Comparison

Chinese 101 vs Write It!

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

Head to head
About

Chinese 101

Master Chinese characters through interactive tracing and pronunciation exercises. Features multiple learning modes, quizzes, and a memory game to reinforce knowledge. Share your progress and learn in an ad-free environment.

Highlights
  • Interactive character tracing
  • Pronunciation guidance
  • Multiple learning modes (Easy, Normal, Freestyle)
  • Character quizzes
  • Memory Flip Game
  • Progress sharing
Features
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Learn to write and pronounce Chinese characters with our fun and interactive app. • EASY mode provides a guiding hand to help you trace the characters. • NORMAL mode allows you to enhance your writing precision. • FREESTYLE mode encourages you to write in your unique style and check your understanding from the other modes. Reinforce what you've learned with our interactive QUIZ feature, letting you put your knowledge to the test. With illustrations, see the Chinese characters come to life through their meanings. Challenge yourself with the Memory Flip Game, a fun way to learn. As you learn and master new characters, you can share your scores directly from the app with your friends. Celebrate your progress and inspire others! Our app is completely ad-free, ensuring a seamless and uninterrupted learning experience from the start. After trying a selection of characters for free, you can access the full content with a simple in-app purchase. We welcome your feedback! Visit the support link to suggest new features for future updates. If you find our app beneficial, share it with your friends and family. Thank you.

About

Write It!

This app teaches you to write Japanese, Korean, and other languages with real handwriting recognition. It provides stroke-by-stroke guidance and instant feedback to help you master characters and vocabulary. Practice offline and build authentic writing fluency.

Highlights
  • Real handwriting recognition with stroke correction
  • Stroke-by-stroke guidance for correct order
  • Practice thousands of words and vocabulary
  • Supports 10 complete writing systems
  • Offline practice mode
  • Instant feedback on every stroke
Features
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Finally, an app that teaches you to WRITE Japanese, Korean, and more, not just recognize characters. Most language apps teach you to read. Write It! teaches you to produce characters from memory with real handwriting recognition that corrects your stroke order in real-time. This is the skill that actually sticks. WHY WRITE IT! WORKS Real Handwriting Recognition Not tracing. Not multiple choice. Actual writing practice with instant feedback on every stroke. Our technology detects your handwriting and corrects mistakes before bad habits form. Stroke-by-Stroke Guidance Learn the correct stroke order that native writers use. Whether you're mastering hiragana, katakana, kanji, hangul, or any of our multiple writing systems, you'll learn the authentic way. Thousands of Words Available Move beyond alphabets to practical vocabulary. Write complete words and build real writing fluency, not just alphabet recognition. Works Offline Practice anywhere without WiFi. Your progress syncs when you're back online. 10 COMPLETE WRITING SYSTEMS Japanese: Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji Master all 92 kana characters plus essential kanji with proper stroke order and pronunciation. Korean: Complete Hangul Alphabet From basic consonants to complex syllable blocks, learn the systematic beauty of hangul. Chinese: Essential Characters and Radicals Build your character foundation with guided practice. Plus: Arabic, Hebrew, Greek, Russian, Thai, English, and yes, even Klingon for the adventurous. WHO WRITE IT! IS FOR • Japanese learners starting with hiragana and katakana • Korean learners mastering hangul for K-drama immersion • JLPT, TOPIK, or HSK test preparation • Travelers wanting to read signs and menus • Heritage speakers reconnecting with family languages • Language enthusiasts building authentic writing skills WHAT MAKES WRITE IT! DIFFERENT Most apps teach passive recognition, you can read, but you can't write. Write It! builds active production through deliberate handwriting practice. The difference is like watching someone swim versus swimming yourself. Our recognition technology provides immediate correction on every stroke, so you develop proper muscle memory from day one. No paper wasted. No wondering if you're doing it right. Just clear, immediate feedback that builds confidence. Perfect for beginners starting from zero or advanced learners refining their technique. Start writing your first characters in minutes. Download Write It! now and discover the difference that real handwriting practice makes. Your journey to authentic writing fluency starts here. Privacy Policy: https://jernung.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://jernung.com/terms

Screenshots

Chinese 1014 screens
Write It!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Chinese 101 at 100% against Write It!'s 33%. Chinese 101 also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.7) and ads (none vs shown). Write It!'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Chinese 101 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Write It! sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chinese 101 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Chinese 101's written reviews are positive against 33% of Write It!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chinese 101 ships an update monthly, Write It! every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on July 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Chinese 101 versus Write It!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChinese 101Write It!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (8 ratings) — better3.7 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better6
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAspul Studios LLCJernung

Customer experience

Chinese 101

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Write It!

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Chinese 101

One-time1
  • Characters Pack$3.99
2 purchases

Write It!

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

Questions

Is Chinese 101 free?
Chinese 101 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Write It! free?
Write It! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Chinese 101 or Write It!?
Chinese 101 is rated higher. Chinese 101 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Write It! averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.
Do Chinese 101 or Write It! have ads?
Write It! shows ads; Chinese 101 does not.
Which is updated more often, Chinese 101 or Write It!?
Chinese 101 ships an update monthly, and Write It! every 5 days. Most recently, Chinese 101 was updated on July 22, 2026 and Write It! on September 24, 2026.

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