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Practice Chinese brush calligraphy on your iPad or iPhone. This app uses original strokes from master calligraphers to help you feel like a true master. It focuses on character structure and offers various classic scrolls for learning.
What's New in 活字帖 | Live Calligraphy
5.6
October 8, 2025
support iOS26
In-App Purchases
$2.99
Lan Ting
To unlock the remaining glyphs in LanTing Scroll
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What is Live Calligraphy?
Live Calligraphy is a mobile application designed for learning and practicing Chinese brush calligraphy. It utilizes original strokes from ancient master calligraphers, allowing users to trace and learn character structures on their iPad and iPhone.
How does this app help with calligraphy practice?
The app provides original strokes from master pieces, enabling users to feel like they are practicing with a real master. It emphasizes learning the structure of each character rather than replicating the exact brush techniques, which can help improve one's calligraphy level.
What calligraphy scrolls are available?
The app currently features 8 handscrolls, including 'LanTing', 'Basic Strokes', 'Timely Clearing After Snowfall', 'Namo Amitābha', 'Poem of Fragrance', 'Confucius Passed Away', 'Ode to Qin', and 'Heart Sutra', each by renowned ancient calligraphers.
Is the app free to use?
The app is free to download and use, offering a portion of the 'LanTing' scroll for free. Additional content, including more characters and full scrolls, can be unlocked through in-app purchases or by obtaining the full version.
What devices is Live Calligraphy compatible with?
The application is designed for use on iPads and iPhones, allowing users to practice Chinese calligraphy digitally on these Apple mobile devices.





