Best Mandarin Stroke Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our mandarin stroke list covers 250+ iPhone apps updated through October 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Mandarin Stroke Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Chinese Stroke Order CharacterChinese Stroke Order CharacterFree4.5★ (691)YesYesNov 2026
2Daily MandarinDaily MandarinFree4.5★ (25)NoNoOct 2026
3HanziTrace: Stroke OrderHanziTrace: Stroke OrderFree—YesNoSep 2026
4Strokes of Chinese CharactersStrokes of Chinese CharactersFree—NoYesMay 2026
5MandarinMandarinFree4.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026
6BW Hanzi Writer: Stroke OrderBW Hanzi Writer: Stroke OrderFree4.9★ (17)NoYesOct 2026
7Chinese Mandarin HandwritingChinese Mandarin HandwritingFree4.9★ (43)YesYesOct 2026
8Simple Chinese strokesSimple Chinese strokesFree—YesNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Mandarin Stroke

Chinese Stroke Order Character#1

Chinese Stroke Order Character by 健生 任

Chinese Writing Practice
Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
4.5😐(691 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Master Chinese writing with animated stroke order guides and pronunciation. This app offers a comprehensive dictionary with pinyin, voice, and multi-language support to help learners of all levels.

What We Love

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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and crashes
  • 💰 Too many ads in free version
  • 💰 Important features locked behind paywall
  • 🔧 Confusing translation and definitions
  • 🔧 Inconsistent stroke order display
Daily Mandarin#2

Daily Mandarin by Jason Chan

Chinese Character Practice
Strong Contender
📚 Education
4.5(25 ratings)
Free
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Practice Chinese characters with ease. Search by English, Chinese characters, or pinyin to find any character. Includes stroke order, pronunciation, and official HSK vocabulary lists for comprehensive learning.

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FAQ about Mandarin Stroke

What are the best mandarin stroke apps for iPhone?
Chinese Stroke Order Character tops our mandarin stroke apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 691 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top mandarin stroke apps we rank are free to download, including Chinese Stroke Order Character and Daily Mandarin.
Chinese Stroke Order Character shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 250+ mandarin stroke apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.