Comparison

Write It! vs ZipCard

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

Head to head
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

About

ZipCard

Features
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Study, Flip, and Scramble! ZipCard is a study aid that allows you to make flippable text cards. Whether you’re learning a new language or cramming for school, ZipCard is here to keep your notes organized. Write, tap, flip: write whatever you want about whatever subject you want on the front and back sides of a Zip Card. Then tap on it to flip it from front to back. Tap again to flip your card back to its front side. Stay sharp with quizzes: 5 of your cards' front and back sides will be shuffled. Test your knowledge by correctly matching 5 cards at a time. Earn a prize by taking a free daily quiz, pass a quiz for the first time every day to continue earning free prizes! (Please note that all user content will be saved locally on the user's device, as of the current version of this app. Contact support to report bugs or express concerns about this app). (This app will NOT collect user data to implement personalized ads, as of the current version of this app). ZipCard - it's flipping fun!

Screenshots

Write It!4 screens
ZipCard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ZipCard at none against Write It!'s shown. Write It!'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, 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! sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and ZipCard sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Write It! ships an update every 5 days, ZipCard fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Write It! versus ZipCard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWrite It!ZipCard
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJernungJerrod Graham

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Write It!

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

ZipCard

One-time6
  • Small Credits Pack$0.99
  • Medium Credits Pack$1.99
  • Large Credits Pack$4.99
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  • Zip Student Service$6.99
  • Bulk Credits Pack$9.99
  • Super Credits Pack$14.99

Questions

Is Write It! free?
Write It! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ZipCard free?
ZipCard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Write It! or ZipCard have ads?
Write It! shows ads; ZipCard does not.
Which is updated more often, Write It! or ZipCard?
Write It! ships an update every 5 days, and ZipCard fortnightly. Most recently, Write It! was updated on September 24, 2026 and ZipCard on September 20, 2026.

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