LetterSchool vs Writing Wizard

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.

Writing Wizard helps children practice tracing letters, numbers, and words. It guides correct letter tracing and lets adults adjust letter size and difficulty or choose whether to display a model. Children can use animated stickers and sound effects, try four games that animate letters, and collect stars in 5-Stars mode. Parents and teachers can create word lists and record audio for each word. Progress reports show traced content, and adults can replay and export tracings. The app also creates PDF handwriting worksheets for printing or email. Word lists can be shared through iCloud Drive, other cloud providers, an ad hoc network, or email. The maker says app data and activities stay on the device and its apps contain no ads. The free download leaves remaining letters and custom words behind an in-app purchase or subscription. Full Access is $2.49 a month, while Lifetime Full Access is $9.99, paid once. The maker says a Windows installer is available upon request.