# Chinese Handwriting Board — Simplified and traditional

> Handwriting input method for simplified and traditional Chinese characters. (iPhone/iPad app by Guangzhou Youtu Information Technology Co., Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-handwriting-board/id1602038452 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Guangzhou Youtu Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523128639)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: $9.99
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 17 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 86 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2022-01-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-handwriting-board/id1602038452/reviews.md

## What is Chinese Handwriting Board?

CHNBoard: A handwriting input method that supports simplified Chinese, traditional Chinese, traditional Chinese Hong Kong, and traditional Chinese Taiwan.

= = = Product function = = =

【Many types of simplified and traditional】Support Chinese simplified, Chinese traditional, Chinese Hong Kong traditional, Chinese Taiwan traditional
【Accurate recognition】Large vocabulary, even scribbled can be accurately recognized
【Recognition PLUS】 Arabic numerals, symbols, and English 26 letters are all OK! You can even fight!
【Pinyin Zhuyin Mode】Support Pinyin Zhuyin, with or without tones.
【Keyboard height customization】 Large screen handwriting is very free
【Stable input】Continuous optimization to ensure stability
【Handwriting History】View frequently handwritten Chinese simplified and traditional characters
【Try it】Combined with the tutorial, quick practice to get started
【Offline use】No need to connect to the Internet, the operation is natural
【Theme follow】Appearance follows the system's dark and light color mode

【Tip 1】How to use CHNBoard?

Step 1: After installation, go to System Settings -> General -> Keyboard -> Add New Keyboard -> Third Party Keyboard Select 【CHNBoard】 -> 【CHNBoard】 -> Open Full Access (you can view your handwriting history) -> Finish
Step 2: Open any input box -> long press the earth key to select 【CHNBoard】

【Tip 2】How to view handwriting history and use the optional key?

Enter System Settings -> General -> Keyboard -> 【CHNBoard】 -> Open Full Access

【Tip 3】How to customize the height of the keyboard?

Open any input box -> set the keyboard to 【CHNBoard】keyboard -> click the「」button in the upper right corner of the keyboard to adjust

【Tip 4】Due to the system cache, if handwriting keyboard can't be found after downloading, please try restarting the app that needs to use the handwriting keyboard or restart the device(or update the latest stable iOS system).

= = = Thanks = = =

Thank you everyone, your support (five-star praise) will make us do better! !

## Key features

- Supports simplified and traditional Chinese
- Accurate character recognition
- Offline functionality
- Pinyin and Zhuyin input modes
- Customizable keyboard height
- Handwriting history

## Recent user reviews (10 of 16)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-handwriting-board/id1602038452/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 中文手写输入法

*2026-05-27*

不会使用

### 5/5 — 手写

*2026-01-01*

还没下载啊

### 1/5 — 手写输入法

*2025-12-31*

太垃圾了

### 1/5 — 无法使用无法进入手机程序

*2025-10-08*

废的无用程序

### 5/5 — 赵泽东

*2025-07-09*

天津市北辰

### 2/5 — Update badly needed

*2025-02-09*

This app has not been updated for years. It needs to show why it’s better than the iOS Chinese handwriting keyboard, particularly because it’s not free.

### 5/5 — 女好

*2025-01-28*

用着省心省时

### 1/5 — 最恶心的App千万不要用!

*2024-02-01*

最恶心的App千万不要用!!！！

### 5/5 — 手写识別异常精准

*2024-01-03*

比系统自带的手写还更方便，直接满分

### 4/5 — 小国峰

*2023-05-24*

很好

## Frequently asked questions about Chinese Handwriting Board

### How do I set up Chinese Handwriting Board?

After installation, navigate to System Settings > General > Keyboard > Add New Keyboard. Select 'CHNBoard' and enable 'Full Access' to view your handwriting history. Then, long-press the globe icon on any input field to switch to Chinese Handwriting Board.

### Can I use Chinese Handwriting Board without an internet connection?

Yes, Chinese Handwriting Board supports offline use. You do not need to connect to the internet for its operations, making it convenient for use anywhere.

### Does Chinese Handwriting Board support both simplified and traditional Chinese characters?

Yes, it supports multiple forms including simplified Chinese, traditional Chinese, traditional Chinese Hong Kong, and traditional Chinese Taiwan.

### How accurate is the character recognition in Chinese Handwriting Board?

The app boasts accurate recognition with a large vocabulary, capable of recognizing even scribbled characters. It also supports Arabic numerals, symbols, and English letters.

### Can I customize the keyboard size with Chinese Handwriting Board?

Yes, you can customize the keyboard height. While using the Chinese Handwriting Board, tap the 'adjust' button in the upper right corner of the keyboard to modify its height.

### What is the price of Chinese Handwriting Board?

Chinese Handwriting Board is a paid app, priced at $9.99. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned.

### How often is Chinese Handwriting Board updated?

The app was last updated on February 1, 2022, with version 1.1. Further update frequency is not specified, but the developer aims for continuous optimization for stability.

### What devices is Chinese Handwriting Board compatible with?

Chinese Handwriting Board is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It also follows the system's dark and light color modes for appearance.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2022-02-01

- CHNBoard officially changed its name to Chinese handwriting board
- Added Zhuyin mode
- Added pen color configuration
- Added pen thickness configuration
- Added pronunciation of handwritten content
- Added keyboard key sound
- Fixed known bugs
- Optimized some UI

【Tip: Due to the system cache, if the handwriting keyboard cannot be found after downloading, please try restarting the app that needs to use the handwriting keyboard or restart the device】

### 1.0 — 2022-01-03

No release notes.

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