Letters vs Manuscript
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Letters
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Literki - The Fun Way to Learn Writing! Literki is an engaging educational app designed to help children ages 3 and up learn to write letters and numbers through interactive tracing exercises. Letter Practice • Complete Polish alphabet with special characters (Ą, Ć, Ę, Ł, Ń, Ó, Ś, Ź, Ż) • Full English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French alphabets • Uppercase and lowercase letters • Visual guidance with arrows and starting points Number Practice • Learn to write numbers 0-9 • Step-by-step stroke guidance • Interactive tracing with instant feedback Three Difficulty Levels • EASY - Perfect for beginners, wide tracing tolerance • MEDIUM - Balanced challenge for developing skills • HARD - Precision practice for advanced learners 5 Languages Supported • Polish (Polski) • English • Spanish (Español) • Portuguese (Português) • French (Français) Beautiful Design • Colorful, kid-friendly interface • Clear visual guidance with green start dots and arrows • Smooth drawing experience • Encouraging animations and feedback Audio & Haptic Feedback • Optional sound effects for engagement • Haptic feedback on touch-supported devices • Can be toggled on/off in settings Progress Tracking • Track completed letters and numbers • Monitor success rate • See which characters need more practice • Visual progress indicators PERFECT FOR: • Preschool children (ages 3-5) learning to write • Kindergarten students practicing handwriting • Early elementary students improving letter formation • Multilingual families teaching multiple alphabets • Children with special needs requiring extra practice • Homeschooling parents and caregivers • ESL/language learning students EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS: Fine Motor Skills - Develops hand control and precision Hand-Eye Coordination - Improves coordination through tracing Letter Recognition - Reinforces alphabet knowledge Number Recognition - Strengthens number familiarity Proper Stroke Order - Teaches correct writing technique Independent Learning - Encourages self-paced practice Confidence Building - Celebrates achievements with animations Multilingual Skills - Supports language learning PARENT-FRIENDLY FEATURES: • Easy difficulty adjustment in settings • Progress tracking to monitor improvement • Multiple language options for diverse families • Sound toggle for quiet practice • Simple, intuitive interface • No ads or distractions HOW IT WORKS: 1. Choose between letters or numbers 2. Select a character to practice 3. Follow the visual guide (green dot = start) 4. Trace along the dotted path 5. Complete all strokes correctly 6. Celebrate with fun animations! 7. Move to the next character The app provides instant feedback, showing when strokes are correct and gently guiding when adjustments are needed. CURRICULUM ALIGNED: Literki supports early childhood education standards by focusing on: - Pre-writing skills development - Letter and number formation - Fine motor coordination - Visual-spatial skills - Self-directed learning WHY CHOOSE LITERKI? Unlike other tracing apps, Literki offers: • Multiple complete alphabets (not just English) • Three difficulty levels that grow with your child • Proper stroke order guidance • Offline functionality (no WiFi needed) • Ad-free, distraction-free learning • Privacy-first design with no data collection Perfect for parents, teachers, and caregivers supporting early childhood education. Download Literki today and watch your child develop confident writing skills while having fun!
Manuscript
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Tracing on a screen only goes so far: at school, your child writes with a pencil. Manuscript closes that loop. Your child practices each letter with guided tracing, then prints a sheet, writes it with a real pencil and photographs it. The app reads their handwriting and shows exactly which letters need work. Printing and scanning are free and unlimited. TODAY'S PLAN Five minutes a day: a warm-up, today's letter and a game. Clear steps, a clear finish, and a streak that rewards showing up. FEEDBACK THAT TEACHES Careful tracing earns the score it deserves. When something is off, your child hears one specific thing to change: a missing line, a stroke that went the wrong way, or part of the letter still empty. THE 8-WEEK JOURNEY Strokes, then tall letters, curves, tricky pairs like b and d, sizing and sight words, finishing with your child writing their own name. Each week can be printed and practiced on paper too. FOR PARENTS One plain message each week: what your child did, what to watch, and one thing to try together. Plus a printable progress report for their teacher. PRIVACY YOU CAN CHECK Everything stays on your devices and syncs only through your own iCloud. No accounts, no third-party trackers, no ads, no data sales. The Privacy Center shows what the app has recorded and lets you erase it. MADE FOR EVERY FAMILY • iPhone and iPad, with one subscription for both • 30 languages, including Arabic, Hindi, Chinese, Spanish and Bengali • Four school handwriting styles and a left-handed mode • Apple Pencil or finger, larger touch targets and full Dynamic Type MANUSCRIPT+ Weeks 2–8 of the journey, the teacher report, Family Pen Pal, Cursive Bridge, spelling plans, custom decks and unlimited children. 7-day free trial; cancel anytime. No leaderboards, no social comparison, no ads. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/manuscript-privacy-policy/0025e10c-7565-4008-bbd2-9a70b6f1e9e9/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Letters at none against Manuscript's 7. Letters also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Manuscript sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Letters asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Letters | Manuscript |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wojciech Trela | Junaid Khan |
In-app purchases
Letters
No in-app purchases
Manuscript
- Manuscript+$5.991 Month
- Manuscript+7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Pencil Sharpener$2.99
- Gold Star$4.99
- Apple for Teacher$9.99
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- Standing Ovation$19.99
- Manuscript+ Lifetime$139.99









