Best Chinese Characters Study Apps

238+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated August 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our chinese characters study list covers 238+ iPhone apps updated through August 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Chinese Characters Study Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Chinese Characters 汉字Chinese Characters 汉字Free4.7★ (283)NoYesAug 2026
2Chinese Character Study IChinese Character Study IFreeYesYesMay 2026
3Learn Chinese CharactersLearn Chinese CharactersFree1.0★ (1)NoYesMay 2026
4I Learn Chinese CharactersI Learn Chinese Characters$4.994.6★ (30)NoNoAug 2026
5iLearn Chinese Characters LiteiLearn Chinese Characters LiteFree4.4★ (42)NoNoAug 2026
6Learn Chinese RadicalLearn Chinese RadicalFree5.0★ (2)NoNoMay 2026
7HanlyHanlyFree4.9★ (342)NoYesAug 2026
8Hanzishu - learn ChineseHanzishu - learn ChineseFree5.0★ (3)NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Chinese Characters Study

Chinese Characters 汉字#1

Chinese Characters 汉字 by YOYASOFT LLC

Read and write characters
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
4.7(283 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

Learn Chinese Characters#3

Learn Chinese Characters by Guilin Ouyang

Worth Considering
📚 Education
1.0(1 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app offers an effective method for learning basic Chinese characters and words. It breaks down character composition using fundamental strokes and provides pronunciation, meaning, and writing practice. Interactive games help reinforce recognition and typing skills.

More Chinese Characters Study apps to explore

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I Learn Chinese Characters
I Learn Chinese Characters
I Learn Chinese Characters
Read and Write Chinese
$4.99

Learn Chinese characters by understanding their pictographic origins. This app teaches pronunciation, writing, and grammar through interactive practice and progressive study modes.

Pictographic origin explanationsPronunciation guidesCharacter writing demonstrations
📚 Education
(30)
paid
5
iLearn Chinese Characters Lite
iLearn Chinese Characters Lite
iLearn Chinese Characters Lite
Read and Write Chinese
Free

Learn Chinese characters through their pictographic origins. This app teaches the meaning behind characters and demonstrates correct writing strokes, allowing you to practice on your device. It's a fun and intuitive way for beginners to start reading and writing Chinese.

Pictographic origin explanationsWriting stroke demonstrationsOn-screen writing practice
📚 Education
(42)
free
6
Learn Chinese Radical
Learn Chinese Radical
Learn Chinese Radical
Chinese character components
Free

This app helps Chinese language learners master character components. It offers detailed explanations, visual aids, and example characters with pronunciation and sentences to build a strong foundation in Chinese. Suitable for learners of all ages.

20 common radicals explainedRadical images for visual learningMultiple character examples per radical
📚 Education
(2)
free
7
Hanly
Hanly
Hanly
Chinese characters decoded
Free

Learn thousands of Chinese characters efficiently by understanding their structure and origin. This app uses visual breakdowns, engaging stories, and interactive elements to build an intuitive grasp of characters and aid memorization. It focuses on frequently used vocabulary and offers a structured learning progression.

Character etymology and mnemonicsInteractive component explorationStructured learning progression
📚 Education
(342)
free
8
Hanzishu - learn Chinese
Hanzishu - learn Chinese
Hanzishu - learn Chinese
Lessons, dictionary, & typing
Free

This app teaches Chinese characters by breaking them down into components, aiding in learning, dictionary searches, and typing. It offers structured lessons and a unique pictographic input method.

Component-based character learningStructured lessons with multiple sectionsCharacter tree learning mechanism
📚 Education
(3)
free
9
Write Chinese characters ZIHOP
Write Chinese characters ZIHOP
Write Chinese characters ZIHOP
Flashcard for Chinese writing
Free

Learn Chinese characters with interactive exercises and spaced repetition. Track your progress with an evolving avatar and master vocabulary through pronunciation and stroke order guidance. Access a comprehensive database of learning materials.

Write characters directly on screenSpaced repetition system for memorizationEvolving avatar for motivation
📚 Education
(5)
free with in-app purchases
10
Chety: Chinese Etymology
Chety: Chinese Etymology
Chety: Chinese Etymology
Learn Hanzi Through Meaning
$14.99
📚 Education
(0)
11
Art of Chinese Characters 2
Art of Chinese Characters 2
Art of Chinese Characters 2
by Taiwan Knowledge Bank Co., Ltd.
Free

Discover the pictographic origins and evolution of Chinese characters through interactive paintings and stroke writing practice. Learn meanings, pronunciation, and common phrases to make Chinese language acquisition engaging and culturally enriching.

Learn character formation and developmentExplore pictographic origins in paintingsPractice stroke writing
📚 Education
(2)
free with in-app purchases
12
HanziHunter: Learn Chinese
HanziHunter: Learn Chinese
HanziHunter: Learn Chinese
Read 99% of everyday Chinese
Free
📚 Education
(0)
13
Art of Chinese Characters
Art of Chinese Characters
Art of Chinese Characters
by Taiwan Knowledge Bank Co., Ltd.
Free

Discover the beauty and logic of Chinese characters through interactive learning. Explore origins, meanings, pronunciation, and practice writing with stroke order demonstrations and authentic voice recordings. Supports both Traditional and Simplified Chinese.

Character origin animationsStroke order demonstrationWriting practice
📚 Education
(9)
free with in-app purchases
14
Rememberit Chinese Flashcards
Rememberit Chinese Flashcards
Rememberit Chinese Flashcards
Learning Chinese Made Easy
Free

Master Chinese characters with a proven spaced repetition system. Learn basic, related, and easily confused characters through progressive drills and customizable lessons. Track your progress and build confidence in reading and writing Chinese.

Spaced repetition systemProgressive learning drillsLearn related characters together
📚 Education
(1)
freemium
15
Learning Chinese Stroke Order
Learning Chinese Stroke Order
Learning Chinese Stroke Order
Learn to Write Characters
Free
📚 Education
(0)
16
ViewChinese - Write Characters
ViewChinese - Write Characters
ViewChinese - Write Characters
Write and memorize Chinese
Free
📚 Education
(0)
17
Chinese strokes order lookup
Chinese strokes order lookup
Chinese strokes order lookup
How to write Chinese character
Free

Learn to write Chinese characters with correct stroke order. Practice handwriting on screen with real-time feedback and access a comprehensive radical table. This lightweight, offline app supports both simplified and traditional Chinese.

Learn stroke order for Chinese charactersChinese handwriting practice with real-time checkingOffline functionality
📚 Education
(14)
free
18
Chinese Writing Practice
Chinese Writing Practice
Chinese Writing Practice
by TOUCHSCREEN LEARNING LTD
Free

Practice writing Chinese characters and explore the art of calligraphy. This app helps develop visual memory and observation skills while learning the meaning of simple characters. Offers free-form writing, guidance options, and creative drawing tools.

Learn Chinese characters and meaningsFree-form writing practiceOn or off guidance options
📚 Education
(5)
free
19
Bridges - Mandarin Chinese
Bridges - Mandarin Chinese
Bridges - Mandarin Chinese
learn characters
Free

Learn the building blocks of Chinese characters and how they combine to form new ones. This app breaks down complex characters into smaller components, offering clues to their meaning and pronunciation. It provides a structured approach to mastering the thousands of characters needed for reading.

Learn character componentsUnderstand character formationClues to meaning and pronunciation
📚 Education
(28)
free with in-app purchases
20
trainchinese
trainchinese
trainchinese
The best way to learn Chinese
Free

Learn Chinese with a comprehensive dictionary, flashcards, and OCR. Access example sentences, audio, and character animations. Supports both Simplified and Traditional Chinese, with customizable phonetic input.

Comprehensive Chinese dictionaryOptical Character Recognition (OCR)Spaced Repetition flashcard system
📚 Education
(2.2K)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Chinese Characters Study

What are the best chinese characters study apps for iPhone?
Chinese Characters 汉字 tops our chinese characters study apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 283 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top chinese characters study apps we rank are free to download, including Chinese Characters 汉字 and Chinese Character Study I.
Chinese Characters 汉字 has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 238+ chinese characters study apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app helps you learn to read and write Chinese characters. It provides writing instructions for nearly 3000 characters, covering requirements for HSK levels 1-6 and AP Chinese exams. It also includes free translation tools and dictionaries.
Key features include detailed writing instructions for thousands of Chinese characters, coverage of official exam requirements, free Optical Character Recognition (OCR) for translating Chinese text, free English-Chinese and Chinese-English dictionaries, and Pinyin annotation for reading news articles.