Comparison

書寫正字 HD vs Proper Strokes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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書寫正字 HD

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輕鬆練習書寫漢字,培養孩子自學漢字的能力。

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Proper Strokes

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Forgotten how to write characters after years of typing? Proper Strokes pairs deliberate handwriting practice with spaced reviews to keep your Traditional Chinese muscle memory alive. Write one stroke at a time—quick cursive swipes won’t register—so every session reinforces the real form. Built from a stroke-level input engine, Proper Strokes rewards careful writing with instant guidance and a review schedule that respects your time. You choose the phrases, the app handles the review timing, and the progress bar only fills when each stroke lands in place. How Proper Strokes supports your practice: - Stroke-by-stroke feedback that reveals form issues before you move on. - Personal phrase library with optional Zhuyin hints so you practice the words that matter. - Spaced review planner that surfaces due characters right when you need them. - Explore Mode drawn from a 3,000-character library for guided discovery beyond your list. - Privacy-first design: no accounts, no ads. No internet required—your handwriting data stays on your device. Write with Apple Pencil, a stylus, or your finger—whatever helps you focus on each stroke. Terms of Service: https://properstrokes.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://properstrokes.com/privacy.html

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Proper Strokes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 書寫正字 HD at none against Proper Strokes's 3. 書寫正字 HD also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 26.0). Proper Strokes's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 23 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Proper Strokes sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. 書寫正字 HD asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

書寫正字 HD ships an update every 23 months, Proper Strokes every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
書寫正字 HD versus Proper Strokes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter書寫正字 HDProper Strokes
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB48 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperModern Educational Research Society, LTDHsing Liu

In-app purchases

None

書寫正字 HD

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Proper Strokes

One-time3
  • Big Support$0.99
  • Great Support$2.99
  • Tremendous Support$9.99

Questions

Is 書寫正字 HD free?
書寫正字 HD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Proper Strokes free?
Proper Strokes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 書寫正字 HD or Proper Strokes have ads?
Neither 書寫正字 HD nor Proper Strokes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 書寫正字 HD or Proper Strokes?
書寫正字 HD ships an update every 23 months, and Proper Strokes every 3 weeks. Most recently, 書寫正字 HD was updated on October 12, 2026 and Proper Strokes on October 7, 2026.

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