Comparison

Time to Read vs Cursive Handwriting

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

Head to head
About

Time to Read

Features
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Time to Read is a reading tracker and book tracker for iPhone — designed to help you build a daily reading habit, one session at a time. A simple and calm reading tracker that helps you focus on what matters – reading. No distractions, no pressure, just a quiet space to build consistency, one session at a time. Start a reading session, track your time, and see your progress grow over days and weeks. Whether you read books, articles, or learning materials, Time to Read helps you stay consistent and focused. KEY FEATURES • Reading timer Start, pause, and finish reading sessions with a simple timer designed for focus. • Book tracker & reading log Track time spent on every book, article, or material. Your personal reading log grows with every session. • Build a reading habit Stay consistent with daily streaks and develop a daily reading routine without pressure or complexity. • Reading progress & stats See your total reading time, weekly activity, and streaks — all in one place. • Simple and distraction-free A minimal, calm interface designed to support your reading journey. FREE & PREMIUM • Free version includes all core features with a limit on reading items. • Premium unlocks unlimited items, advanced statistics, and iCloud sync. Time to Read is not about finishing more books. It's about showing up, reading regularly, and building a habit that lasts. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://timetoreadapp.com/privacy

About

Cursive Handwriting

Learn to write beautifully with guided, stroke-by-stroke lessons for cursive and print letters. Practice with your finger or Apple Pencil and receive instant feedback to build muscle memory. Track your progress and earn rewards as you master your handwriting.

Highlights
  • Animated stroke-by-stroke letter tracing
  • Practice with finger or Apple Pencil
  • Instant feedback and progress tracking
  • Gamified learning with checkmarks and streaks
  • English uppercase and lowercase lessons
  • Progress monitoring
Features
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Learn to write beautifully — right on your iPad and iPhone. Cursive Handwriting guides you through every letter with animated, stroke-by-stroke lessons. Follow the glowing path with your finger or Apple Pencil, and watch each letter come to life as you trace it. KEY FEATURES: • Guided letter cards — trace cursive and print letters with stroke-by-stroke animations that show exactly how to write. • Trace with Apple Pencil or your finger — natural practice that feels just like writing on paper. • Instant feedback — follow the line correctly and the progress bar fills; stray off and it resets, so you build real muscle memory. • Earn checkmarks & build streaks — complete each card to unlock the next and keep your daily practice going. • Lessons by language — practice English uppercase and lowercase, with more scripts on the way. • Track your progress — see your stars, completed lessons, and improvement over time. WHO IS IT FOR: • Kids and students learning to write • Adults who want neater, more elegant handwriting • Anyone practicing cursive, print, or a new alphabet HOW IT WORKS: 1. Pick a stack of letters. 2. Watch the pen show you how each letter is written. 3. Trace it yourself — earn a checkmark and move to the next. 4. Finish the lesson and see your score. Support: hello@britetodo.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://britetodo.com/legal/PrivacyPolicyBrite.pdf

Screenshots

Time to Read4 screens
Cursive Handwriting4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cursive Handwriting at fortnightly against Time to Read's every 6 weeks. Cursive Handwriting also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Time to Read sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Cursive Handwriting sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Time to Read ships an update every 6 weeks, Cursive Handwriting fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Time to Read versus Cursive Handwriting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTime to ReadCursive Handwriting
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVitalii KovalenkoBrite Technologies

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Time to Read

Subscriptions1
  • Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
2 purchases

Cursive Handwriting

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Time to Read free?
Time to Read is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cursive Handwriting free?
Cursive Handwriting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Time to Read or Cursive Handwriting have ads?
Neither Time to Read nor Cursive Handwriting shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Time to Read or Cursive Handwriting?
Time to Read ships an update every 6 weeks, and Cursive Handwriting fortnightly. Most recently, Time to Read was updated on September 13, 2026 and Cursive Handwriting on September 10, 2026.

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