# Bopomofo - Zhuyin Writing — Trace and learn

> Taiwanese Bopomofo phonetic symbol practice and saving application. (iPhone/iPad app by Kiyoshi Koike.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bopomofo-zhuyin-writing/id977907279 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kiyoshi Koike](https://appshunter.io/developer/513590141)
- Category: Education, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2015-03-27
- Data updated: 2026-10-18
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bopomofo-zhuyin-writing/id977907279/reviews.md

## What is Bopomofo?

Learn Zhuyin (Bopomofo), the phonetic symbols used in Taiwan to write the pronunciation of Mandarin Chinese, by writing them yourself.

Just trace over the light guide letter with your finger or Apple Pencil.

FEATURES
- All 37 Zhuyin symbols (21 initials and 16 finals)
- Pick any symbol from the home screen to start practicing
- Handwriting practice by tracing over guide letters on a practice grid
- Romanization and category shown for each symbol
- Erase with the trash button and write again
- Move to the previous / next symbol with the arrow buttons
- Save your writing to the Photos app

GREAT FOR
- Beginners of Mandarin Chinese
- Travelers and students going to Taiwan
- Children practicing Zhuyin

This app is free and contains ads.

## Key features

- Bopomofo practice
- Save practice sessions
- Taiwanese phonetic symbols
- Educational tool

## Is Bopomofo safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Bopomofo.

## Is Bopomofo legit?

Bopomofo - Zhuyin Writing appears to be a legitimate app. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Bopomofo is 90 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bopomofo-zhuyin-writing/id977907279/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Simple, app frequency semi-high

*2023-04-29*

It does its job, but does not provide any guidance.

Usual as a practice pad app to be used alongside a more thorough guided introduction to zhuyin.

## Frequently asked questions about Bopomofo

### What is Bopomofo Taiwan?

Bopomofo Taiwan is an application designed for practicing Bopomofo, a set of Chinese phonetic symbols primarily used in Taiwan. It helps users learn and reinforce these symbols.

### Can I save my practice progress in Bopomofo Taiwan?

Yes, the application allows you to save your practice sessions. This feature helps you track your progress and revisit specific exercises.

### What devices does Bopomofo Taiwan support?

Bopomofo Taiwan is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users.

### What is the age rating for Bopomofo Taiwan?

The app has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children aged four and above.

### How often is Bopomofo Taiwan updated?

Bopomofo Taiwan was last updated on March 27, 2015, with version 1.0.0. It has not received updates since its release.

### What is the user rating for Bopomofo Taiwan?

Bopomofo Taiwan has a rating of 2.0 stars based on 3 ratings. User feedback suggests room for improvement.

### Does Bopomofo Taiwan have ads?

No, Bopomofo Taiwan does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free application.

### Is Bopomofo Taiwan free to download?

Yes, Bopomofo Taiwan is available for free. There are no costs associated with downloading or using the basic features of the app.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.1.0 — 2026-10-16

- Fixed a crash when saving without writing anything
- Saved images now have a white background and include the guide letter
- Ads no longer pop up unexpectedly while you are writing
- All-new design: the home screen lists all 37 symbols, so you can start from any of them
- Added a practice grid and a progress indicator to the writing screen
- New app icon
- The guide letter is now sized to fit the screen
- Corrected some text

### 1.0.2 — 2026-07-05

Fixed minor bugs.

### 1.0.0 — 2015-03-27

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

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