Comparison

DuoNiu Write vs Hanzi Learn

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

Head to head
About

DuoNiu Write

Features
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DuoNiu Write is an iOS app focused on Chinese character writing and stroke-order practice. One character per page—trace along the strokes and get instant scoring and spoken encouragement when you lift your finger. Great for students’ daily practice and for parents learning characters with their children. [Core Practice] • Enter any characters, or start from a school-curriculum poem • Automatic stroke-order demo, tianzi-grid tracing, instant scoring after each stroke • Multiple fonts including regular script, running script, and clerical script; adjustable ink color • Scores saved each time so you can track progress • Add family members’ names for quick practice of common characters [School Poetry] • Browse primary-school curriculum poems by grade • Practice writing, dictation, and recitation modes • Dictation gives line-by-line hints; view the full handwritten work when done • Recitation highlights lines in sync for easier follow-along • Save handwritten works to Photos [Peace of Mind] • No account required; no personally identifiable information collected • Practice history, scores, and settings stay on your device • Missing stroke data is downloaded only with your consent, then cached locally DuoNiu Write brings stroke order, scoring, classical poetry, and recitation together to make practice more fun and structured. Contact us via About in the app with suggestions or feedback.

About

Hanzi Learn

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Hanzi Learn — an interactive Chinese character learning app for families and beginners. Fully offline — no internet required! A Talking Dictionary & Wordbook All 9,564 characters come with clear explanations, and every word has its own meaning and example sentences. Look up characters, look up words, hear them spoken — a real reference tool you can grow with. Guess-the-Idiom Game Read the meaning, then tap the right characters to spell out the idiom! Stuck? Use a hint or read the idiom's origin story. Idioms & Favorites A curated collection of everyday idioms with simple definitions — save your favorites and review them anytime. 100 Classic Stories Classic fables, myths and history tales, narrated sentence by sentence — learn characters through stories. Stroke Order Animation Watch every stroke of every character drawn step by step. Trace & Write Practice Trace characters on screen with your finger. Smart recognition checks strokes as you write. Structured Curriculum Age-based lessons from first characters through early primary school. Review Games Three rotating quiz types that make review feel like play. Smart Search Search by pinyin (with or without tones), by handwriting, or directly by character. Polyphonic Character Support For characters with multiple pronunciations, each reading is shown with its own meaning and example words. Professional Audio Stroke names, characters and example sentences come with professional recordings. Peace of Mind for Parents No ads, no tracking, no accounts, fully offline. A parental gate protects every purchase, external link, rating prompt, and share action. The starter level is free forever; a single one-time purchase unlocks the full course for ages 5+.

Screenshots

DuoNiu Write4 screens
Hanzi Learn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DuoNiu Write at none against Hanzi Learn's shown. DuoNiu Write also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Hanzi Learn's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. DuoNiu Write sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Hanzi Learn sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DuoNiu Write ships an update weekly, Hanzi Learn every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
DuoNiu Write versus Hanzi Learn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDuoNiu WriteHanzi Learn
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB271 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer娟妹 曹Liang Ma

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DuoNiu Write

One-time2
  • Unlimited Poem Practice$0.99
  • Unlock All Poetry$0.99
1 purchases

Hanzi Learn

One-time1
  • 完整版解锁$0.99

Questions

Is DuoNiu Write free?
DuoNiu Write is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hanzi Learn free?
Hanzi Learn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DuoNiu Write or Hanzi Learn have ads?
Hanzi Learn shows ads; DuoNiu Write does not.
Which is updated more often, DuoNiu Write or Hanzi Learn?
DuoNiu Write ships an update weekly, and Hanzi Learn every 3 weeks. Most recently, DuoNiu Write was updated on October 13, 2026 and Hanzi Learn on October 10, 2026.

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