249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
The best chinese characters daily apps on iPhone average 4.0★ across 249+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated October 2026.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | 3.0★ (2) | Yes | Yes | May 2026 | |
| 2 |  | Free | 4.7★ (286) | No | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 3 |  | Free | — | No | Yes | Aug 2026 | |
| 4 |  | Free | 4.5★ (24) | No | No | Jul 2026 | |
| 5 |  | Free | 4.1★ (49) | Yes | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 6 |  | Free | — | Yes | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 7 |  | Free | 3.4★ (65) | No | No | Oct 2026 | |
| 8 |  | Free | 4.7★ (19) | No | Yes | Oct 2026 |
Learn new Chinese characters daily with animated stroke order guides and handwriting practice. Access HSK vocabulary, calligraphy tutorials, and a built-in dictionary. Features a home screen widget for continuous learning.
Learn to read and write thousands of Chinese characters with detailed instructions. Access free dictionaries, OCR translation, and Pinyin annotations for news articles. Covers HSK and AP Chinese exam requirements.
