# Copybook vs ChineseWriter Full

The clearest difference is rating: ChineseWriter Full at 5.0 against Copybook's 4.2. ChineseWriter Full also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 50%). Copybook's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 23 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Copybook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ChineseWriter Full sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ChineseWriter Full holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Copybook has 68 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Copybook's written reviews are positive against 64% of ChineseWriter Full's.

Copybook ships an update every 5 months, ChineseWriter Full every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Copybook | ChineseWriter Full |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copybook-learn-to-write/id668882911/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinesewriter-full/id1590467430/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **68** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **63.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 23 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ubik Technology LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/512321559) | [Duy Nguyen Van](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525340974) |

## What reviewers say

### Copybook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copybook-learn-to-write/id668882911)

Learn to write Chinese characters with interactive stroke animations and pronunciation guides. Practice writing digitally, track progress, and access English and French translations. Ideal for self-learners and children.

**Highlights:** Writing stroke animations, Mandarin, English, French pronunciation, Character definitions and translations, Pinyin and Zhuyin support, Writing practice spaces, Progress tracking and scoring, Email and social sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chinese Copybook Volume 1 and Features Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |


### ChineseWriter Full

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinesewriter-full/id1590467430)

Learn to write Chinese characters with detailed stroke guidance and practice exercises. This app supports both Simplified and Traditional characters, offering phonetic pronunciations and component analysis for each character. It works offline and allows customization of writing speed and stroke color.

**Highlights:** Simplified and Traditional Chinese characters, Stroke order and direction guidance, Writing practice with error correction, Sino-Vietnamese pronunciation and meaning, Component analysis and example words, Customizable stroke color and writing speed, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Copybook free?

Copybook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ChineseWriter Full free?

ChineseWriter Full is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Copybook or ChineseWriter Full?

ChineseWriter Full is rated higher. Copybook averages 4.2 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while ChineseWriter Full averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Copybook or ChineseWriter Full have ads?

ChineseWriter Full shows ads; Copybook does not.

### Which is updated more often, Copybook or ChineseWriter Full?

Copybook ships an update every 5 months, and ChineseWriter Full every 23 months. Most recently, Copybook was updated on September 23, 2026 and ChineseWriter Full on September 18, 2026.

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