Best Chinese Calligraphy App

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our chinese calligraphy app list covers 250+ iPhone apps updated through September 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Chinese Calligraphy App (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Yunzhang calligraphy | 云章书法字典Yunzhang calligraphy | 云章书法字典Free4.8★ (274)YesNoSep 2026
2活字帖 | Live Calligraphy活字帖 | Live CalligraphyFree4.6★ (45)YesYesSep 2026
3Stroker: CalligraphyStroker: CalligraphyFree4.5★ (11)YesNoJul 2026
4Hanzi CalligraphyHanzi CalligraphyFreeNoYesAug 2026
5Copybook  - Learn to writeCopybook - Learn to writeFree4.2★ (68)NoYesMay 2026
6Chinese Stroke Order CharacterChinese Stroke Order CharacterFree4.5★ (661)YesYesSep 2026
7CalliplusCalliplusFree5.0★ (2)YesNoJul 2026
8Chinese Mandarin HandwritingChinese Mandarin HandwritingFree4.9★ (42)YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Chinese Calligraphy App

Yunzhang calligraphy | 云章书法字典#1

Yunzhang calligraphy | 云章书法字典 by 宇 梁

Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
4.8(274 ratings)
FreeAds
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Explore a vast collection of Chinese calligraphy fonts, including Seal, Clerical, Regular, Semi-cursive, and Cursive scripts. Search characters by stroke, stroke count, or English words. Access over 100,000 high-quality images from renowned calligraphers.

活字帖 | Live Calligraphy#2

活字帖 | Live Calligraphy by 哲 盛

Enjoy Chinese calligraphy
Strong Contender
📚 Education
4.6(45 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Practice Chinese brush calligraphy on your iPad or iPhone. This app uses original strokes from master calligraphers to help you feel like a true master. It focuses on character structure and offers various classic scrolls for learning.

Stroker: Calligraphy#3

Stroker: Calligraphy by Paragon Codeworks LLC

Learn stroke order
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.5(11 ratings)
FreeAds
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Master the art of Chinese calligraphy with this app. It offers animated guides for over 9000 characters, helping you learn correct stroke order. Browse or search for characters to begin your learning journey.

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FAQ about Chinese Calligraphy App

What is the best chinese calligraphy app for iPhone?
Yunzhang calligraphy | 云章书法字典 tops our chinese calligraphy app ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 274 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top chinese calligraphy app we rank are free to download, including Yunzhang calligraphy | 云章书法字典 and 活字帖 | Live Calligraphy.
Yunzhang calligraphy | 云章书法字典 shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 250+ chinese calligraphy app on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The app provides five main types of Chinese calligraphy scripts: Seal script (篆书), Clerical script (隶书), Regular script (楷书), Semi-cursive script (行书), and Cursive script (草书). This extensive range allows users to explore a wide variety of historical and artistic styles.
You can search for Chinese characters in multiple ways. The app supports searching by the first stroke and the total stroke count of a character. Additionally, you can find characters by entering their corresponding English words, making it accessible for users with different search preferences.