Skritter: Write Chinese

Skritter: Write Chinese

Learn Mandarin vocabulary fast

806 ratings
370 reviews
Free
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 19, 2019
  • February 24, 2026

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Master Mandarin characters through interactive writing practice. Learn meanings, readings, and tones with curated decks for all levels, from beginner to advanced.

Interactive character writing practice
Learn character meaning, reading, and tone
Topic-based and difficulty-level decks
HSK 1-9 study decks
Stroke order guidance
Review mode
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What's New in Skritter

3.13.10

February 24, 2026

- Fixed YouTube "Error 153" for in-app videos - Fixed UI layout issues with vocab screen buttons - Fixed broken "Back to Browse" links on empty searches - Added support for Hanping dictionary universal links - General bug fixes and improvements

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User reviews

Underrated app

For learning to read and write Hanzi, this is the best app Ive found. Paired with readers from Du Chinese or other apps, Skritter has been amazing for actually retaining new characters.

Some of the decks that other users have created are just amazing for learning characters in an optimal order instead of just following HSK. Spaced repetitions, writing practice, and most importantly for me, even decks that were uploaded with simplified characters automatically become available in traditional! This is an amazing feature. Most apps support both character sets, but most of them do not auto-translate from one to the other when it’s user-uploaded content. This is a huge benefit.
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Kim waree

This app is amazing it helped me learn and write Chinese very well

Great App

Skritter is the best app I’ve used to study Chinese.

Best for Characters

I prefer the flexibility of Anki for most things but if you’re looking to learn to write characters Skritter is awesome.

lag greatly improved

In the past there were issues with this otherwise excellent app lagging and failing to load. These seem to have been mostly fixed and I’ve renewed my subscription. If you want to learn a large number of hanzi, there’s no better app. And I appreciate the integration with dictionary entries in Pleco, the overall most essential app for Chinese learners. Thanks!
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Subscription issues and unauthorized charges

Bug

App freezing and crashing

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Syncing problems across devices

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Inconsistent character recognition

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Requested Features

5 requests

Allow creating custom decks and word lists

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Add Cantonese support

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Improve landscape mode on iPad

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Provide more detailed performance tracking

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Add ability to focus on specific problem characters

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FAQ

What does Skritter do?

Skritter is an app designed to help users learn and practice writing Chinese characters. It focuses on teaching the meaning, reading, and tone of characters, and provides interactive writing exercises.

What are the key features of Skritter?

Key features include interactive character writing practice, learning character meanings, readings, and tones, curated decks based on topics and difficulty, stroke order guidance, and a review mode for reinforced learning. It also offers HSK study decks.

How much does Skritter cost?

The app offers guest accounts with free access to select decks. Full access to all features, including review mode and unlimited study, requires a premium subscription. Subscriptions are available for purchase within the app, with discounts for longer terms.

What devices is Skritter compatible with?

The description mentions usage on an 'iPod', suggesting compatibility with iOS devices. It is a mobile application, implying availability on smartphones and tablets.

Who is Skritter for?

This app is ideal for anyone wanting to learn or improve their Chinese writing, whether they are complete beginners or have some existing knowledge and wish to solidify their character recall.