# Hanzi Writer

> Hanzi Writer (iPhone/iPad app by Ali Lim.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hanzi-writer/id1178865351 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ali Lim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1141203072)
- Category: Education, Utilities
- Price: $6.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 18 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-11-23
- Data updated: 2026-05-17
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hanzi-writer/id1178865351/reviews.md

## What is Hanzi Writer?

This is not a Dictionary or translator.

Learn how to write Hanzi Character on your phone/tablet.

Search character by typing the hanzi, or simply by typing its pinyin tone, like Wo, Ai, Ni.

You can also browse from available list of characters.
And now, you can hear how the character sound.


## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 3.1.0 — 2023-05-11

bug fixing

### 2.0.1 — 2020-04-15

App redesigned with additional features and customisation.

### 1.1 — 2017-09-29

Added feature to "speak" the character.

### 1.0 — 2016-11-23

No release notes.

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All apps by Ali Lim: https://appshunter.io/developer/1141203072

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