Chinese Characters 汉字 vs Learning Chinese Stroke Order
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chinese Characters 汉字
Learn to read and write thousands of Chinese characters with detailed instructions. Access free dictionaries, OCR translation, and Pinyin annotations for news articles. Covers HSK and AP Chinese exam requirements.
- Writing instructions for 3000+ characters
- HSK and AP Chinese exam coverage
- Free OCR for Chinese text translation
- Free English-Chinese and Chinese-English dictionaries
- Pinyin annotation for news articles
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- Writing instructions for nearly 3000 Chinese characters - Covers all and more characters than required in the official Chinese Proficiency Examinations (HSK levels 1 to 6), and required in AP Chinese exams administered by the U.S. College Board. - Free Optical Character Recognition (OCR) for Chinese text for easy translation, which is also free. - Free download of English-Chinese and Chinese-English dictionaries for quick lookup - Links to the Chinese edition of renowned news sites such as New York Times, BBC and Reuters, with free Pinyin annotation to assist you read new words.
Learning Chinese Stroke Order
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Learn to write Chinese characters the right way with 笔顺 (Bǐshùn) — your personal stroke order guide. Whether you're a beginner learning your first characters or an advanced learner refining your writing, this app makes mastering Chinese calligraphy intuitive and fun. SEARCH YOUR WAY • Type in English: Search "water" to find 水, "love" to find 爱/愛 • Type in Chinese: Enter characters directly • Use your voice: Speak naturally and let the app find what you need • Quick Start: Tap common characters to begin learning instantly LEARN MODE • Watch each stroke appear in the correct sequence • Step through strokes at your own pace with simple controls • Current stroke highlighted in red for clear visibility • Support for thousands of characters PRACTICE MODE • Draw strokes directly on screen • Smart recognition validates your stroke order, not perfect calligraphy • Immediate feedback tells you if you're on the right track • Complete all strokes to master each character SIMPLIFIED & TRADITIONAL • Toggle between 简体 (Simplified) and 繁體 (Traditional) Chinese • Perfect for learners of Mandarin, Cantonese, or classical Chinese • Automatic conversion between script types EXTENSIVE CHARACTER LIBRARY • Over 9,500 characters available offline • Additional characters fetched automatically when needed • Covers HSK vocabulary, common phrases, and rare characters DESIGNED FOR LEARNING • Clean, distraction-free interface • Works beautifully on iPhone and iPad • No account required — start learning immediately Whether you're preparing for HSK exams, studying for school, or simply curious about Chinese writing, 笔顺 helps you build proper stroke habits from day one. Download now and start writing Chinese with confidence.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Learning Chinese Stroke Order at none against Chinese Characters 汉字's 3. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Chinese Characters 汉字 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Learning Chinese Stroke Order asks for nothing beyond the download.
Chinese Characters 汉字 ships an update every 10 days, Learning Chinese Stroke Order every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chinese Characters 汉字 | Learning Chinese Stroke Order |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (294 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 294 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 123 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | YOYASOFT LLC | Zheng Fang |
In-app purchases
Chinese Characters 汉字
- MDBG DictionaryFree
- English-Chinese DictionaryFree
- Advanced Chinese Characters$12.99
Learning Chinese Stroke Order
No in-app purchases
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