Best Chinese Stroke Order Writing Apps

202+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

With an average user rating of 4.6★, the chinese stroke order writing category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 202+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Top Picks for Chinese Stroke Order Writing

Chinese Stroke Order Character#1

Chinese Stroke Order Character by Guangzhou Foxi Shengcai Technology Co., Ltd.

Chinese Writing Practice
Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
4.5😐(627 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Master Chinese character writing with animated stroke order guides. This app helps beginners learn to write characters correctly, offering features like Pinyin annotation, real voice pronunciation, and multi-language support. It's designed to make learning Chinese calligraphy systematic and efficient.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great app
  • 🚀 Useful learning tool
  • 💡 Helpful for writing practice
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive interface

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and crashes
  • 💰 Too many ads in free version
  • 💰 Important features locked behind paywall
Chinese strokes order lookup#2

Chinese strokes order lookup by Son Ngo Dinh

How to write Chinese character
Strong Contender
📚 Education
3.9(14 ratings)
Free
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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.

Skritter: Write Chinese#3

Skritter: Write Chinese by Inkren, Inc.

Learn Mandarin vocabulary fast
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.7😊(760 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Master Mandarin characters through interactive writing practice. Learn meanings, readings, and tones with curated decks for all levels, from beginner to advanced.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent for learning and retaining characters
  • 👍 Great interface and user experience
  • 💡 Helpful videos and content
  • 👍 Effective for writing practice and stroke order

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Sync and loading issues
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Requires payment info upfront

More Chinese Stroke Order Writing apps to explore

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Chinese stroke order.
Chinese stroke order.
Chinese stroke order.
by Davey Hollenberg
Free

Master over 10,000 Chinese characters with animated stroke order guides. Access definitions, pinyin, etymology, and example sentences for each character. Easily search and save favorites for efficient learning.

Animated stroke order for 10,000+ charactersCharacter definitions and pinyinEtymology and example sentences
📚 Education
(16)
free with in-app purchases
5
Chinese Hanzi Dictionary
Chinese Hanzi Dictionary
Chinese Hanzi Dictionary
Learn to write Chinese Hanzi
Free

Learn to write, read, and speak Chinese characters (Hanzi). This app provides comprehensive knowledge including meanings, pronunciation, stroke order, and vocabulary. It's a valuable tool for beginners of all ages to aid in study, work, and travel.

Learn simplified and traditional ChineseAnimated character writing with stroke orderDetailed character information (pinyin, radicals, definitions)
📚 Education
(327)
free with in-app purchases
6
Chinese Mandarin Handwriting
Chinese Mandarin Handwriting
Chinese Mandarin Handwriting
Chinese Handwriting
Free

This app helps beginners learn Mandarin Chinese characters and their meanings. It provides animated stroke order, pinyin annotation, and real voice pronunciations to improve writing skills. Features include simplified/traditional conversion and handwriting recognition.

20,000+ Chinese strokes & meaningsPinyin annotationReal voice pronunciation
📚 Education
(41)
free with in-app purchases
7
HelloChinese - Learn Chinese
HelloChinese - Learn Chinese
HelloChinese - Learn Chinese
#1 Chinese Learning App
Free

This app offers a fun and effective way to learn Mandarin Chinese from beginner to conversational levels. It combines game-based lessons, stories, videos, and speech recognition to help you master pronunciation, characters, and practical conversations while exploring Chinese culture.

Game-based learningGraded storiesImmersive lessons
📚 Education
(22K)
freemium
8
Pleco Chinese Dictionary
Pleco Chinese Dictionary
Pleco Chinese Dictionary
Handwriting, OCR, flashcards
Free

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.

Integrated dictionaries with over 110,000 entriesFull-screen handwriting inputLive OCR for word lookup
🔍 Reference
(1.9K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Chinese Characters 汉字
Chinese Characters 汉字
Chinese Characters 汉字
Read and write characters
Free

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.

Writing instructions for 3000+ charactersHSK and AP Chinese exam coverageFree OCR for Chinese text translation
📚 Education
(212)
free with in-app purchases
10
Chineasy: Learn Chinese easily
Chineasy: Learn Chinese easily
Chineasy: Learn Chinese easily
Map your way to learn Chinese
Free

Learn Chinese characters and vocabulary through visual aids and a unique building block method. This app breaks down the language into manageable lessons, making it easy to understand and remember, while also exploring Chinese culture. Suitable for all levels, it offers games and SRS reviews for efficient learning.

Visual learning of Chinese charactersBuilding block vocabulary methodBite-sized lessons
📚 Education
(9.3K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Chinese - Mandarin Language
Chinese - Mandarin Language
Chinese - Mandarin Language
Dictionary & HSK Exams
Free

This app offers a comprehensive English-Chinese and Chinese-English dictionary for Mandarin Chinese. It includes features like audio pronunciation, stroke animations, and example sentences to aid vocabulary expansion and exam preparation. Supports multiple languages for a broader learning experience.

English-Chinese dictionaryChinese-English dictionaryAudio pronunciation
🔍 Reference
(523)
ad-supported
12
ChineseSkill - Learn Chinese
ChineseSkill - Learn Chinese
ChineseSkill - Learn Chinese
Must-Have Mandarin Chinese App
Free

Master Mandarin Chinese with interactive lessons, smart reviews, and AI-powered speaking practice. Learn Pinyin, Hanzi, vocabulary, and grammar for work, travel, or HSK exams. Improve listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

Gamified bite-sized lessonsNative-speaker audio & videoHandwriting practice
📚 Education
(15K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Chinese Character Stroke Order
Chinese Character Stroke Order
Chinese Character Stroke Order
官方出品 - 中国汉字笔顺
Free

Learn and practice Chinese character stroke order with animated demonstrations and voiceovers. This app offers a comprehensive database of characters, including traditional forms, and features an electronic copybook for repeated practice. It supports both simplified and traditional character learning.

Animated stroke order demonstrationsVoice broadcast for pronunciationElectronic copybook for practice
📚 Education
(19)
free with in-app purchases
14
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
(2.1K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Hanzi Kit: Chinese Writing
Hanzi Kit: Chinese Writing
Hanzi Kit: Chinese Writing
Stroke order, PDF copybooks
Free

Master Chinese and Korean characters with interactive stroke order practice, character extraction from text, and custom PDF copybook generation. Ideal for learners and educators preparing for exams or creating study materials.

Extract characters from textGenerate custom PDF copybooksInteractive stroke order practice
📚 Education
(9)
freemium
16
Learning Chinese Stroke Order
Learning Chinese Stroke Order
Learning Chinese Stroke Order
Learn to Write Characters
Free
📚 Education
(0)
17
Chinese Writer by trainchinese
Chinese Writer by trainchinese
Chinese Writer by trainchinese
Play to learn Chinese writing!
Free

Master Chinese writing through an engaging game where characters fall from the sky. Tap and draw correctly to score points, or lose a life. Review learned characters with stroke order diagrams and personalized testing.

Interactive character drawing gameStroke order diagramsPersonalized review of difficult characters
📚 Education
(375)
free with in-app purchases
18
Chinese Stroke Order: Hanzi
Chinese Stroke Order: Hanzi
Chinese Stroke Order: Hanzi
Learn Chinese Writing
Free
$1.99 | 100% OFF
🔧 Utilities
(13)
19
HSK Study and Exam - SuperTest
HSK Study and Exam - SuperTest
HSK Study and Exam - SuperTest
HSK Preparation and Mock
Free

Prepare for the HSK Mandarin Chinese proficiency exam with this comprehensive study tool. It offers practice questions, mock exams, vocabulary training, and detailed explanations for all six HSK levels. Achieve your goals for studying or working in China.

HSK vocabulary trainingPractice listening, reading, and writingDetailed answer explanations
📚 Education
(1K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Write Chinese: Learn Mandarin
Write Chinese: Learn Mandarin
Write Chinese: Learn Mandarin
Chinese characters beginners
Free

Master Mandarin Chinese with this educational app. It offers interactive lessons on 300 essential characters, complete with stroke order and spoken pronunciation. Ideal for beginners looking to build a solid foundation in the language.

Learn 300 common Chinese charactersIncludes stroke order for writingFeatures spoken pronunciation
📚 Education
(28)
free with in-app purchases