✏️ For ages 4–9 · Launching soon on iPad

Handwriting therapy, disguised as play.

Designed by a practicing pediatric occupational therapist, PinchPath turns real clinical techniques into a game kids actually ask to play. It builds fine motor skills, proper letter formation, and confidence one stroke at a time.

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Built on real OT methods Data stays on-device For home, clinic & classroom
Meet the OT behind PinchPath

Built by the hands that do this work every day.

We built PinchPath because handwriting is a skill, and playful practice is the best way to master it.

The founder's hand guiding a stylus along a tracing path in PinchPath on an iPad
The hands behind PinchPath — a practicing pediatric OT

Hi! I am a practicing pediatric occupational therapist, and I built PinchPath after years of watching bright and capable kids get completely frustrated by handwriting.

Flipping letters, an awkward grip that tires out little hands, and eyes that struggle to track the page are not motivation problems. They just mean a child needs to develop their foundational fine motor and visual motor skills.

Most learning apps out there are either disguised worksheets or pure entertainment. PinchPath is different. I took the exact clinical techniques I use every day across my school and outpatient clinic caseloads and turned them into a game. The app uses guided stroke paths, precise fine motor work, and visual tracking challenges led by a friendly robot, making the practice genuinely fun and engaging. The kids forget they are even working.

The end goal is never about getting a high score on a screen. The goal is helping a child pick up a real pencil with total confidence.

— Julius Evans, OTR/L · Creator of PinchPath
Features

Every activity targets a real skill.

No filler and no random mini games. Each path in PinchPath is built to strengthen a specific foundation of handwriting.

Visual motor games

Playful challenges that train figure ground discrimination, visual tracking, and hand eye precision. These are the visual motor skills handwriting depends on.

Visual motor

Letter formation & reversals

Guided stroke paths reinforce correct letter formation and directly target the b/d and p/q reversals so many early writers struggle with.

Letter formation

Fine motor foundations

Pinch, drag, and trace mechanics build the small muscle control, finger isolation, and grip strength behind a steady, comfortable pencil hold.

Fine motor

A guide kids love

A friendly 3D robot demonstrates, encourages, and celebrates progress. This turns repetition into something children ask to come back to.

Play based

Multi user profiles

Manage several children from one device with separate progress for each. This is built for the realities of a classroom or busy clinic.

For pros

On-device progress

Track growth over time per child, with data kept safely on the device. See where a learner is improving and where to focus next.

Tracking
Free OT guide when you join the waitlist ✏️ "5 Signs Your Child's Handwriting Struggles Are Motor-Based (and what to do this week)" — straight to your inbox.
Who it's for

One app, three kinds of helper.

PinchPath meets each user where they are at the kitchen table, in the therapy room, or across a full class.

For parents

  • Therapist quality handwriting practice at home
  • Screen time you can feel good about
  • Kids stay engaged without nagging
  • Watch confidence grow week to week

For OTs & clinicians

  • Activities built on familiar OT methods
  • Multi profile management for your caseload
  • A motivating tool for home programs
  • On-device data you control

For teachers & schools

  • Support handwriting across a class
  • Independent practice for learning centers
  • Track multiple students at once
  • Implementation guides on the way
Support & getting started

From download to first win in minutes.

PinchPath is built to be picked up without a manual. Here is the path from install to confident practice.

1

Download

Get PinchPath on the App Store at launch. Join the waitlist to be notified the moment it goes live.

2

Add a learner

Create a profile for each child. Set up one at home or a whole caseload in a clinic or classroom.

3

Let the robot guide

Your child meets their guide and starts with activities matched to where they are today.

4

Watch progress

Check on-device progress over time and see skills strengthen, stroke by stroke.

Need a hand or have a question we haven't answered? Reach our support team and a real person will get back to you, usually within one business day.

Be first through the door at launch 🚀 Launch-day access plus the free OT guide, delivered the moment you sign up.
FAQ

Questions, answered.

What age is PinchPath for? +

PinchPath is designed for children roughly ages 4 to 9 who are learning or refining handwriting. Because the underlying activities build fine motor and visual motor skills, many older learners who need extra support benefit too.

Who created PinchPath? +

It was designed by a practicing pediatric occupational therapist. Every activity targets a real underlying skill, the same kinds of techniques used in therapy, rather than just filling time.

Can PinchPath help with b and d letter reversals? +

Yes. Reversals like b/d and p/q usually come from an unstable motor plan rather than a vision problem. The brain's natural habit of treating a shape as the same in any orientation works against children learning letters.

PinchPath uses guided stroke paths with clear starting points and consistent direction so the brain stores a stable, automatic pattern for each letter. Targeted, correct repetition is the most effective way to reduce reversals over time.

Does PinchPath help with pencil grip and fine motor skills? +

Yes. Pinch, drag, and trace mechanics build the small muscle control, finger isolation, and hand strength that support a comfortable tripod grasp and steady pencil control. These are the foundations that keep a hand from tiring mid sentence.

Does PinchPath replace occupational therapy? +

No. PinchPath is a practice and reinforcement tool. It supports the work done in therapy and the classroom, but it does not replace individualized care from a licensed professional.

Is my child's data safe? +

Progress data is stored on the device, and PinchPath does not sell personal information. Full details are in our Privacy Policy.

Can I track more than one child? +

Yes. Multi user profiles let you manage several learners from one device with separate progress for each. This is designed for families, clinics, and classrooms alike.

When does PinchPath launch? +

It is launching soon on the App Store. Join the waitlist and we will email you the day it goes live.

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Contact

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General support

Questions about the app, your account, or how to get started.

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Schools & clinics

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