Comparison

Letterly vs Learn Russian Alphabet Azbuka

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

Head to head
About

Letterly

This app helps young children learn to write by tracing basic strokes, letters, syllables, and numbers. It offers a distraction-free environment with no timers or ads, and includes a creative drawing mode. The app works offline and focuses on building good writing habits.

Highlights
  • Tracing basic strokes
  • Learning letters and numbers
  • Practicing syllables and words
  • Creative drawing mode
  • Offline functionality
  • Distraction-free learning
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Letterly is handwriting practice for children aged 3 to 7. A child traces a letter with a finger, the app shows where the line went off, and counts how much was written correctly. THREE LANGUAGES IN ONE NOTEBOOK • English: print and cursive letters, syllables, words • Russian: print and cursive letters, syllables, joins, words, names, phrases, sentences • Chinese: the eight basic strokes, 178 HSK 1 characters, numbers The writing language and the app language are chosen separately: the menu can stay in English while the child writes in Chinese. When the two differ, the app glosses the sign so you can see what you are writing — and a character carries its reading too: 好 — hǎo · good. WHAT IS INSIDE • Basics: lines, hooks and ovals — where the hand starts • Letters: print and cursive, uppercase and lowercase • Words: syllables, joins and ten themes, from fruit to transport • Numbers: 0 to 9 • Notebook: a full ruled page, line after line • Sketchbook: free drawing, no tasks and no scores • From memory: the model disappears and the child writes on their own More than 1100 signs across all three languages. HOW IT WORKS Every sign is open from the start — a child begins with any letter instead of walking the alphabet in order. Writing unlocks pencils and paper: 21 of them, from a blue pencil to lightning, galaxy and a school blackboard. They are unlocked by writing, and the count is shared across languages. STRAIGHT ABOUT PURCHASES The download is free. Basics, all print letters, numbers and the beginning of every cursive section are free — more than 200 signs. The full version is a single one-time purchase. There are no subscriptions. FOR PARENTS • No ads and no subscriptions • No sign-up and no accounts • All content ships inside the app — no internet needed • No third-party content from the web and no links into advertising

About

Learn Russian Alphabet Azbuka

Features
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Master the Russian alphabet in days — the right way, with your own handwriting. The only Russian alphabet app that makes you write every letter and scores your handwriting in real time. Not multiple choice. Not drag-and-drop. Actual writing. WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT: ▸ Handwriting canvas scores every stroke — build real muscle memory ▸ all 33 Cyrillic letters — including Ё Й Ъ Ы Ь ▸ Hear the pronunciation of every letter ▸ 3 quiz modes: letter→sound, sound→letter, audio→letter ▸ Listening drills — hear it, then write it from memory STAY CONSISTENT: ▸ Daily Challenge — 8 questions picked from your weakest letters ▸ Spaced repetition (SM-2) schedules each letter's review ▸ Streak counter & achievement badges keep you coming back ▸ Weekly charts show practice time & accuracy trends DESIGNED FOR REAL LEARNING: ▸ Step-by-step lessons from easy to hard ▸ Create custom letter groups for focused drills ▸ Dark mode for late-night sessions Reading Dostoevsky one day, traveling the Trans-Siberian, or starting Russian from zero — this is the fastest path to reading it right.

Screenshots

Letterly4 screens
Learn Russian Alphabet Azbuka4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Letterly at none against Learn Russian Alphabet Azbuka's shown. Learn Russian Alphabet Azbuka's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, 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. Letterly sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Learn Russian Alphabet Azbuka sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Letterly ships an update every 6 weeks, Learn Russian Alphabet Azbuka every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Letterly versus Learn Russian Alphabet Azbuka: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLetterlyLearn Russian Alphabet Azbuka
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel Onishchenkozhenyu song

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Letterly

One-time10
  • Тетрадь в клетку$0.99
  • Тетрадь в линейку$0.99
  • Тетрадь зеленая доска$0.99
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  • Тетрадь крафтовая бумага$0.99
  • Тетрадь космос$0.99
  • Тетрадь ночное небо$0.99
  • Тетрадь Бетон$0.99
  • Тетрадь кирпич$0.99
  • Тетрадь школьная доска$0.99
  • Все карандаши и фоны$1.99
1 purchases

Learn Russian Alphabet Azbuka

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Letterly free?
Letterly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Learn Russian Alphabet Azbuka free?
Learn Russian Alphabet Azbuka is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Letterly or Learn Russian Alphabet Azbuka have ads?
Learn Russian Alphabet Azbuka shows ads; Letterly does not.
Which is updated more often, Letterly or Learn Russian Alphabet Azbuka?
Letterly ships an update every 6 weeks, and Learn Russian Alphabet Azbuka every 5 days. Most recently, Letterly was updated on September 11, 2026 and Learn Russian Alphabet Azbuka on September 8, 2026.

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