iTrace is a handwriting practice app for children, with activities for tracing letters, numbers, words, and shapes on iOS and Android. Its practice adapts letter difficulty as children progress and uses repetition to build muscle memory. Children can work in print or cursive, choose among Zaner-Bloser, Handwriting Without Tears, and D’Nealian styles, and use left- or right-handed modes. More than 350 preloaded words are available, and children can make custom word lists with photos and voice recordings. Parents and teachers can review each child’s or student’s practice history and progress. Printable worksheets extend practice offline. The maker says the app works offline, has no ads, and does not collect, request, or store personal information; its privacy policy says it is designed to comply with COPPA and GDPR-K. The free version includes warm-ups, three letters, and one interactive scene. Paid choices include a 3.99 USD one-time premium unlock, a 4.99 USD monthly subscription for the full program, and a 19.99 USD lifetime purchase.
Who it is for
iTrace suits families, homeschoolers, teachers, and schools helping preschool children practice handwriting. It offers both print and cursive activities and tools for adults to review progress.
What is good
- Includes print, cursive, and left- and right-handed modes.
- Offers more than 350 preloaded words.
- Children can create word lists with photos and voice recordings.
- Adults can review practice history and progress.
- Printable worksheets support offline practice.
What to know first
- The free version includes only three letters.
- The free version includes one interactive scene.
- The full-program monthly subscription costs 4.99 USD per month.
- The full-program lifetime purchase costs 19.99 USD.
Verdict
iTrace offers guided tracing, varied handwriting styles, custom word practice, and progress review. The free version is limited, while the listed paid options unlock premium features or the full program.
Get started with iTrace
- Visit the iTrace website.
- Install iTrace on an iOS or Android device.
- Start with the free version’s warm-ups, three letters, and interactive scene.
- Choose the 3.99 USD one-time premium unlock, 4.99 USD monthly subscription, or 19.99 USD lifetime purchase for paid access.
What the free plan stops at
The free version includes handwriting warm-ups, three letters, and one interactive scene. The 3.99 USD one-time premium unlocks premium features; the 4.99 USD monthly subscription and 19.99 USD lifetime purchase unlock the full program.
Questions about iTrace
Is there a free version?
Yes. It includes handwriting warm-ups, three letters, and one interactive scene.
What are the paid options?
The premium features unlock costs 3.99 USD once. The monthly subscription is 4.99 USD per month, and the lifetime purchase is 19.99 USD once; both unlock the full program.
Which platforms and languages are supported?
iTrace is available on iOS and Android. The App Store listing says it supports English and Spanish.
Can children practice custom words?
Yes. The app includes more than 350 preloaded words and lets children create custom lists with photos and voice recordings.
Does iTrace work offline?
The maker says the app works offline. Printable worksheets are also available for offline practice.
What does the maker say about privacy and advertising?
The maker says iTrace has no ads and does not collect, request, or store personal information. Its privacy policy says it is designed to comply with COPPA and GDPR-K.
iTrace plans and pricing
All plansCompared on handwriting practice apps
- Free plan
- Yes
- Writing modes
- both
- Age levels
- preschool
- Pen-control exercises
- Yes
- Custom word practice
- Yes
- Progress tracking
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- iOS, Android
