Best Handwriting Chinese Apps

217+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated May 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our handwriting chinese list covers 217+ iPhone apps updated through May 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Top Picks for Handwriting Chinese

Chinese Mandarin Handwriting#1

Chinese Mandarin Handwriting by Binh Tran

Chinese Handwriting
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
4.9(41 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.

Handwriting Keyboard ™#2

Handwriting Keyboard ™ by Reeba Sebastian

Every Language, Single App
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.5😐(1K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Fast handwriting recognition
  • 💡 Supports multiple Indian languages
  • 🎨 Customizable interface

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with data access
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model

More Handwriting Chinese apps to explore

4
Learn Chinese Handwriting !
Learn Chinese Handwriting !
Learn Chinese Handwriting !
by 俊 姜
$1.99
📚 Education
(0)
5
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
6
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
(627)
free with in-app purchases
7
Writey Cursive Handwriting
Writey Cursive Handwriting
Writey Cursive Handwriting
Practice calligraphy writing
Free

Learn and improve handwriting skills with interactive courses for calligraphy, cursive, and print writing. Supports multiple languages and is designed for styluses like Apple Pencil. Suitable for children and adults looking to master beautiful handwriting.

Interactive handwriting coursesCalligraphy and cursive practiceMulti-language support
📚 Education
(12K)
free with in-app purchases
8
iTrace — handwriting practice
iTrace — handwriting practice
iTrace — handwriting practice
Learning letters game for kids
Free

This app helps children learn to write letters, numbers, words, and shapes through guided tracing and playful repetition. It's designed for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary students to develop handwriting skills and fine-motor control in an engaging way.

Guided letter and number tracingPrint and cursive writingCustom word lists with photos/voice
📚 Education
(2.4K)
freemium
9
Handwriting Multi-language
Handwriting Multi-language
Handwriting Multi-language
Digital ink recognition
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)
10
Handwriting to Text PenToPrint
Handwriting to Text PenToPrint
Handwriting to Text PenToPrint
Scan Notes to Word with AI OCR
Free

This app uses AI-powered OCR technology to scan handwritten notes and convert them into editable digital text. Easily transform paper documents into shareable Word or text files, creating a searchable digital archive. It's designed for speed and accuracy, handling various handwriting styles.

Scan handwritten notes to editable textConvert to Word or text filesExport and share digitized notes
📊 Productivity
(3.8K)
free with in-app purchases
11
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
12
Handwriting To Text Recognizer
Handwriting To Text Recognizer
Handwriting To Text Recognizer
Best Handwritten Notes Reader
Free

Effortlessly convert handwritten notes and documents into editable digital text. This app uses advanced OCR technology to recognize text from images, supporting multiple languages. Convert your physical notes to digital format with a single click.

Handwritten note recognitionOptical Character Recognition (OCR)Multiple language support
📚 Education
(3.6K)
freemium
13
Trace Chinese Pinyin Letters
Trace Chinese Pinyin Letters
Trace Chinese Pinyin Letters
Handwriting Wizard
Free
📚 Education
(0)
14
MyScript Notes: AI Handwriting
MyScript Notes: AI Handwriting
MyScript Notes: AI Handwriting
Smart note taking, PDF & study
Free

Transform handwritten notes into editable text with advanced AI. Brainstorm on an infinite canvas, annotate PDFs, and create structured documents. Supports 66 languages and works across devices.

AI handwriting recognitionInfinite canvas for brainstormingPDF annotation
📊 Productivity
(38K)
free with in-app purchases
15
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
(4)
free with in-app purchases
16
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
17
Handwriting Font-drawing
Handwriting Font-drawing
Handwriting Font-drawing
calligraphy practice drawing
Free

This app helps you practice calligraphy by tracking your daily practice sessions, including date, time, and characters practiced. It offers various famous fonts, Apple Pencil tracing, printable copybooks, and ancient poetry content for practice.

Daily practice trackingSupport for famous fontsApple Pencil tracing
🔧 Utilities
(0)
free
18
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
19
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
20
Handwriting Practice App
Handwriting Practice App
Handwriting Practice App
Writing & ABC Letter tracing
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
(580)
free with in-app purchases