Comparison

Write It! Chinese vs Decibel Match

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

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About

Write It! Chinese

Master Chinese characters with real handwriting recognition that teaches correct stroke order and provides instant feedback. Learn characters in context, build practical vocabulary, and practice both simplified and traditional forms. Ideal for HSK preparation and serious writing skill development.

Highlights
  • Real handwriting recognition
  • Correct stroke order teaching
  • HSK 1-6 vocabulary coverage
  • Simplified and traditional characters
  • Learn characters in context
  • Instant stroke feedback
Features
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Master Chinese characters the right way, with real handwriting recognition that teaches correct stroke order from day one. Most Chinese apps teach you to recognize characters. Write It! Chinese teaches you to produce them from memory with instant feedback on every stroke. This is the difference between reading Chinese and actually writing it. WHY STROKE ORDER MATTERS Correct stroke order isn't just tradition, it's the key to: • Writing characters that look natural and balanced • Faster writing speed as you advance • Better character recognition in digital input methods • Easier memorization through consistent muscle memory • Understanding how complex characters are built from simpler components Write It! Chinese corrects your stroke order in real-time, so you develop proper technique before bad habits form. REAL HANDWRITING RECOGNITION Not tracing. Not multiple choice. Actual writing practice with immediate feedback. Our technology analyzes your handwriting stroke-by-stroke, detecting errors instantly and guiding you to write characters the way native writers do. Every stroke matters, and we'll let you know if it's wrong. COMPREHENSIVE HSK COVERAGE Progress from beginner to advanced with characters organized by HSK level: • HSK 1-6 vocabulary fully supported • Learn characters in context with complete words • Master both simplified and traditional character forms • Build from basic strokes to complex characters systematically Perfect for students preparing for the HSK exam or anyone building serious Chinese writing skills. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Core Character Skills: • All basic strokes and stroke order principles • Radicals and character components • Proper character structure and balance • Stroke direction and sequence rules Practical Vocabulary: Move beyond isolated characters to real words and phrases used in daily Chinese. Build vocabulary that actually matters. Both Writing Systems: Switch seamlessly between simplified characters (mainland China) and traditional characters (Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau). WHO WRITE IT! CHINESE IS FOR • HSK test preparation (all levels) • University students taking Chinese courses • Travelers wanting to read signs and menus • Heritage speakers reconnecting with written Chinese • Anyone serious about learning to write, not just recognize, characters • Beginners starting from stroke basics • Advanced learners refining their technique THE DIFFERENCE IS IMMEDIATE From your very first character, you'll feel the difference between passive recognition and active production. Our handwriting recognition provides instant correction on every stroke, something paper practice can't do. You're not just memorizing shapes. You're building muscle memory that makes writing feel natural and automatic. Whether you're starting with basic strokes or mastering complex characters for HSK 6, Write It! Chinese gives you the deliberate practice that transforms recognition into real ability. BUILT FOR SERIOUS LEARNERS No gimmicks. No gamification that gets in the way. Just focused, effective practice that respects your time and helps you improve faster. The character stroke order animations show you the authentic way native writers produce characters. The recognition system holds you to that standard, because proper technique matters. Start writing your first Chinese characters in minutes. Perfect for self-learners, classroom students, and anyone who's tired of apps that teach you to read but not to write. Download Write It! Chinese and discover the difference that real handwriting practice makes. Your journey to Chinese writing mastery starts now. Privacy Policy: https://jernung.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://jernung.com/terms

About

Decibel Match

This app helps children learn about decibel levels by challenging them to produce specific sound volumes. It provides feedback on how accurately they match the target dB, with all targets falling between 65 dB and 95 dB.

Highlights
  • Match target decibel levels
  • Learn sound-volume relationship
  • Track matching accuracy
  • Targets between 65-95 dB
  • Summary of performance
Features
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Decibel Match is an approachable app to help children understand the relationship between sound and its decibel level. While in use, a certain dB level is presented, encouraging users to produce just the right amount of sound to hit it. Upon completion of each run, a summary is shown to the user, indicating how often they correctly matched the target level. All target values will fall between 65 dB and 95 dB.

Screenshots

Write It! Chinese4 screens
Decibel Match4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Decibel Match at none against Write It! Chinese's 2. Decibel Match also leads on ads (none vs shown). Write It! Chinese's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Write It! Chinese sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Decibel Match asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Write It! Chinese against 5.0 for Decibel Match. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Write It! Chinese ships an update every 3 days, Decibel Match every 12 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Write It! Chinese versus Decibel Match: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWrite It! ChineseDecibel Match
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 12 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJernungSean McNeil

Customer experience

Write It! Chinese

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Decibel Match

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Write It! Chinese

Subscriptions2
  • Write It! Pro$9.991 Month
  • Write It! Pro7 Days trial$59.991 Year
None

Decibel Match

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Write It! Chinese free?
Write It! Chinese is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Decibel Match free?
Decibel Match is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Write It! Chinese or Decibel Match?
Write It! Chinese and Decibel Match are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Write It! Chinese or Decibel Match have ads?
Write It! Chinese shows ads; Decibel Match does not.
Which is updated more often, Write It! Chinese or Decibel Match?
Write It! Chinese ships an update every 3 days, and Decibel Match every 12 months. Most recently, Write It! Chinese was updated on November 3, 2026 and Decibel Match on November 3, 2026.

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