HanziStroke vs LetterSchool
HanziStroke
hanzistroke.com
LetterSchool
letterschool.comSide by side
| Figure | HanziStroke | LetterSchool |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $5/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 5 |
| Spec score · Handwriting Practice Apps | 7.2 (#24) | 8.8 (#1) |
| Free access | Free character lookup and stroke-order animations are available without an account, and selected worksheets can be downloaded for free. | The maker says children in Afghanistan can access LetterSchool for free and offers a free-subscription application for families unable to afford it. |
| Security and privacy | The privacy policy describes encrypted connections, access controls, scoped service credentials, rate limits, session revocation, and one-way password hashing; it says personal information is not sold. | The privacy policy says the company follows GDPR and Dutch data-protection requirements, uses SSL transmission encryption and access controls, and claims COPPA compliance. |
Plans
HanziStroke
- Pro — 1 YearPrice not published
- Pro — 3 MonthsPrice not published
- Pro — LifetimePrice not published
LetterSchool
- Free appFree
- Monthly Plan$9.99 a month
- School student license$9.99, paid once
- School student license$9.99, paid once
- Yearly Plan$59.99 a year
In their own words
HanziStroke
HanziStroke has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
LetterSchool
LetterSchool teaches handwriting, phonics, numbers and spelling through activities for young children. It is described as designed for ages three to eight, with a listed target age range of two to six. Letter practice moves through guided tapping, tracing and independent writing. The app gives visual and auditory feedback and corrects each line as a child draws it. Languages listed include English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Dutch, Japanese, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Danish and Arabic. English users can choose Handwriting Without Tears, Zaner-Bloser or D’Nealian handwriting styles. The free app costs nothing and includes five uppercase and lowercase letters, five shapes and three CVC flashcards covering nine words. Paid access is listed from $1.92/mo (annual), with a 7-day trial. LetterSchool is available on Android, iOS, macOS and Windows. The school offering is currently iOS-only as LetterSchool – Block Letters. The maker says the app has no ads or social media and does not seek to collect personally identifiable information directly from children under 13.