Comparison

Cursive Writing Wizard vs ABC Ride

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

ABC Ride

Embark on an exciting alphabet adventure with interactive scenes and puzzles. Kids can discover hidden letters, practice spelling, and learn phonics through engaging hide-and-seek games and fun activities. This app makes learning the alphabet an enjoyable and memorable experience.

Highlights
  • 26 interactive scenes with letter-based puzzles
  • Hide-and-seek games to find hidden letters
  • Spelling and phonics practice
  • Lowercase and uppercase letter options
  • Narration with alliterations
  • Problem-solving activities
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Have you ever seen the letter E hatching out of an egg? How about a K popping out of a kangaroo’s pouch? Ride your bike and enjoy an exciting hide and seek, ABC adventure with Beck and Bo! Solve fun puzzles, find the hidden letters, learn the alphabet and practice spelling in this educational word puzzle game! • Featured “Best New App” on the App Store worldwide • "Avokiddo ABC Ride turns learning the alphabet into an adventure" - USA TODAY • "A really high quality alphabet app...beautifully designed." - Cool Mom Tech • “A standout in the saturated app marketplace...a classic among ABC apps.” - Teachers With Apps • Editor's Choice by Best Apps For Kids, Fun Educational Apps, AppySmarts & Top Best Apps For Kids FUN, HIDE AND SEEK ACTIVITIES Start your journey by putting Beck or Bo on the bike. Drag the bike to move seamlessly across 26 interactive scenes loaded with fun preschool activities and puzzles. Each scene offers a unique, hide and seek game associated with a letter and a word. The G is wrapped in a Gift, the H is hidden under a Hat, the S swims with the Seal, the J is jammed up in the Jelly, the W is pulled out of a Well. Kids will use their logic, observation and problem solving skills to find the hidden letters in a whole host of scenarios and unexpected animal encounters! Bathe the cute pig, feed the hungry hippo, take care of the crying baby monkey, match vegetables, build a robot and so much more! Learning the alphabet has never been so fun! SPELLING PUZZLES Practice spelling, phonics and word recognition! Drag the letters in place to spell the words while listening to the letter names or phonetic sounds. Choose between lowercase or uppercase letters. Adjust the difficulty by having letters shuffled or in order. MEMORABLE ALLITERATIONS Each scene is accompanied by a short speech narration that provides clever hints through inventive and memorable alliterations. "Jump and jiggle on the jelly to find the J", "Make the magnet meet the M", "Fill the four flowerpots with flowing water to find the F". The sweet narration adds a storytelling aspect to the activities, helps build vocabulary and enhances kids' listening comprehension. MAIN FEATURES • 26 interactive scenes each associated with a word and a letter • 26 unique, puzzle games for hours of repeat play • Play and problem solve to reveal the hidden letters • Drag the letters to spell the words while listening to their names or phonetic sounds • Lowercase & uppercase letters • Original narration with inventive alliteration • Bike through the alphabet seamlessly from letter to letter, or opt out and choose your own path • Have fun with the quirky animals and hilarious encounters • Collect stars while riding from one scene to the next • Beautiful graphics inviting kids to explore and discover • Ideal for toddlers, preschool & kindergarten children • No in-app purchases, no third-party ads EDUCATIONAL VALUE • Teaches letter recognition, name and basic phonics • Learn new words through playful exploration • Practice forming words and reinforce spelling • Associate letters with objects and animals through memorable alliterated concepts • Enhance creative thinking and problem solving skills • Inspire curiosity as youngsters explore cause and effect • Exercise memory and spatial relations • Build vocabulary PRIVACY POLICY We respect your privacy and the on-line safety of your children! We do not collect or share any personal information. The app has no third-party ads or in-app purchases. As a MOMs with Apps member, we follow the "Know what's inside" best practices for kids’ apps. View our privacy policy: http://avokiddo.com/privacy-policy/ ABOUT AVOKIDDO Avokiddo is an award-winning creative studio specializing in the development of quality educational apps for kids. Learn more about us at www.avokiddo.com

Screenshots

Cursive Writing Wizard4 screens
ABC Ride4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ABC Ride at $4.99 against Cursive Writing Wizard's $13.99. ABC Ride also leads on ratings volume (4.8K vs 792) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On rating, review sentiment, 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 $13.99 and ABC Ride $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cursive Writing Wizard holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ABC Ride has 4.8K ratings behind it against 792, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Cursive Writing Wizard's written reviews are positive against 82% of ABC Ride's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cursive Writing Wizard ships an update every 5 months, ABC Ride every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cursive Writing Wizard versus ABC Ride: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCursive Writing WizardABC Ride
Price$13.99$4.99 — better
Rating4.4 (792 ratings) — better4.2 (4.8K ratings)
Positive reviews88.8% of reviews — better82.1% of reviews
Number of ratings7924.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB180 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPierre AbelAVOKIDDO

Customer experience

Cursive Writing Wizard

All ratings793 ratings
Positive84.9%
Neutral6.1%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive88.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative8.4%

ABC Ride

All ratings4,778 ratings
Positive81.1%
Neutral11.7%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive82.1%
Neutral3.6%
Negative14.3%

User reviews

Cursive Writing Wizard

From 792 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

ABC Ride

From 4.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Engaging and interactive
  • 🎓 Effective for learning alphabet
  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics
  • 🎶 Fun music and sounds

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Sound issues on certain devices
  • 🇺🇸 Too American-centric, needs more international content
  • 🔁 Repetitive after going through the alphabet

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

ABC Ride

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • No sound on iPad
  • App crashes on some devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Option to switch between uppercase and lowercase letters
  • More variety in words and animations for each letter

In-app purchases

None

Cursive Writing Wizard

No in-app purchases

None

ABC Ride

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cursive Writing Wizard free?
Cursive Writing Wizard costs $13.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ABC Ride free?
ABC Ride costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cursive Writing Wizard or ABC Ride?
Cursive Writing Wizard is rated higher. Cursive Writing Wizard averages 4.4 out of 5 from 792 ratings, while ABC Ride averages 4.2 from 4.8K ratings.
Do Cursive Writing Wizard or ABC Ride have ads?
Neither Cursive Writing Wizard nor ABC Ride shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cursive Writing Wizard or ABC Ride?
Cursive Writing Wizard ships an update every 5 months, and ABC Ride every 8 months. Most recently, Cursive Writing Wizard was updated on October 29, 2026 and ABC Ride on October 26, 2026.

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