Simple Cursive
Straightforward, unadorned joined letters. The easiest way into cursive.
Best for First-time cursive learners and younger kids.
Handwriting app for iPad, iPhone and Apple Pencil
Learn handwriting, cursive writing and calligraphy, stroke by stroke
Guided lessons take kids and adults from single letters to connected words and full sentences. Join over 1 million users.
4.5 on the App Store · 12K+ ratings
Free to download, over 100 free exercises · Watch the demo
- Over 1 million users
- 4.5★ from 12K+ App Store ratings
- Featured on What the Tech? App of the Day (Alabama News Network, 2021)
- Listed by AppAdvice
How it works
From your first letter to flowing sentences
The Cursive Journey builds the skill in four steps. Every letter comes with stroke arrows and guide lines, so you always know where the pen goes next.
- 1
Letters
Learn each letter with stroke arrows and guide lines.
- 2
Connections
Practice how letters join, one pair at a time.
- 3
Words
Put the connections together into real words.
- 4
Sentences
Write full sentences with flow and rhythm.
Levels
A cursive style for every hand
Three cursive levels, from the easiest to the most elegant. Here is the same word in each one. Print and calligraphy courses are there whenever you want them.
Cursive
Traditional cursive with classic loops, one step up from Simple Cursive.
Best for Learners who know their letters and want the classic joined hand.
Cursive Pro
Elegant curves, loops and polished details for a refined hand.
Best for Confident writers and adults who want extra flair.
Every level follows the same Cursive Journey
- 1Letters
- 2Connections
- 3Words
- 4Sentences
Lettering shown is an illustration of each style. In the app, every letter comes with stroke arrows and guide lines.
Features
Made for Apple Pencil, built for real practice
Designed for Apple Pencil
Works with Apple Pencil and other styluses, and your finger works too.
Smart worksheets
Stroke arrows and guide lines show exactly where the pen goes next.
Left-handed mode
Turn it on in your profile and a hand rest appears beside your lessons.
Write at your size
Zoom in and out to practice at the size that feels comfortable.
Dark mode, no ads
Easy on the eyes and free of ads, so you can focus on writing.
iPad, iPhone and Vision Pro
On iPad, iPhone and Apple Vision Pro, plus Android through Google Play.
Languages
Handwriting in 11 languages
Practice handwriting in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean and Chinese. Chinese, Japanese and Korean lessons show the next stroke as you write.
- English
- Spanish
- French
- German
- Italian
- Dutch
- Swedish
- Portuguese
- Japanese
- Korean
- Chinese
Who it's for
Made for learners of every age
Kids and parents
Print first, then cursive, at your child's own pace. Guided strokes show how every letter is formed.
Get Writey for your family →Adults
Relearn cursive, write neater notes and discover calligraphy at your own pace.
Start practicing →Teachers and schools
Handwriting practice at home or in class, with Writey School for classrooms.
Writey for schools →Reviews
Loved by over a million writers
Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 12K+ ratings on the App Store.
★★★★★
The best out there for Apple Pencil. This is one of the only few apps that support practicing with Apple Pencil and this is the best.
★★★★★
…I am learning how to write cursive and each letter has arrows so you know how to write a letter correctly.
★★★★★
…I recommend other parents use this for their children…
★★★★★
Thank you. I can finally work on my handwriting. Thank you for the dark screen. Excellent practice pages with good breakdown - wonderful app.
Demo
See Writey in action
Smart worksheets, hundreds of words and handwriting in many languages, in under a minute.
Writey School
Bring Writey to your classroom
Writey School brings guided handwriting lessons to the classroom, and IT teams can deploy it with Jamf School.
FAQ
Questions, answered
Is Writey free?
Writey is free to download, with over 100 free exercises. An optional subscription unlocks every course.
Which devices does Writey work on?
iPad, iPhone and Apple Vision Pro through the App Store, and Android through Google Play.
Do I need an Apple Pencil?
Writey is designed for Apple Pencil and other styluses, and you can also practice with your finger.
Is it good for left-handers?
Yes. Turn on left-handed mode in your profile and a hand rest appears beside your lessons.
Which languages can I practice?
English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Portuguese, Japanese, Korean and Chinese.
Can my school use Writey?
Yes. Writey School is made for classrooms. See Writey for schools for details. Writey for schools
Guides and blog
Learn more about handwriting
Free guides to every cursive letter, A to Z, plus tips for parents, teachers and adult learners.
Start writing beautifully today
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