Learn Chinese Handwriting ! vs Hanzi Practicing
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Learn Chinese Handwriting !
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3,500 MOST-USED CHINESE CHARACTERS (漢字,Kanji) ! LET'S LEARN HOW TO HAND-WRITE THEM ! THIS APP BREAKS THEM DOWN STROKE BY STROKE ! • SPIN THE WHEEL TO EXPLORE It's so easy and natural. • REAL HUMAN VOICE If a character has more than one sound (多音字), it plays them all. • ENGLISH MEANINGS All 3500 characters have their meanings in English. • ADD TO FAVORITES Save the character you like for the future use. • OFF-LINE INDEPENDENT Once downloaded, you don't need internet to use the app. All audios and pictures are integrated within. The App lists 3500 most-used Chinese characters in strokes order, i.e. from “一” (only has one stroke) to “矗” (which has 24 strokes). You can also select the character in alphabetical order by clicking “select” in the menu bar. Stroke 1:一乙 Stroke 2:二十丁厂七卜人入八九几儿了力乃刀又 Stroke 3:三于干亏士工土才寸下大丈与万上小口巾山千乞川... ... ... Stroke 24:矗 When you get a hang of the Chinese handwritings, your understanding of the Chinese culture (including Japanese) will improve naturally.
Hanzi Practicing
Master 3,500 common Chinese characters with stroke animations, pronunciation, and interactive tracing. Features include character decomposition, Pinyin, English definitions, and a stroke puzzle game. Supports 14 languages and offers offline functionality.
- 3,500 Chinese characters
- Stroke order animations
- Interactive tracing practice
- Pinyin and English definitions
- Character decomposition
- Stroke puzzle game
- 14 language interfaces
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Learn Chinese Characters - Your Interactive Chinese Learning Companion Master 3,500 most commonly used Chinese characters with stroke animations, pronunciation, and interactive tracing features. KEY FEATURES: Character Learning - 3,500 frequently used Chinese characters with detailed information - Pinyin pronunciation and English definitions - Character decomposition and radical identification - Stroke order animations for proper writing technique - Interactive finger-tracing practice mode Audio Learning - Built-in Text-to-Speech for Chinese pronunciation - English definition audio support - Adjustable playback speed for learning pace - Clear and accurate pronunciation guide Interactive Features - Stroke puzzle game for character assembly practice - Random character selection for varied learning - Personalized character collection system - Adjustable animation speed control - Progress tracking for learned characters Multi-Language Support - Interface available in 14 languages: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, German Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Thai Vietnamese, Indonesian Design and Usability - Beautiful and intuitive interface - Dark mode support for comfortable viewing - Optimized for both iPhone and iPad - Responsive design for all screen sizes - Easy navigation between features Educational Value - Systematic approach to character learning - Visual and interactive learning methods - Self-paced learning with adjustable settings - Suitable for beginners and advanced learners - Comprehensive character database Privacy and Support - Complete privacy policy available in app - Detailed user guide included - No registration required - Offline functionality for core features - Regular updates and improvements Perfect for students, educators, travelers, and anyone interested in learning Chinese characters. Start your journey to Chinese literacy today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Hanzi Practicing at every 4 days against Learn Chinese Handwriting !'s every 13 months. Hanzi Practicing also leads on price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Learn Chinese Handwriting ! costs $1.99 and Hanzi Practicing $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Learn Chinese Handwriting ! ships an update every 13 months, Hanzi Practicing every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Learn Chinese Handwriting ! | Hanzi Practicing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | 俊 姜 | 刚 彭 |
In-app purchases
Learn Chinese Handwriting !
No in-app purchases
Hanzi Practicing
No in-app purchases
Questions
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