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Connected Through Play and Writing Identity are tied at 5.0/5 in this head-to-head comparison. Connected Through Play has 4 member reviews and Writing Identity has 10. 100% of Connected Through Play reviewers would recommend it, vs 100% for Writing Identity. All ratings come from real member reviews. The full breakdown below should help you decide.
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Connected Through Play
Writing IdentityWriting Identity comes out ahead on ratings, review count, or recommendation rate. That said, Connected Through Play might still be the better pick depending on what you're after. The review themes above break down what each one does well.
If you want to connect to your kids a different way, this is the place for it!
If you want to connect to your kids a different way, this is the place for it! It's a fun way to connect to your kids through play. It is very welcoming and safe community, in particular for special needs children. Join in and have help and support.
Lidia Axe · Aug 10, 2026
This is connecting at a whole different level!🤩
This community is at a different level!🤩
Ruben Plasmeijer · Apr 5, 2026
Mary is the Master
Mary’s brain is like a vault of ideas and her expertise astounds me daily. She is constantly working on new things and I have no idea how her brain works like that
Adam Formanek · Apr 2, 2026
Amazing Community and Mentorship
Alli has created something really special in The Village. Between the daily prompts, classroom, weekly zoom calls, and her 1:1 mentorship; it is a space where I feel free to be myself, write ugly without judgment, and feel genuinely supported and encouraged to hear my own voice again. I have been working 1:1 with Alli and have learned so much about myself. She has helped me put words to things I had been feeling for a long time but wasn’t able to explain. She has created and shared tools to help me work through my emotions and finding myself again. Alli has been so thoughtful, supportive, and intuitive from the very beginning, and I feel truly seen and understood. I highly recommend Alli and her community!
Alicia Brandt · Aug 16, 2026
Alli Gatlin knows what she's talking about
Alli Gatlin knows what she's talking about. Her journaling advice and written prompts are excellent, but what proved even more valuable to me was talking with her one-on-one. The combination of encouragement and plain-spoken truths she delivered allowed me to overcome the worst of my self-doubt and really embrace a sense of confidence. Highly recommend.
Dan Jolley · Jul 1, 2026
Alli is a professional writer and a great person!
Alli is a professional writer and a great person! We're not only learning to write, overcoming writing anxiety, but also having fun in the community. Alli is a great person to be around!
Paul Sirvinskas · Jun 17, 2026
Both have a ProveWorth Score of 5.0. It's a toss-up on paper. Read the member reviews above to see which one fits what you're looking for.
Connected Through Play is free and Writing Identity is $6/mo. Connected Through Play is free, so there's nothing to lose by trying it first.
Connected Through Play is rated 5.0/5 across 4 reviews. Writing Identity is rated 5.0/5 across 10 reviews, with members highlighting community support.
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