Comparison

Write It! Chinese vs Daily Hanzi

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

Head to head
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

Daily Hanzi

Learn Chinese characters, pronunciation, and meaning passively throughout your day by viewing them on your phone's lock screen. This app integrates learning into your existing habits, making it effortless and sustainable for busy individuals. It offers a pressure-free approach to building familiarity with Chinese.

Highlights
  • Lock screen Chinese character display
  • Passive learning integration
  • Pronunciation and meaning on lock screen
  • In-app flashcards (subscription)
  • Background learning
Features
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Learn Chinese from Your Lock Screen* REQUIRES A PAID SUBSCRIPTION You check your phone 100+ times a day. Daily Hanzi just gives those seconds something to do. Unlock your phone and there's a character waiting, with pinyin, the meaning, and a sentence showing how it's actually used. Join 190K+ Chinese learners on the #1 Chinese lock screen learning app. Pick from 18 categories like Everyday Conversation, Chengyu, Food & Drink, and Business so you're always learning things you'll actually use. Sentences match your level, and notifications keep it going without any pressure. *LOCK SCREEN WIDGET AND IN APP FLASHCARDS REQUIRE A SUBSCRIPTION TERMS: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Write It! Chinese4 screens
Daily Hanzi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Write It! Chinese at 5.0 against Daily Hanzi's 4.6. Daily Hanzi's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Daily Hanzi sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Write It! Chinese holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Daily Hanzi has 1.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Write It! Chinese ships an update every 3 days, Daily Hanzi every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Write It! Chinese versus Daily Hanzi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWrite It! ChineseDaily Hanzi
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.6 (1.6K ratings)
Positive reviews—16.5% of reviews
Number of ratings31.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB172 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJernungALEX XINWEI LIU

Customer experience

Write It! Chinese

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

Daily Hanzi

All ratings1,526 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral5.4%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews127 reviews
Positive16.5%
Neutral7.9%
Negative75.6%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Write It! Chinese

Subscriptions2
  • Write It! Pro$9.991 Month
  • Write It! Pro7 Days trial$59.991 Year
5 purchases

Daily Hanzi

Subscriptions5
  • Monthly Plan$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan (Special Offer)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan3 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Yearly Plan7 Days trial2 variants$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Write It! Chinese free?
Write It! Chinese is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Daily Hanzi free?
Daily Hanzi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Write It! Chinese or Daily Hanzi?
Write It! Chinese is rated higher. Write It! Chinese averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Daily Hanzi averages 4.6 from 1.6K ratings.
Do Write It! Chinese or Daily Hanzi have ads?
Both Write It! Chinese and Daily Hanzi show ads.
Which is updated more often, Write It! Chinese or Daily Hanzi?
Write It! Chinese ships an update every 3 days, and Daily Hanzi every 4 days. Most recently, Write It! Chinese was updated on November 3, 2026 and Daily Hanzi on November 9, 2026.

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