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Trace & Play

Freemium#25 of 27 in Handwriting Practice Apps

Trace & Play: A focused preschool tracing app with adjustable difficulty and a $1.99 one-time unlock. Ranked #25 of 27 in Handwriting Practice Apps by our editors (6.6/10); pricing: Free plan; best for preschool letter and number tracing.

6.6/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.6 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Preschool letter and number tracing
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
$1.99 one-time
Age levels
Preschool
Facts checked
21 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Covers uppercase, lowercase, and number tracing
- Accuracy feedback with Easy, Medium, and Hard settings
- Supports finger and Apple Pencil input without ads or accounts
Where it doesn't
- Content is limited to letters and numbers
- No verified progress-tracking features
- Available on iOS and macOS only

Our verdict on Trace & Play

Trace & Play is a handwriting-practice app for young children ages 3–6, with guided tracing for uppercase letters A–Z, lowercase letters a–z, and numbers 0–9. It is designed for preschool practice rather than broad handwriting instruction, using faint letter guides and feedback tuned to tracing accuracy. Children can draw with a finger or Apple Pencil, move forward or backward through lessons, and use the app in portrait or landscape orientation.

Pricing is straightforward. The Free plan includes uppercase tracing, lowercase letters and numbers, and adjustable difficulty settings. The published plans also show an Unlock Everything option for a $1.99 one-time purchase. That low-cost unlock suits families looking for a small, focused app rather than an ongoing subscription. The app is listed for iOS and macOS, giving it a fit with Apple devices, while the available input options support both touch-based practice and Apple Pencil exercises.

Its main strength is a narrow, age-appropriate tracing flow with three difficulty levels and immediate accuracy feedback. The App Store listing says the app has no ads, accounts, or collected data, which keeps the experience centered on practice. Its scope is also its main limitation: the content focuses on tracing letters and numbers, without verified progress tracking. Choose Trace & Play for preschoolers who need simple guided practice on Apple devices. Families seeking a wider curriculum or built-in progress monitoring should look for an app designed around those needs instead.

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Trace & Play pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 21 Sep 2026.

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Trace & Play fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	$1.99 one-time
Writing modes	Not verified
Age levels	Preschool
Pen-control exercises	Yes
Custom word practice	Not verified
Progress tracking	Not verified
Supported platforms	iOS, macOS
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	iOS, macOS
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	apps.apple.com
Facts checked	21 Sep 2026

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