# Writing Wizard - Handwriting

> A fun app to learn handwriting - Learn to write letters, words, and numbers

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.lescapadou.tracing](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.lescapadou.tracing)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.lescapadou.tracing`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** L'Escapadou
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 14,648
- **Rating:** 4.47 / 5 (178 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.1.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-17
- **First published:** 2015-01-08
- **Publisher country:** FR
- **Size:** 49 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lescapadou.tracing)
- **Website:** [http://lescapadou.com](http://lescapadou.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://lescapadou.com/LEscapadou\_-\_Fun\_and\_Educational\_applications\_for\_iPad\_and\_IPhone/LEscapadou\_-\_Privacy\_Policy.html](http://lescapadou.com/LEscapadou_-_Fun_and_Educational_applications_for_iPad_and_IPhone/LEscapadou_-_Privacy_Policy.html)

## Description

Writing Wizard is a fun handwriting app designed for kids to learn how to write letters, numbers, and words through engaging tracing, animations, and rewards. It supports multiple fonts, custom word lists, and printable worksheets to extend learning beyond the screen.

Perfect for classrooms and homeschool, the app offers progress reports, privacy-first design, and easy deployment in schools (including Google Workspace for Education). Teachers and parents can export word lists, customize difficulty, and track progress to keep kids motivated.

## Rankings

- #491,149 — Overall
- #29 — writing tools

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.lescapadou.tracing.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Writing Wizard - Handwriting is praised for its effectiveness in helping young children learn writing and reading through customizable word lists and engaging content. Parents appreciate its role in reinforcing school activities and commend the responsive customer support. However, multiple users report frequent crashes, freezing, and loading issues, which impact the app's usability. Additionally, some users faced billing problems such as double charges, indicating areas for improvement in app stability and purchase handling.

### Pros

- Highly effective for young children learning to write and read.
- Allows customization by adding personalized words and word lists, including child's name.
- Engaging and enjoyable for children, increasing their interest in writing practice.
- Responsive and helpful customer service from app developers.
- Supports reinforcing school learning and homework routines.

### Cons

- The app frequently crashes or freezes, causing frustration for users.
- Loading issues and app instability reported by multiple users.
- Some users experienced double charges when purchasing the app.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.lescapadou.tracing)