Comparison

Hanzi Workshop vs Hanzi

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

Head to head
About

Hanzi Workshop

Features
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Discover how Chinese characters are built, not just how they look. Hanzi Workshop turns radicals and character components into a hands-on discovery game. Drag familiar parts onto the fusion board, test combinations, hear Mandarin pronunciation, and reveal new characters through visual logic. LEARN IN THREE STAGES • Picture: connect early characters with the images that inspired them • Logic: combine meanings to discover compound characters • Sound: learn how semantic and phonetic components work together DESIGNED FOR BEGINNERS • Guided first lesson with an animated hand • Clear English meanings and pinyin • Mandarin pronunciation and audio clues • Optional hints when you need an extra step • A recipe book that records discoveries • 50 handcrafted levels The first five levels are free. Hanzi Workshop Pro is an auto-renewing monthly subscription that unlocks levels 6–50, the complete recipe book, and removes ads. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when the purchase is confirmed. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.submox.com/hanzi-workshop/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Hanzi

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Learn Chinese characters beyond recognition — learn to read, write, build words, and create sentences. A complete Chinese character learning app designed for children and Chinese learners. Start with a single character, then explore related words and example sentences. Build vocabulary, understand how characters are actually used, and gradually improve sentence writing and composition skills. Whether you’re learning Chinese for school, reviewing every day, preparing for HSK, or practicing handwriting, you can do it all in one place. • Learn Characters in Context Knowing a Chinese character is only the beginning. For each character, explore related words and example sentences to understand not only how it is pronounced, but also how it is used in real Chinese. Build your knowledge step by step: Character → Word → Sentence Expand your vocabulary and develop a stronger foundation for reading, sentence building, and Chinese writing. • Hear Characters, Words & Sentences Listen to pronunciation anytime while you learn. From individual characters to words and complete sentences, learn by seeing and listening at the same time. It’s an easy way to strengthen pronunciation and understand how Chinese sounds in context. • Animated Stroke Order Not sure which stroke comes first? View the complete stroke order for Chinese characters and play animated stroke-by-stroke demonstrations. Follow each stroke visually and develop correct handwriting habits from the beginning. • Smart Daily Review Learning something once isn’t enough — remembering it is what matters. Daily review plans are organized around the Ebbinghaus forgetting curve to help you revisit characters at the right time. Open the app each day and see what you need to review, without having to plan it yourself. Turn repetition into a simple daily learning habit. • Create & Print Your Own Chinese Worksheets Choose any Chinese characters and generate printable PDF handwriting worksheets. Practice exactly what you’re learning. Print today’s characters, review difficult ones again, or create personalized handwriting sheets for home study and after-school practice. • Recognize Chinese Characters with Your Camera See a character you don’t know? You don’t need to type it manually. Take a photo with your camera or choose an image from your photo library to recognize Chinese characters and add them to your learning. Turn characters from books, homework, signs, and everyday life into new learning opportunities. • Track Your Learning Progress See how your Chinese character knowledge grows over time. Track: - How many characters you study each day - Which characters you already know well - Which characters still need review - Your overall learning progress Every small step becomes visible. • Learn in the Order That Works for You Choose from different Chinese character lists, including: - High-frequency Chinese characters - Textbook characters - HSK characters - Your own custom characters Whether you’re following a school curriculum or preparing for HSK, you can find a learning path that fits your goals. A few characters every day can add up to a lot. Go beyond memorization. Learn to recognize, pronounce, write, combine, and use Chinese characters in real sentences. Start building your Chinese character learning routine today. Privacy Policy: https://appiworker.com/hanzi_privacy_policy Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Hanzi Workshop3 screens
Hanzi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hanzi Workshop at none against Hanzi's 3. Hanzi's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, 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 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Hanzi Workshop asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Hanzi Workshop versus Hanzi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHanzi WorkshopHanzi
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer天华 刘莹 蔡

In-app purchases

None

Hanzi Workshop

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Hanzi

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Hanzi Workshop free?
Hanzi Workshop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hanzi free?
Hanzi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hanzi Workshop or Hanzi have ads?
Hanzi Workshop shows ads; Hanzi does not.

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