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Best Cantonese Handwriting Apps

245+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated August 2026

With an average user rating of 4.1★, the cantonese handwriting category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 245+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Cantonese Handwriting Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Pleco Chinese DictionaryPleco Chinese DictionaryFree4.7★ (1.9K)NoYesAug 2026
2Cantonese Keyboard - JyutpingCantonese Keyboard - JyutpingFree4.9★ (45)NoNoAug 2026
3Handwriting KeyboardHandwriting Keyboard$3.994.0★ (96)NoNoAug 2026
4Hanping Cantonese DictionaryHanping Cantonese Dictionary$9.99—NoYesAug 2026
5粵音字典粵音字典Free2.3★ (3)YesYesAug 2026
6Handwriting Keyboard ™Handwriting Keyboard ™Free4.5★ (1K)YesYesAug 2026
7Text2HandwritingText2HandwritingFree4.6★ (49)NoNoAug 2026
8Cantonese English Dictionary +Cantonese English Dictionary +Free4.4★ (496)YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Cantonese Handwriting

Pleco Chinese Dictionary#1

Pleco Chinese Dictionary by Pleco Inc.

Handwriting, OCR, flashcards
Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
4.7😊(1.9K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app is a comprehensive tool for learning Chinese, offering integrated dictionaries, document reading, and flashcard features. It supports various input methods including handwriting and OCR, with extensive dictionary options and pronunciation guides.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Extremely helpful and useful
  • 👍 Comprehensive and detailed dictionary
  • 🔍 Excellent search and lookup features
  • 💡 Customizable and personalized experience

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive add-ons and bundles
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and freezing issues
  • 🔍 Cluttered interface and navigation
Cantonese Keyboard - Jyutping#2

Cantonese Keyboard - Jyutping by 兵 张

Learn, Translate, Dictionary
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.9(45 ratings)
Free
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This keyboard app provides a fluent and accurate way to type Cantonese using the LSHK Jyutping romanization system. It helps users improve pronunciation and offers various input methods, including reverse lookups and emoji suggestions. The app is free, open-source, and works offline for enhanced privacy.

Handwriting Keyboard#3

Handwriting Keyboard by Catalystwo

Turn your handwriting to text
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.0(96 ratings)
$3.99
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Effortlessly convert your handwritten notes into typed text across any application. This keyboard works offline, supports Apple Pencil, and offers customizable input settings for a seamless user experience.

More Cantonese Handwriting apps to explore

4
Hanping Cantonese Dictionary
Hanping Cantonese Dictionary
Hanping Cantonese Dictionary
Offline search + handwriting
$9.99

Master Cantonese with this comprehensive offline dictionary. Features handwriting recognition, native speaker audio, example sentences, and vocabulary building tools. Unlock advanced features with in-app purchases.

Offline functionalityHandwriting recognitionNative speaker audio pronunciation
📚 Education
(0)
free with in-app purchases
5
粵音字典
粵音字典
粵音字典
by SIU LO
Free
📚 Education
(3)
6
Handwriting Keyboard ™
Handwriting Keyboard ™
Handwriting Keyboard ™
Every Language, Single App
Free

This app provides a handwriting keyboard that supports all languages, allowing you to write naturally with your finger or stylus in any application. It seamlessly integrates Google word suggestions and allows for easy switching between multiple languages.

Supports all languages simultaneouslyNatural handwriting input with finger or stylusWorks as a standard keyboard in all apps
🔧 Utilities
(1K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Text2Handwriting
Text2Handwriting
Text2Handwriting
Handwriting from typed text
Free

Transform typed text into realistic handwritten notes. Choose from various paper backgrounds and customize handwriting styles for a unique touch. Create authentic-looking documents with ease.

Convert typed text to handwritingSelect preset paper backgroundsCreate custom paper backgrounds
🔧 Utilities
(49)
free
8
Cantonese English Dictionary +
Cantonese English Dictionary +
Cantonese English Dictionary +
Learn & Translate Chinese Easy
Free

This offline dictionary helps you master Cantonese and English. Search using Chinese characters, Jyutping, or English words. Features native audio, a large vocabulary, and tools like favorites and history for confident learning anywhere, anytime.

Offline dictionarySearch by characters, Jyutping, or EnglishNative audio pronunciation
🔍 Reference
(496)
free with in-app purchases
9
Modern Handwriting Calligraphy
Modern Handwriting Calligraphy
Modern Handwriting Calligraphy
Pencil practice Writing wizard
Free

Develop pencil control and fine motor skills with interactive worksheets. Supports Apple Pencil, stylus, or even printing for traditional practice. Offers drawing, coloring, and tracing modes with new content added regularly.

Interactive activity worksheetsPrintable PDF exportDrawing, coloring, and tracing modes
📚 Education
(352)
freemium
10
CanTONEse
CanTONEse
CanTONEse
by The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Free

This app offers an online platform for non-native speakers to improve their Cantonese. It focuses on teaching the general differences between the six Cantonese tones, rather than rote memorization. Features include audio recordings, self-assessment, daily conversations, and an interactive game.

Cantonese tone educationAudio recordingsSelf-assessment exercises
📚 Education
(2)
free
11
Handwriting to Sticker
Handwriting to Sticker
Handwriting to Sticker
Scan handwriting to an image
Free

Easily create and share custom images from your handwriting. Choose colors, add backgrounds, and apply filters to personalize your creations. Save templates for future use or share directly to social media.

Create images from handwritingCustom text colorCustom background image
🎨 Graphics & Design
(3)
free with in-app purchases
12
Simply Learn Chinese Cantonese - Hong Kong Guide
Simply Learn Chinese Cantonese - Hong Kong Guide
Simply Learn Chinese Cantonese - Hong Kong Guide
by Syla Technologies LLC
Free

Master Cantonese for your Hong Kong trip with this free language app. Learn essential phrases and words spoken by a native, practice with flashcards and quizzes, and track your progress. Essential for travelers needing to communicate quickly and effectively.

300+ free Cantonese phrases and wordsNative speaker audioSpaced repetition flashcards
📚 Education
(7)
freemium
13
MTL Learn Cantonese
MTL Learn Cantonese
MTL Learn Cantonese
Learn to speak Cantonese today
Free

This app offers a straightforward way to learn Cantonese, suitable for all levels from beginner to advanced. It features high-quality translations and allows users to create personal favorite lists. An internet connection is not required for use.

High-quality translations by native speakersCreate custom favorite listsOffline functionality
📚 Education
(5)
free with in-app purchases
14
Chinese Handwriting Board
Chinese Handwriting Board
Chinese Handwriting Board
Simplified and traditional
$9.99

This input method allows users to write Chinese characters by hand, supporting both simplified and traditional forms across various regions. It offers accurate recognition, offline functionality, and customizable keyboard settings for a seamless typing experience.

Supports simplified and traditional ChineseAccurate character recognitionOffline functionality
🔧 Utilities
(17)
paid
15
快記：倉頡速成拼音輸入碼 / 課程 / 中英字典
快記：倉頡速成拼音輸入碼 / 課程 / 中英字典
快記：倉頡速成拼音輸入碼 / 課程 / 中英字典
倉頡速成拼音輸入好幫手！
Free

This app helps users quickly find Cangjie input codes and learn the Cangjie typing method. It includes a comprehensive dictionary, Cantonese Pinyin input, and stroke order queries. Features extend to Apple Watch and macOS for seamless input and reference.

Cangjie Express Code lookupCangjie typing speed learning courseCantonese Pinyin input method
🔍 Reference
(22)
free with in-app purchases
16
Chinese IME Dictionary
Chinese IME Dictionary
Chinese IME Dictionary
支援倉頡、速成、粵語、漢語拼音
Free

This app helps users find Chinese characters they've forgotten how to input. It supports multiple input methods and offers phonetic text-to-speech functionality. Search by character, phonetic spelling, or letter groups.

Multiple input method supportPhonetic text-to-speechSearch by Cangjie/Quick
🔍 Reference
(3)
ad-supported
17
My Handwriting
My Handwriting
My Handwriting
Learn writing, drawing & math
Free
📚 Education
(0)
18
CJ Lookup 倉頡找字快
CJ Lookup 倉頡找字快
CJ Lookup 倉頡找字快
by Pulsely Consulting Limited
Free

Quickly find Cangjie input codes for Chinese characters by drawing them on screen. Supports voice input on Apple Watch and older iPhones/iPads for added convenience.

Draw characters to find codesInstant code generationVoice input support
🔍 Reference
(3)
free
19
Handwriting Practice App
Handwriting Practice App
Handwriting Practice App
Learn Cursive Writing
Free

Master cursive and improve your handwriting with this fun and interactive app. Practice various lettering styles and fonts with step-by-step tutorials and augmented reality projection. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists looking to enhance their penmanship and create beautiful designs.

Cursive font practiceHand lettering stylesStep-by-step tracing tutorials
🎬 Entertainment
(646)
free with in-app purchases
20
Learn Cantonese with Big Data
Learn Cantonese with Big Data
Learn Cantonese with Big Data
by EDUCATION UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG
Free

This app offers a self-learning platform for the Chinese language, including Cantonese, utilizing corpus linguistics and real-life usage data. It provides detailed lexical and usage information to enhance learning effectiveness for students and educators.

Self-learning Chinese and CantoneseCorpus linguistic technologyUsage frequency data
📚 Education
(1)
free

FAQ about Cantonese Handwriting

What are the best cantonese handwriting apps for iPhone?
Pleco Chinese Dictionary tops our cantonese handwriting apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 1.9K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 17 of the top cantonese handwriting apps we rank are free to download, including Pleco Chinese Dictionary and Cantonese Keyboard - Jyutping.
Pleco Chinese Dictionary has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 245+ cantonese handwriting apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Pleco is an all-in-one Chinese learning application that combines a powerful dictionary, a document reader, and a flashcard system. It allows users to look up words, read Chinese texts, and create study cards for memorization, supporting both simplified and traditional characters.
Key features include extensive dictionaries with over 110,000 entries, full-screen handwriting input, live Optical Character Recognition (OCR) for instant word lookup, a document reader that supports various file formats, and a flashcard system with Spaced Repetition System (SRS) for effective memorization. It also offers stroke order diagrams and audio pronunciations.