Comparison

Cursive Writing Wizard vs LetterSchool

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

Head to head
About

Cursive Writing Wizard

This app teaches children cursive handwriting through interactive tracing, games, and customizable word lists. It supports various fonts, phonics, and progress tracking, with features for left-handed users and accessibility.

Highlights
  • Cursive letter and word tracing
  • Customizable word lists with audio recording
  • Interactive games and animated stickers
  • Progress tracking and replayable tracings
  • Multiple font options (US, UK, French, Swiss)
  • Left-handed mode
  • Printable worksheets
Features
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• Editor's Choice Award (96/100) - Children's Technology Review • "Simply an amazing app for kids to learn cursive writing." - 5/5 - Top Pick - smartAppsForKids.com 142,000 units sold (including 62,000 to schools)! • Teach and reinforce the accurate tracing of cursive letters, as well as the proper way to join letters within words, utilizing our proprietary technology • 3 most popular US fonts (ZB, DN & HWT) + UK , French and Swiss fonts • Customise by adding your word lists (and record audio for each word) • Enjoy engaging tracing with 50+ animated stickers, sound effects, and interactive games that bring letters to life at the end of each tracing • Uppercase & lowercase letters, numbers, and words • Fully customizable to suit every child’s needs (letter size, difficulty,...) • Phonics and letter names for each letter • Monitor progress through reports that allow the replay of the child's tracing • Introduce toddlers to shapes tracing activities, fostering early developmental skills • Left-Handed Mode • Create printable Worksheets to assist your child with handwriting practice on paper • Apple Pencil support • Accessibility settings for children with visual impairments _______ PERFECT FOR KIDS Kids want to have fun, and Cursive Writing Wizard offers a lot of fun to keep them motivated in the learning process! • They can trace using 50+ animated stickers and sound effects • Once tracing is complete, they can interact with them on 5 games that animate letters • They can trace any word - like their name - and record their voice for each word • They can collect stars in 5-Stars play mode _______ PERFECT FOR PARENTS & TEACHERS • Ability to create your own word lists (and record audio for each word) • Detailed reports provide information on what kids have done, including the ability to replay and export the tracings to view kids' progress • Share word lists via iCloud drive or other cloud providers, adhoc network, or email • Multiple parameters to customize the app according to the child’s current education level (e.g. letter size, difficulty, show/hide model, allow to stop between key points, etc.) • 3 most popular US fonts (ZB, DN & HWT) + UK and U French fonts • Upper and lower case letters, numbers + word lists • Letter names and letter sounds (which can be customized) • A customizable 5-Stars play mode prompting the child to trace a letter or a word 5 times using different parameters (each step is more challenging) • Create an unlimited number of users • Many settings to customize the app (sound, game time limit, black background,...) • Left-Handed Mode • In the A-Z section, special graphics available to match letters (e.g. ant graphic for A/a) • Accessibility settings for children with visual impairments _______ "Cursive Writing Wizard is just as wonderful and well-designed as the original Writing Wizard" 5/5 - AppyMall.com _______ Privacy Policy KNOW WHAT'S INSIDE As a Moms with Apps member, we follow the "Know what's inside" best practices for kids’ apps L’Escapadou takes children’s privacy seriously. We believe you should not have to worry about your kids being tracked by apps or websites. This app: • Does not collect any user information (we do not use data collection tools) • Does not contain in-app purchases • External Links: Protected parent sections are available where you can send us a mail and check out our others apps. Before accessing a parent section, an addition must be solved so that young kids cannot access it.

About

LetterSchool

This app helps preschoolers learn to write cursive letters and numbers through interactive tracing games. It offers multiple game modes, phonics practice, and word association to make learning engaging and fun for young children.

Highlights
  • Cursive alphabet and number tracing
  • Interactive game modes
  • Phonics and word association
  • Progress tracking for multiple players
  • Choice of popular typefaces
  • No ads
Features
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Download LetterSchool, the #1 abc cursive alphabet tracing and handwriting app, and watch your toddler evolve with this fun, intuitive, and educational game for pre-schoolers. An app recommended and used by parents, teachers, and occupational therapists. Loved & played by more than 2 million toddlers and used at over 5,000 preschools and kindergartens to teach handwriting to kids! • Learn how to write all letters of the ABC English cursive alphabet and the numbers 1-10. • Play and discover 3 exciting game modes per letter or number. • Practise essential phonics and writing skills. • Learn WORDS associated with the letters. • Have fun while tracing letters & phonics! HOW IT WORKS: Intro - Discover the shape, phonics, name, and sound of all the 26 letters of the cursive alphabet, as well as numbers 1-10! Tap - Learn where to start to write the letters and numbers and finish by tapping the dots in the correct order. Trace – Learn the letter trajectory and direction of lines by tracing it. Write - Test your knowledge by writing the ABC and numbers from memory! SPECIAL FEATURES: - Uppercase and lowercase cursive letters + numbers 1-10! - Two exciting levels: Silver and Gold (with new animations). - Progress and settings stored for up to three players on the same device. - In A-Z section, specific graphics available to match the letters (e.g. ant graphic for letter A). - Available for iPads and iPhones! - Special edition for schools and teachers. - Available in bulk through the Volume Purchase Program. - Available at a reduced price for educational institutions: 50% off for 20+ units! PERFECT FOR KIDS: - Kids want to have fun, and LetterSchool offers an educational journey with the most engaging and entertaining educational material! - They learn with various exciting animations, graphics, and sound effects. - They learn to associate letters with words, learn and memorize tracing directions and the correct formation of each character. - Perfect for home-schooling kids and kindergartens. A friendly app for children with special educational needs. SUITABLE FOR PARENTS & TEACHERS: - Choice of the three most popular typefaces in handwriting education (Handwriting Without Tears, D’Nealian, and Zaner-Bloser). - Two levels, where Golden Level allows tracking kids’ progress by displaying their exact letter writing. - Engaging and compelling game mode prompting the child to trace a letter or a number three times using different parameters (each step is more challenging). - An educational app created together with parents and educational professionals. - NO ADS! - Advanced settings or purchases only accessible by an adult! - Extremely committed Customer Support ready to answer all questions and fix any issues! MONTESSORI MATERIALS & METHODS: LetterSchool is crafted with the greatest care for preschool kids & toddlers. Parents, teachers, and occupational therapists can use LetterSchool independently, but schools that teach according to the Montessori principle can use LetterSchool as a source for their Montessori materials and methods as well. ACCOLADES: - ‘Best Mobile App of 2018 Platinum Award’ nominee! – BMA - Winner of 'National Parenting Product Awards 2018' - NAPPA Awards - Teachers With Apps Certified – TeachersWithApps - “Learning a letter on this app is like being on a great party, with disco lights, stars and fireworks. Every letter is a surprise!” – Apps4Kids - “The kids love it! This app is right on track to help my son to be better prepared for Kindergarten”. -Kidz LET'S PLAY & LEARN: Join LetterSchool on this exciting educational journey! Download the app and allow your toddler to discover the magical world of letters and words. Before you know it, your kid will be writing the entire English alphabet! For more information visit our website: www.letterschool.com. If you have any question or suggestions, please contact us at support@letterschool.com. You can also check our FAQ page on www.letterschool.org/faq.

Screenshots

Cursive Writing Wizard4 screens
LetterSchool4 screens

Verdict

The call

Cursive Writing Wizard and LetterSchool both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Cursive Writing Wizard's written reviews are positive against 38% of LetterSchool's. LetterSchool's advantage is price ($9.99 vs $12.99) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Cursive Writing Wizard costs $12.99 and LetterSchool $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LetterSchool holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 788 and 340 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 89% of Cursive Writing Wizard's written reviews are positive against 38% of LetterSchool's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cursive Writing Wizard ships an update every 5 months, LetterSchool every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cursive Writing Wizard versus LetterSchool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCursive Writing WizardLetterSchool
Price$12.99$9.99 — better
Rating4.4 (788 ratings)4.6 (340 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.8% of reviews — better38.5% of reviews
Number of ratings788 — better340
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.69.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPierre AbelLetterschool Enabling Learning B.V.

Customer experience

Cursive Writing Wizard

All ratings788 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral6.0%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive88.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative8.4%

LetterSchool

All ratings340 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral4.1%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive38.5%
Neutral23.1%
Negative38.5%

User reviews

Cursive Writing Wizard

From 788 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and engaging way to learn cursive
  • 💡 Ability to add custom words and audio
  • 👍 Helpful for students with fine motor difficulties
  • 👍 Supports left-handed writing
  • 👍 Comprehensive coverage of cursive letters and numbers

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
  • 🔍 Lack of uppercase cursive letters
  • 🔍 Limited content and gets boring quickly
  • 🔍 Doesn't include IPA letters and pronunciations

LetterSchool

From 340 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 High quality learning apps
  • 👍 Reliable and trustworthy
  • 👍 Good value for money
  • 👍 Child enjoys the app
  • 👍 Helps master the alphabet

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes after tapping green arrow
  • 🐛 Incorrect cursive letters
  • 🐛 Missing HWT font option in cursive
  • 🐛 Purchase problems
  • 🐛 New features break current app

Bugs and requests

Cursive Writing Wizard

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Tracing not recognized properly at times
  • App crashes or freezes unexpectedly
  • Certain words not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add uppercase cursive letters
  • Implement a coin/reward system for practicing
  • Include International Phonetic Alphabet support
  • Expand content and add more variety

LetterSchool

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes after tapping green arrow
  • Cannot get through opening screen
  • Incorrect cursive letters (capitals, lowercase p, x, z)
  • Problem with 'b' in gold level not completing
  • New features breaking current app

Requested features

4 requests
  • Japanese, French, Spanish LetterSchool
  • Nelson UK and South AUS
  • HWT font in cursive
  • Bundle with previous Letter School purchase

In-app purchases

None

Cursive Writing Wizard

No in-app purchases

None

LetterSchool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cursive Writing Wizard free?
Cursive Writing Wizard costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LetterSchool free?
LetterSchool costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cursive Writing Wizard or LetterSchool?
LetterSchool is rated higher. Cursive Writing Wizard averages 4.4 out of 5 from 788 ratings, while LetterSchool averages 4.6 from 340 ratings.
Do Cursive Writing Wizard or LetterSchool have ads?
Neither Cursive Writing Wizard nor LetterSchool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cursive Writing Wizard or LetterSchool?
Cursive Writing Wizard ships an update every 5 months, and LetterSchool every 7 months. Most recently, Cursive Writing Wizard was updated on September 23, 2026 and LetterSchool on September 19, 2026.

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