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Best Handwriting For Kids Apps & Games

219+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
18 free apps & games
Updated May 2026

iTrace is the household name in handwriting for kids, but it's far from the only option. We track 219+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Top Picks for Handwriting For Kids

iTrace — handwriting practice#1

iTrace — handwriting practice by DEVPOCKET LLC

Learning letters game for kids
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
4.4😊(2.4K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app helps children learn to write letters, numbers, words, and shapes through guided tracing and playful repetition. It's designed for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary students to develop handwriting skills and fine-motor control in an engaging way.

What We Love

  • 👍 Positive feedback and achievement tracking
  • 👍 Excellent visual feedback and positive reinforcement
  • 👍 Multi-user support for different learning speeds
  • 👍 Perfect blend of learning and play

Room to Improve

  • 💰 In-app purchases required to unlock additional content
  • 🐛 Sound not working for some users
  • 🐛 Family sharing not working properly
LetterSchool - Learn to Write!#2

LetterSchool - Learn to Write! by Letterschool Enabling Learning B.V.

ABC handwriting app for kids
Strong Contender
📚 Education
4.5😐(17K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app helps young children learn to write letters, numbers, and shapes through interactive tracing and engaging animations. It offers progress tracking and is designed by educational professionals to be safe and fun for toddlers and preschoolers.

What We Love

  • 👍 Engaging and interactive
  • 🚀 Helps improve handwriting
  • 💡 Supports multiple writing styles (print, cursive, d'nealian)
  • 👍 Motivating with rewards and animations

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Subscription issues (app reverts to lite version, need to restore purchases)
  • 🐛 Glitches and crashes (especially with Dari letters)
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
Modern Handwriting Calligraphy#3

Modern Handwriting Calligraphy by SPRINNET

Pencil practice Writing wizard
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.3(352 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Develop pencil control and fine motor skills with interactive worksheets. Supports Apple Pencil, stylus, or even printing for traditional practice. Offers drawing, coloring, and tracing modes with new content added regularly.

More Handwriting For Kids apps to explore

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Writing Wizard: Learn to Write
Writing Wizard: Learn to Write
Writing Wizard: Learn to Write
ABC & Letter Tracing for Kids
Free

This app helps children learn to trace letters, numbers, and words with a fun, motivating system. It offers customizable tracing practice, interactive games, and progress reports for parents and educators.

Trace letters, numbers, and wordsCustomizable tracing practiceInteractive games and animated stickers
📚 Education
(4.3K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Handwriting Kids ABC & Cursive
Handwriting Kids ABC & Cursive
Handwriting Kids ABC & Cursive
Trace Letters, Phonics & Write
Free

This app helps children aged 3-8 learn to write letters and numbers in both print and cursive. It offers stroke-by-stroke guidance, native-speaker phonics in six languages, and works offline. Designed for educational purposes, it supports fine motor skill development and is COPPA compliant.

Print and cursive letter tracingNative-speaker phonics in 6 languagesStroke-by-stroke guidance with feedback
📚 Education
(15)
free with in-app purchases
6
Writey Cursive Handwriting
Writey Cursive Handwriting
Writey Cursive Handwriting
Practice calligraphy writing
Free

Learn and improve handwriting skills with interactive courses for calligraphy, cursive, and print writing. Supports multiple languages and is designed for styluses like Apple Pencil. Suitable for children and adults looking to master beautiful handwriting.

Interactive handwriting coursesCalligraphy and cursive practiceMulti-language support
📚 Education
(12K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Trace Letters & Sight Words
Trace Letters & Sight Words
Trace Letters & Sight Words
Handwriting ◉ Ready for School
Free

This app helps young children learn to trace and write letters, the alphabet, and sight words. It uses engaging animations and sounds to develop handwriting, phonics, and early reading skills, making it ideal for home or classroom use.

Letter and word tracing with animationsDevelops handwriting skillsEnhances phonics and early reading
📚 Education
(1.9K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Cursive Letters Writing Wizard
Cursive Letters Writing Wizard
Cursive Letters Writing Wizard
Learn Handwriting for Kids
Free

This app helps children learn cursive handwriting through interactive tracing, engaging games, and customizable features. It supports various fonts, phonics, and progress monitoring for parents and educators.

Interactive cursive letter tracingCustomizable word lists with audio recordingEngaging games and animated stickers
📚 Education
(1.7K)
free with in-app purchases
9
iTrace for Schools
iTrace for Schools
iTrace for Schools
Learning letters game for kids
$19.99

This app guides children in learning to write letters, numbers, words, and shapes through interactive tracing and repetition. Designed for early learners, it fosters proper formation and fine-motor skills with positive reinforcement and adaptive pacing.

Guided letter and number tracingPrint and cursive writing practiceCustom word lists with photos/voice
📚 Education
(846)
freemium
10
LetraKid: Kids Writing Letters
LetraKid: Kids Writing Letters
LetraKid: Kids Writing Letters
Children Handwriting Practice
Free

This educational game helps children aged 4-8 learn handwriting skills for both print and pre-cursive letters. It focuses on correct letter formation, developing fine motor skills, and improving pencil grasp through interactive exercises and multiple difficulty levels.

Learn letter shapes and pronunciationCorrect letter formation with stroke directionDevelop fine motor skills for writing
📚 Education
(600)
free with in-app purchases
11
ABC Letter Tracing Kids Games
ABC Letter Tracing Kids Games
ABC Letter Tracing Kids Games
Kids Learning ABC & Numbers
Free

This app offers an engaging way for preschoolers and early learners to practice handwriting. It features guided tracing for letters, numbers, and shapes, with animations and positive feedback to build confidence and foundational skills.

Letter tracing (uppercase and lowercase)Cursive handwriting practiceNumber tracing and recognition
📚 Education
(17)
free with in-app purchases
12
Handwriting Wizard - Learn to Write Letters, Numbers & Words
Handwriting Wizard - Learn to Write Letters, Numbers & Words
Handwriting Wizard - Learn to Write Letters, Numbers & Words
by Innovative Investments Limited
Free

This app helps children learn to trace letters, numbers, and words through interactive tracing with fun animations and sound effects. It offers extensive customization for parents and educators, including custom words, audio, images, and progress tracking.

Trace letters, numbers, and wordsCustomizable words with audio and imagesFun animations and sound effects
📚 Education
(153)
free with in-app purchases
13
123s ABCs Preschool Learn HWOTP Kids Handwriting
123s ABCs Preschool Learn HWOTP Kids Handwriting
123s ABCs Preschool Learn HWOTP Kids Handwriting
by TeachersParadise.com, Inc.
Free

This app helps young children practice handwriting for letters and numbers using a specific tracing method. It offers interactive tracing activities with audio feedback and a shake-to-erase feature for repeated practice. Designed for ages 1 and up, it supplements traditional learning materials.

Uppercase letter tracingLowercase letter tracingNumber tracing (0-9)
🎮 Games
(256)
free
14
Trace Numbers • Kids Learning
Trace Numbers • Kids Learning
Trace Numbers • Kids Learning
Handwriting ◉ Ready for School
Free

This app helps children aged 2-8 learn to trace and write numbers 0-9 using a fun, interactive chalk interface. It's designed to build confidence in number recognition, writing, and fine motor skills, making it ideal for early learners.

Interactive number tracingColorful chalk writingAdorable graphics and sounds
📚 Education
(1.7K)
free with in-app purchases
15
ABC Handwriting Practice 123
ABC Handwriting Practice 123
ABC Handwriting Practice 123
Learn Alphabet, Color Letters
Free

This educational game helps young learners practice handwriting and learn the alphabet through interactive tracing and coloring activities. It uses a Montessori-inspired approach to build vocabulary, memory, and motor skills.

Practice writing capital and small lettersConnect the dots for eye-hand coordinationLearn vocabulary through coloring
📚 Education
(0)
free with in-app purchases
16
Keiki Learning games for Kids
Keiki Learning games for Kids
Keiki Learning games for Kids
Vorschule Kinderspiele 3 jahre
Free

This app offers a comprehensive learning experience for toddlers and young children aged 2-6. It provides a variety of interactive games, cartoons, flashcards, and printable worksheets designed to develop essential early academic and life skills. The content is expert-approved and focuses on fostering creativity, problem-solving, and confidence in young learners.

Interactive toddler gamesABC tracing and spellingSpeech and communication practice
📚 Education
(83K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Twinkl Formation & Handwriting
Twinkl Formation & Handwriting
Twinkl Formation & Handwriting
Letter & Number Writing School
Free

This app helps young learners develop essential handwriting skills by practicing letter and number formation, and shapes. It offers a fun, engaging, and prep-free experience for children, with customizable word lists and offline functionality.

Letter and number formation practiceShape tracingFine motor skill development
📚 Education
(57)
free with in-app purchases
18
ABCs Kids Alphabet Handwriting & Letter Tracing ZBP - School Letter Tracing Game
ABCs Kids Alphabet Handwriting & Letter Tracing ZBP - School Letter Tracing Game
ABCs Kids Alphabet Handwriting & Letter Tracing ZBP - School Letter Tracing Game
by TeachersParadise.com, Inc.
Free

This app helps preschoolers learn and practice writing the alphabet, numbers, and shapes using a tracing method. It offers interactive letter tracing with sound and an erase-and-retry function for practice.

Letter tracing with soundErase and retry functionUppercase and lowercase letters
📚 Education
(378)
free
19
ABC Letter Tracing for Kids
ABC Letter Tracing for Kids
ABC Letter Tracing for Kids
Handwriting practice for kids
Free

This app helps children practice handwriting by tracing letters with various colors and an eraser. It offers a multilingual learning experience in multiple languages, making it engaging and interactive for young learners.

Handwriting practiceTracing lettersMultiple color options
📚 Education
(292)
subscription
20
Cursive Writing Wizard -School
Cursive Writing Wizard -School
Cursive Writing Wizard -School
Learn to Write Letters & Words
$12.99

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.

Cursive letter and word tracingCustomizable word lists with audio recordingInteractive games and animated stickers
📚 Education
(769)
paid

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