Comparison

Cardify vs Hanzi Stroke

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

Head to head
About

Cardify

This app uses AI to help students and parents organize incorrect answers and knowledge points. Simply take a photo or select an image from your album, confirm the question's scope, and the app will create a clear record for review and tracking.

Highlights
  • Photo and album import of incorrect answers
  • AI-powered question scope confirmation
  • Detailed review of answers and solutions
  • Original photo retention
  • Organization by date, subject, and knowledge point
  • Analysis of weak subjects and knowledge points
Features
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Cardify is an AI mistake notebook for students and parents. When a student gets a question wrong, take a photo or choose an image from the library, confirm the question area, and Cardify turns it into a clear, traceable mistake record for later review. With Cardify, you can: - Capture mistakes from homework, worksheets, and practice tests - Confirm the exact question area before analysis - Review the question, student attempt, solution approach, solution steps, and feedback - Keep the original photo for checking details later - Organize mistakes by date, subject, and knowledge point - Use the analysis page to understand which subjects and knowledge points need more attention Cardify is designed for everyday K12 learning. We want mistakes to become reviewable, traceable learning records, not just photos saved in an album. Before using AI scanning, Cardify shows an AI data processing notice. Mistake images and necessary request information are used only to complete the current recognition and explanation request, and are not used to train AI models. [VIP Subscription] - Subscription Service: Unlock all premium features for unlimited access. - Pricing: Please refer to the in-app purchase page for specific pricing details. - Payment: Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Auto-Renewal: Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Renewal Charge: Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - Cancellation: You can manage or turn off auto-renewal in your Apple ID Account Settings at any time after purchase. - Terms of Use: https://blynkai.app/cardify/terms - Privacy Policy: https://blynkai.app/cardify/privacy

About

Hanzi Stroke

Learn to write Chinese characters with animated stroke order demonstrations and real-time tracing feedback. Features textbook-synced lists, custom practice sets, and vocabulary games. Fully offline and ad-free for a focused learning experience.

Highlights
  • Stroke order animation with audio
  • Real-time tracing feedback
  • Textbook-synced character lists
  • Customizable practice sets
  • Pinyin and radical information
  • Vocabulary and idiom games
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Hanzi Stroke (汉字笔顺通) is a Chinese character writing education app designed for children and Chinese language learners. Following the official stroke order standards published by China's National Language Commission, it teaches correct character writing through animated demonstrations and guided tracing practice. CORE FEATURES Stroke Order Animation Watch each character drawn stroke by stroke with standard animations. Each stroke is accompanied by its name spoken aloud. Adjust playback speed and replay as needed. Covers all 32 standard stroke types. Tracing Practice with Real-Time Feedback Practice writing in traditional grid formats (mi-zi-ge or tian-zi-ge). The system validates stroke direction, order, and trajectory in real time. Correct strokes are confirmed instantly. Incorrect strokes prompt you to try again. This creates a complete learning loop for every character. Textbook-Synced Character Lists Built-in character lists synchronized with the official Chinese elementary school textbooks (grades 1-6). Organized by grade, volume, and lesson. Parents and teachers can select specific lessons for targeted practice. Custom Practice Sets Create your own character collections for focused practice. Perfect for drilling commonly confused characters or exam preparation. Pinyin and Radicals Every character includes standard pinyin annotation and radical information. A complete pinyin reference table (initials, finals, and whole syllables) with audio pronunciation is included. Words and Idioms A rich database of Chinese words and four-character idioms (chengyu). Includes word chain and idiom chain games for engaging vocabulary building. Xiehouyu (Allegorical Sayings) Browse classic Chinese allegorical sayings organized by pinyin initial. A great way to build cultural literacy. WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT Fully Offline Every feature works without an internet connection. Use it on airplanes, in subways, or anywhere without Wi-Fi. This also means children are never exposed to inappropriate online content while using the app. No Ads, No Social Features The app contains zero advertisements and no social features, leaderboards, or user interactions. A clean, focused learning environment for children. Child Safety Built-in parental controls use a math verification gate (adult-level arithmetic) to protect purchases and external links. Compliant with children's app safety requirements. Universal Device Support Optimized for both iPhone and iPad. The iPad's larger screen provides a more comfortable writing practice experience. MEMBERSHIP Free: Stroke order animation demo mode, basic stroke reference, pinyin table, word and idiom search. Create 1 custom practice set. Premium: Unlocks tracing practice mode, demo-then-practice mode, unlimited custom practice sets, and all word books. Subscription Options: - Monthly: Auto-renewing monthly subscription - Yearly: Auto-renewing yearly subscription - Yearly with 7-day free trial: Auto-renewing yearly subscription after the free trial ends, unless canceled at least 24 hours before renewal - Lifetime: One-time purchase, permanent access to all features Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. CONTACT US Email: sectojoy@gmail.com Website: https://zelonai.com/app/hanzistroke Privacy Policy: https://zelonai.com/app/hanzistroke/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Children & Parents: https://zelonai.com/app/hanzistroke/children-and-parents

Screenshots

Cardify4 screens
Hanzi Stroke4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cardify at 5.0 against Hanzi Stroke's 4.2. Hanzi Stroke's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 88%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Cardify sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Hanzi Stroke sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cardify holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 5 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of Cardify's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hanzi Stroke's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cardify ships an update every 10 days, Hanzi Stroke every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cardify versus Hanzi Stroke: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCardifyHanzi Stroke
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (12 ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews88.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB180 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeijing Huishuo Mobile Technology Co.,Ltd.雷 陈

Customer experience

Cardify

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive88.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.5%

Hanzi Stroke

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Cardify

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro$19.991 Month
  • Yearly$99.991 Year
One-time4
  • 100 Credits$1.99
  • 300 Credits$4.99
  • 500 Credits$7.99
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  • Lifetime$199.99
4 purchases

Hanzi Stroke

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$9.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime Purchase$19.99

Questions

Is Cardify free?
Cardify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hanzi Stroke free?
Hanzi Stroke is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cardify or Hanzi Stroke?
Cardify is rated higher. Cardify averages 5.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Hanzi Stroke averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Cardify or Hanzi Stroke have ads?
Neither Cardify nor Hanzi Stroke shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cardify or Hanzi Stroke?
Cardify ships an update every 10 days, and Hanzi Stroke every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cardify was updated on October 20, 2026 and Hanzi Stroke on October 14, 2026.

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