Handwriting Rehab

ReWrite

Gentle at-home practice for handwriting and hand movement — after a stroke, with Parkinson's, or with another condition that has changed your writing.

Guided tracing practice for letters, words and sentences. Handwriting practice for adults relearning to write after stroke, Parkinson's, MS or brain injury — with real language-specific content in 20 languages.

Listed as a stroke recovery resource by the National Aphasia Association. aphasia.org

Buy web version · £29.99 Try the demo

On iPhone, iPad or Android? Get it from your app store — same app, same price.

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See it in action

On every screen

Made for the bigger screen, too

ReWrite runs full-screen on iPad and on Android and Amazon Fire tablets. The larger writing area gives more room to trace and practise — the same app, at no extra cost.

ReWrite on iPad
iPad
ReWrite on an Android tablet
Android & Amazon Fire
How it works

Guided handwriting practice for adults

Guided tracing practice for letters, words and sentences — with language-specific content for the scripts people actually write in. Designed for adults recovering from stroke or neurological injury who need to rebuild fine motor control, letter formation, and writing fluency.

Step 1

Letter tracing

Trace individual letters with on-screen guides showing stroke order and direction. Language-specific: Welsh, Arabic, Japanese kana, Korean hangul, Chinese characters, Hindi Devanagari and more

Step 2

Word practice

Common words in each language — not English words translated. Welsh words for Welsh users. Arabic words for Arabic users

Step 3

Sentence writing

Full sentences at your own pace, building towards connected writing

Ongoing

Progress tracking

Accuracy scores and session history you can share with your therapist

Built for the language you actually write in

Most handwriting apps teach children to write for the first time. ReWrite is built for adults relearning to write after stroke, Parkinson's, MS or brain injury, with real content in 20 languages.

Who it's for

Built for adults relearning to write, supported by clinicians

Stroke survivors relearning handwriting

Whether you're rebuilding fine motor control or regaining confidence with a pen

Occupational therapists

A structured home practice tool to recommend between clinical sessions, with progress tracking you can review together

People with Parkinson's and other neurological conditions

Including Parkinson's micrographia — writing that shrinks across the line — as well as brain injury, MS and aphasia recovery

Carers and family

A supportive, guided way to practise that doesn't require clinical training

What to expect

Steady progress through consistent practice

Handwriting practice builds up gradually. Many people practise a little each day — steady, unhurried repetition is exactly what ReWrite is designed for. Follow your clinical team's advice on what suits you.

Start with individual letters, where guides show you the correct stroke order and direction. As your control improves, move to words and sentences. The scoring is deliberately forgiving — it rewards effort and consistency over perfection.

ReWrite is a wellness support tool — not a medical device. It does not diagnose, treat, or cure any condition. Always follow the guidance of your occupational therapist or rehabilitation team.

Why ReWrite

Not a children's tracing app

Children's handwriting apps teach letter formation to children learning to write for the first time. ReWrite is built for adults who already know how to write and are rebuilding that skill.

ReWrite uses adult vocabulary and sentence content, supports 20 languages including Chinese and Japanese character tracing with correct stroke order, has a forgiving scoring system designed for neurological recovery rather than school assessment, and includes progress tracking that you can share with your therapist.

New in ReWrite

Now you can practise on paper too

01

Printable practice sheets

Print pale guide letters and trace them with a real pen — including your own words. Ruled lines, and a fresh sheet whenever you want one.

02

See your writing change

The app keeps a small picture of your best tracing each session, so today's writing can sit beside your first week's. Stored on your device only.

03

Your own words, from memory

Add the words that matter — a name, an address — and practise writing them from memory, not only tracing them.

04

Words read aloud

Hear the word before you write it, in your device's own voice. Nothing is sent anywhere, and the button only appears if your device has a voice for your language.

05

A report that shows its working

The PDF opens with a plain-language summary, charts every session against your first-week average, and explains every number it prints.

06

Easier to live with

An optional minute to loosen up first, a note of which hand you used, controls that move to the left, three text sizes, and a backup you can restore.

Key features

Built for how recovery actually works

01

20 languages with real content

Language-specific letter sets, words and sentences. Not just translated menus

02

CJK character support

Full stroke-order tracing for kanji, hangul and hanzi — essential for meaningful handwriting recovery in these languages.

03

Adjustable difficulty

Control guide visibility, letter size, and complexity to match your current ability

04

Forgiving scoring

Designed to encourage practice, not penalise imperfection

05

Dark mode

Cream text on a warm charcoal background reduces glare during evening practice sessions.

06

Works fully offline

No internet connection needed after download

Research basis

Grounded in published research

ReWrite's approach is grounded in established principles of motor rehabilitation and stroke recovery. Repetitive task-specific practice — the foundation of handwriting rehabilitation — has strong evidence across the neurological literature.

ReWrite provides structured tracing practice using principles from the graphomotor rehabilitation literature. The emphasis on repetitive, task-specific practice aligns with the strongest evidence in stroke motor rehabilitation (Langhorne et al., 2011).

These studies inform the training approach — ReWrite is not itself a clinically validated tool. It is a wellness support tool designed to complement professional rehabilitation.
For families and carers

Buying it for someone you love

ReWrite is often bought by a husband, wife, son or daughter rather than by the person who will use it. That works well — it only takes a few minutes to set up on their behalf.

To give it as a gift, the simplest way is to buy the app directly on the person's own phone or tablet, so it stays tied to their account. App Store or Google Play gift cards work too — add credit to their account, then install the app together.

When you set it up, choose the language they actually write in, then pick a session length that suits their energy — short is fine. Letter size and guide visibility can be adjusted at any time as control returns.

Practising together helps. Sit alongside, keep sessions short and unhurried, and notice the small wins — a steadier line, a first finished word. Encouragement from someone close is often what keeps daily practice going.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is ReWrite a medical device?

No. ReWrite is a wellness support tool designed to complement professional rehabilitation. It does not diagnose, treat, or cure any condition. Always use it alongside guidance from your occupational therapist or care team. Stop using it if symptoms worsen and speak to your rehabilitation team.

Is the content really different in each language?

Yes. Welsh users trace Welsh letters and write Welsh words. Japanese users practise hiragana and katakana. Arabic users write in right-to-left with Arabic-specific content. The app isn't English with a translated interface — it's built for each language.

What languages does it support for character tracing?

All 20 languages, including full Chinese and Japanese character support with correct stroke order. Arabic is supported with right-to-left layout. Each language has its own word and sentence content — not just translated interfaces.

Can I share my progress with my therapist?

Yes — ReWrite has an email progress report feature that generates a summary you send via your device's own mail app. No data is stored or processed by us.

Is there a subscription?

No. £29.99 one-time purchase. No subscription, no in-app purchases, no ads.

Does it work offline?

Yes. After the initial download, everything works without an internet connection.

Can I use it on a tablet?

Yes. ReWrite works on phones and tablets. A larger screen can make tracing easier and is worth trying if you have access to one.

Occasional email updates

Occasional news about the apps — new features and new languages. No marketing, and you can unsubscribe at any time with one click.

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Handwriting and Parkinson's

If your writing shrinks as the line goes on, that is micrographia, and ReWrite is built to measure it. There is a page about it with free printable practice sheets.

Parkinson's and handwriting

Pricing

One price. Everything included.

£29.99
One-time purchase · No subscription
Buy web version · £29.99

On iPhone, iPad or Android? Get it from your app store — same app, same price.

Try the demo
Download on the App Store Get it on Google Play Available at Amazon Appstore

Privacy Policy

Wellness support tool — not a medical device. ReWrite is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. Always follow the guidance of your rehabilitation team.
For clinicians

Recommend ReWrite with confidence

A one-page evidence summary is available for circulation in clinical teams. If you are an occupational therapist or stroke rehabilitation specialist, clinical feedback is welcomed at any time.

View clinician information Contact Liam