Best Daily Hanzi Apps & Games

221+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated July 2026

With an average user rating of 4.5★, the daily hanzi category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 221+ apps and games we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Daily Hanzi Apps & Games (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Daily HanziDaily HanziFree4.6★ (1.2K)YesYesAug 2026
2Daily HanziDaily HanziFreeNoNoMay 2026
3Karacter: chinese widgetsKaracter: chinese widgetsFree4.6★ (12)NoYesAug 2026
4HanlyHanlyFree4.9★ (318)NoYesAug 2026
5Langwid: Learn Chinese EasilyLangwid: Learn Chinese EasilyFreeNoYesJul 2026
6BW Hanzi WriterBW Hanzi WriterFree4.9★ (12)NoYesJul 2026
7CHINA DAILY - 中国日报CHINA DAILY - 中国日报Free3.4★ (66)NoNoAug 2026
8Hanzii: Learn Chinese & HSKHanzii: Learn Chinese & HSKFree4.7★ (407)YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Daily Hanzi

Daily Hanzi#1

Daily Hanzi by ALEX XINWEI LIU

Daily Chinese on Lock Screen
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
4.6(1.2K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Learn Chinese characters, pronunciation, and meaning passively throughout your day by viewing them on your phone's lock screen. This app integrates learning into your existing habits, making it effortless and sustainable for busy individuals. It offers a pressure-free approach to building familiarity with Chinese.

Karacter: chinese widgets#3

Karacter: chinese widgets by Eloan Tourtelier

Lockscreen widget, learn daily
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.6(12 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Learn Mandarin Chinese with an offline dictionary, handwriting recognition, and AI-powered explanations. Track your progress with HSK 3.0 integration and visualize stroke order animations.

More Daily Hanzi apps to explore

4
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
(318)
free
5
Langwid: Learn Chinese Easily
Langwid: Learn Chinese Easily
Langwid: Learn Chinese Easily
Widget・Flashcard・HSK Quiz Test
Free

This app helps you learn Chinese vocabulary and grammar through customizable widgets and reminders that appear on your phone's home screen. It offers over 10,000 vocabulary and grammar sets, flashcards, and progress tracking to build your confidence in speaking Chinese.

Unconscious learning via home screen widgetsCustomizable widgets and reminders10,000+ vocabulary and grammar sets
📚 Education
(0)
freemium
6
BW Hanzi Writer
BW Hanzi Writer
BW Hanzi Writer
Chinese Stroke Order & Tracing
Free

This app offers focused Chinese handwriting practice with clear stroke-order animations and guided tracing. It provides instant audio feedback and progress tracking to help learners master character writing. The app is designed for parents, children, and beginners to build foundational writing skills.

Stroke order animationsGuided tracing practiceInstant audio feedback
📚 Education
(12)
freemium
7
CHINA DAILY - 中国日报
CHINA DAILY - 中国日报
CHINA DAILY - 中国日报
English news about China
Free

Access high-quality English news about China, including breaking news, in-depth reporting, and multimedia content. Stay informed about global and Chinese events, explore practical guides for living and traveling in China, and enhance your English language skills.

Breaking news and in-depth coverageLivestreaming, videos, and podcastsMultilingual translation service
📡 News
(66)
free
8
Hanzii: Learn Chinese & HSK
Hanzii: Learn Chinese & HSK
Hanzii: Learn Chinese & HSK
AI Tutor, Flashcard, Translate
Free

This AI-powered app offers a comprehensive suite for learning Chinese, including translation, a smart dictionary, flashcards, and exam preparation. It supports various learning methods and levels, from beginner to advanced HSK preparation.

AI-powered Chinese translationSmart Chinese dictionary with character breakdownsPersonalized flashcards and review system
📚 Education
(407)
free with in-app purchases
9
Chinese Hanzi Dictionary
Chinese Hanzi Dictionary
Chinese Hanzi Dictionary
A dictionary for beginners
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
(345)
free with in-app purchases
10
Pinday: Daily Pinyin Challenge
Pinday: Daily Pinyin Challenge
Pinday: Daily Pinyin Challenge
Master pinyin every day!
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
11
Chinese Horoscope daily weekly
Chinese Horoscope daily weekly
Chinese Horoscope daily weekly
Daily, weekly and monthly
Free

Discover your Chinese Zodiac sign and explore your personality traits. Get daily, weekly, and monthly horoscopes to understand your near future. The app helps you calculate your sign based on your birth date.

Chinese Zodiac sign personality traitsDaily horoscopeWeekly horoscope
🎬 Entertainment
(2.1K)
free with in-app purchases
12
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
13
HANZI
HANZI
HANZI
by Xiaolong Tang
Free

This app helps users learn Chinese characters by integrating sound, glyphs, and animation. It uses flashcards, sample sentences, images, and games to aid memorization and understanding of radicals, strokes, pronunciation, and meaning.

Sound, glyph, and animation integrationFlashcards for memorizationSample sentences for context
📚 Education
(1)
free
14
Kanji Lookup
Kanji Lookup
Kanji Lookup
by telethon k.k.
Free

Quickly find the meaning and pronunciation of unknown Kanji characters by drawing them. This app focuses on fast, easy lookup without complex methods, offering definitions and relevant word examples. It also supports keyboard and pasteboard searches.

Handwriting recognition for Kanji lookupInstantaneous search resultsPronunciation and definition display
🔍 Reference
(3K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Learn Cantonese Flashcard
Learn Cantonese Flashcard
Learn Cantonese Flashcard
Cantonese Daily Vocabulary
Free

Learn Cantonese vocabulary effectively through engaging games. This app offers a fun and interactive way to master Cantonese alphabet, numbers, animals, and everyday objects with audio and visuals. It's designed for easy learning and retention.

Interactive vocabulary learning gamesAudio pronunciation for wordsVisual aids with real pictures
📚 Education
(1)
free
16
Cantoday: Jyutping Daily
Cantoday: Jyutping Daily
Cantoday: Jyutping Daily
Master Jyutping, Day by Day
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
17
中华日历-农历黄道吉日查询工具
中华日历-农历黄道吉日查询工具
中华日历-农历黄道吉日查询工具
3亿华人使用的万年历
Free

This comprehensive calendar app provides accurate lunar calendar data, auspicious dates, and daily fortunes. It offers detailed explanations of traditional almanac information, historical events, and timely reminders for festivals and solar terms. Enjoy a clean interface and additional entertainment features.

200 years of accurate almanac dataOffline usage supportedExpert interpretations of fortunes and auspicious dates
🔧 Utilities
(1.3K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Pocket Hanzi
Pocket Hanzi
Pocket Hanzi
by Eric Jiang
Free

Learn Chinese characters effortlessly by glancing at your phone's lock screen. This app delivers new vocabulary with pronunciation, meaning, and examples, adapting to your level and interests. It features a smart review system and progress tracking to help you build comprehension.

Learn from lock screenPersonalized vocabulary selectionSpaced repetition review system
📚 Education
(1)
free with in-app purchases
19
Hanzi Roast: Learn Chinese HSK
Hanzi Roast: Learn Chinese HSK
Hanzi Roast: Learn Chinese HSK
by Khang Duy Vo
Free
📚 Education
(0)
20
Daily Tibetan Horoscope Norbu
Daily Tibetan Horoscope Norbu
Daily Tibetan Horoscope Norbu
Lunar Calendar 2026, Astrology
Free

Gain daily insights and personalized forecasts based on ancient Tibetan astrology. Navigate life's decisions, manage well-being, and understand cosmic influences with lunar guidance and auspicious day recommendations.

Personalized daily horoscopesAnnual forecasts up to 2030Monthly indicators
🌟 Lifestyle
(53)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Daily Hanzi

What are the best daily hanzi apps & games for iPhone?
Daily Hanzi tops our daily hanzi apps & games ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 1.2K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top daily hanzi apps & games we rank are free to download, including Daily Hanzi and Daily Hanzi.
Daily Hanzi shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 221+ daily hanzi apps & games on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Daily Hanzi allows you to learn Chinese characters, their pronunciation, and meaning passively by displaying them on your phone's lock screen. It aims to integrate learning into your daily routine without requiring dedicated study time.
The app displays Chinese characters, pronunciation, and meaning directly on your lock screen for passive exposure. A subscription unlocks additional features like a lock screen widget and in-app flashcards for more active study.