize your practice into custom sets with distinctive icons. Group sets into folders, and easily bulk-import or export your collections with CSV and JSON file support. • In-Depth Progress Dashboard: Monitor your penmanship journey with detailed stats. Track practice streaks, review counts, completion rates, speed metrics, and activity heatmaps that keep you motivated daily. • Universal & Private by Design: Start on your iPad with an Apple Pencil and review on your iPhone or Mac with automatic, private iCloud sync via CloudKit. Protect your personal handwriting with Face ID, Touch ID, or Passcode Lock—with zero tracking and no data collection. Cursive Practice combines the timeless art of handwriting with modern cognitive learning science. Move beyond basic penmanship drills and build a fluid, confident, and sophisticated hand designed for the digital age. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PharmBitz3 screens
Cursive Practice+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PharmBitz at none against Cursive Practice+'s 3. PharmBitz also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Cursive Practice+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. PharmBitz asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PharmBitz ships an update every 5 days, Cursive Practice+ every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PharmBitz versus Cursive Practice+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPharmBitzCursive Practice+
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.518.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB22 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSnehal DesaiMelissa Chan

In-app purchases

None

PharmBitz

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Cursive Practice+

Subscriptions2
  • Cursive Practice Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Cursive Practice Premium$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Cursive Practice Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is PharmBitz free?
PharmBitz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cursive Practice+ free?
Cursive Practice+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PharmBitz or Cursive Practice+ have ads?
Neither PharmBitz nor Cursive Practice+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PharmBitz or Cursive Practice+?
PharmBitz ships an update every 5 days, and Cursive Practice+ every 11 days. Most recently, PharmBitz was updated on October 17, 2026 and Cursive Practice+ on October 31, 2026.

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