Best Handwriting Chinese Apps

231+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated August 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our handwriting chinese list covers 231+ iPhone apps updated through August 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Handwriting Chinese Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Chinese Mandarin HandwritingChinese Mandarin HandwritingFree4.9★ (42)YesYesAug 2026
2Learn Chinese Handwriting !Learn Chinese Handwriting !$1.99NoNoAug 2026
3Chinese Handwriting BoardChinese Handwriting Board$9.994.3★ (17)NoNoSep 2026
4Handwriting Multi-languageHandwriting Multi-languageFreeYesNoMay 2026
5Meshk - Handwriting PracticeMeshk - Handwriting PracticeFree was $2.994.0★ (11)NoYesAug 2026
6StrokeCoach: Write ChineseStrokeCoach: Write ChineseFreeNoYesJun 2026
7Handwriting Keyboard ™Handwriting Keyboard ™Free4.5★ (1K)YesYesSep 2026
8Trace Chinese Pinyin LettersTrace Chinese Pinyin LettersFreeNoYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Handwriting Chinese

Chinese Mandarin Handwriting#1

Chinese Mandarin Handwriting by Binh Tran

Chinese Handwriting
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
4.9(42 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

More Handwriting Chinese apps to explore

4
Handwriting Multi-language
Handwriting Multi-language
Handwriting Multi-language
Digital ink recognition
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)
5
Meshk - Handwriting Practice
Meshk - Handwriting Practice
Meshk - Handwriting Practice
Calligraphy & Stroke Mastery
Free
$2.99 | 100% OFF

Master beautiful handwriting with real-time stroke guidance and validation across multiple writing systems. Learn Latin, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, and Devanagari with structured courses, animated guides, and scored practice sessions. Designed for iPad and Apple Pencil.

Real-time stroke guidance and validationSupport for 6+ writing systemsAnimated stroke guides
🌟 Lifestyle
(11)
paid
6
StrokeCoach: Write Chinese
StrokeCoach: Write Chinese
StrokeCoach: Write Chinese
Handwriting & Stroke Order
Free
📚 Education
(0)
7
Handwriting Keyboard ™
Handwriting Keyboard ™
Handwriting Keyboard ™
Every Language, Single App
Free

This app provides a handwriting keyboard that supports all languages, allowing you to write naturally with your finger or stylus in any application. It seamlessly integrates Google word suggestions and allows for easy switching between multiple languages.

Supports all languages simultaneouslyNatural handwriting input with finger or stylusWorks as a standard keyboard in all apps
🔧 Utilities
(1K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Trace Chinese Pinyin Letters
Trace Chinese Pinyin Letters
Trace Chinese Pinyin Letters
Handwriting Wizard
Free
📚 Education
(0)
9
Handwriting Practice App
Handwriting Practice App
Handwriting Practice App
Learn Cursive Writing
Free

Master cursive and improve your handwriting with this fun and interactive app. Practice various lettering styles and fonts with step-by-step tutorials and augmented reality projection. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists looking to enhance their penmanship and create beautiful designs.

Cursive font practiceHand lettering stylesStep-by-step tracing tutorials
🎬 Entertainment
(659)
free with in-app purchases
10
Chinese Stroke Order Character
Chinese Stroke Order Character
Chinese Stroke Order Character
Chinese Writing Practice
Free

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.

Animated stroke order guidesPinyin annotationReal voice pronunciation
🔍 Reference
(659)
free with in-app purchases
11
Draw Chinese
Draw Chinese
Draw Chinese
Read & write 2,000 Chinese
Free
📚 Education
(0)
12
Copybook Club: Chinese Writing
Copybook Club: Chinese Writing
Copybook Club: Chinese Writing
Worksheets with Stroke Order
Free
📚 Education
(0)
13
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
14
Learn Chinese Writer Character
Learn Chinese Writer Character
Learn Chinese Writer Character
Handwriting Stroke Order
Free
📚 Education
(0)
15
Text2Handwriting
Text2Handwriting
Text2Handwriting
Handwriting from typed text
Free

Transform typed text into realistic handwritten notes. Choose from various paper backgrounds and customize handwriting styles for a unique touch. Create authentic-looking documents with ease.

Convert typed text to handwritingSelect preset paper backgroundsCreate custom paper backgrounds
🔧 Utilities
(49)
free
16
Ink Paws - Chinese Writing
Ink Paws - Chinese Writing
Ink Paws - Chinese Writing
Mandarin Strokes & Handwriting
Free
📚 Education
(0)
17
Handwriting Keyboard
Handwriting Keyboard
Handwriting Keyboard
Turn your handwriting to text
$3.99

Effortlessly convert your handwritten notes into typed text across any application. This keyboard works offline, supports Apple Pencil, and offers customizable input settings for a seamless user experience.

Handwriting to text conversionWorks in any appOffline functionality
🔧 Utilities
(96)
free
18
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
(13)
freemium
19
HeyWrite: Master Handwriting
HeyWrite: Master Handwriting
HeyWrite: Master Handwriting
Kanji, Hangul & Chinese Script
Free

Learn to write Japanese, Korean, and Chinese characters with guided stroke-by-stroke practice. Build muscle memory for better retention and readability. Features spaced repetition and quizzes to reinforce learning.

Guided stroke order practiceMuscle memory learningSpaced repetition system
📚 Education
(0)
freemium
20
Hanping Chinese Dictionary
Hanping Chinese Dictionary
Hanping Chinese Dictionary
Offline search + handwriting
Free

Master Mandarin Chinese with this comprehensive offline dictionary. Features handwriting recognition, native speaker audio, example sentences, and tools for vocabulary building and character mastery. Unlock premium features for advanced learning.

Offline functionalityHandwriting recognitionNative speaker audio
📚 Education
(5)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Handwriting Chinese

What are the best handwriting chinese apps for iPhone?
Chinese Mandarin Handwriting tops our handwriting chinese apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 42 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 17 of the top handwriting chinese apps we rank are free to download, including Chinese Mandarin Handwriting and Handwriting Multi-language.
Chinese Mandarin Handwriting shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 231+ handwriting chinese apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app is designed to help beginners learn Mandarin Chinese characters and their meanings. It offers features like animated stroke order, pinyin annotation, real voice pronunciations, and handwriting recognition to improve writing skills.
Key features include over 20,000 Chinese strokes and meanings, pinyin annotation, real voice pronunciation, conversion between simplified and traditional Chinese, and handwriting recognition. It also provides animated stroke order visualization.