Comparison

Hanzi Stroke vs Project Indigo Studios

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

Head to head
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

About

Project Indigo Studios

Features
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Helping you stay connected and informed! Browse and discover a wide range of activities Book activities quickly and easily in just a few taps View detailed activity information, including times, locations and descriptions Manage and keep track of all your upcoming bookings in one place Receive timely reminders so you never miss an upcoming activity

Screenshots

Hanzi Stroke4 screens
Project Indigo Studios4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Project Indigo Studios at none against Hanzi Stroke's 4. On price, ads, 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. Hanzi Stroke sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Project Indigo Studios asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Hanzi Stroke versus Project Indigo Studios: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHanzi StrokeProject Indigo Studios
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size180 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer雷 陈DaySmart Software, LLC

In-app purchases

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
None

Project Indigo Studios

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hanzi Stroke free?
Hanzi Stroke is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Project Indigo Studios free?
Project Indigo Studios is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hanzi Stroke or Project Indigo Studios have ads?
Neither Hanzi Stroke nor Project Indigo Studios shows ads.

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