1.0.1 update: I dont know if the update improved character recognition or if Ive learned to write a bit more neatly, but either explanation is a positive sign, right? Definitely worth the install. Original review: This is a very attractive app, with lovely animations and sounds. The only flaw is that the character recognition will often misinterpret input, and when drawing multi-stroke characters (like an open-topped 4) or multiple digit answers it often will decide youre done writing between strokes - even at adult writing speeds. I think this would be a bit frustrating for young fingers, which is a shame because the idea of writing out their answers is wonderful. Hopefully the reality of handwriting answers will match the promise a little better in an update. For the price, Id say download and try it yourself, and then decide if your children would find the input issues distracting or not. What doesnt frustrate you may make you a stronger hand-writer, to borrow a phrase.