Best Mandarin Stroke Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our mandarin stroke list covers 249+ iPhone apps updated through August 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Mandarin Stroke Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Chinese Stroke Order CharacterChinese Stroke Order CharacterFree4.5★ (657)YesYesAug 2026
2HeroStroke: Learn ChineseHeroStroke: Learn ChineseFree5.0★ (2)NoYesAug 2026
3Daily MandarinDaily MandarinFree4.5★ (24)NoNoJul 2026
4HanziTrace: Stroke OrderHanziTrace: Stroke OrderFreeYesNoAug 2026
5Strokes of Chinese CharactersStrokes of Chinese CharactersFreeNoYesMay 2026
6Chinese Writer by trainchineseChinese Writer by trainchineseFree4.6★ (381)NoYesAug 2026
7Learn Mandarin Chinese WordsLearn Mandarin Chinese WordsFreeYesYesJul 2026
8MandarinMandarinFree4.0★ (1)NoNoMay 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😐(657 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
HeroStroke: Learn Chinese#2

HeroStroke: Learn Chinese by Ching Yee Chew

Learn Cantonese & Mandarin
Strong Contender
📚 Education
5.0(2 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Embark on a learning adventure to master Chinese characters through interactive quests in real cities. This app offers stroke practice, pronunciation checks, and age-aware quizzes for kids and beginners.

Daily Mandarin#3

Daily Mandarin by Jason Chan

Chinese Character Practice
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.5(24 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.

More Mandarin Stroke apps to explore

4
HanziTrace: Stroke Order
HanziTrace: Stroke Order
HanziTrace: Stroke Order
Write, pinyin & HSK quiz
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)
5
Strokes of Chinese Characters
Strokes of Chinese Characters
Strokes of Chinese Characters
Strokes of Chinese Characters
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
6
Chinese Writer by trainchinese
Chinese Writer by trainchinese
Chinese Writer by trainchinese
Learn to write Chinese
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
(381)
free with in-app purchases
7
Learn Mandarin Chinese Words
Learn Mandarin Chinese Words
Learn Mandarin Chinese Words
Practice most common words
Free
📚 Education
(0)
8
Mandarin
Mandarin
Mandarin
by softhub
Free

This app serves as a bilingual dictionary for Chinese language learners. It allows users to search for words in both English and Chinese, supporting pinyin input and both traditional and simplified characters. The dictionary is powered by the free CEDICT database.

English to Chinese dictionaryChinese to English dictionaryPinyin input support
📚 Education
(1)
free
9
Simple Chinese strokes
Simple Chinese strokes
Simple Chinese strokes
Chinese Character Structure
Free
📚 Education
(0)
10
Merry Mandarin: Learn Chinese
Merry Mandarin: Learn Chinese
Merry Mandarin: Learn Chinese
Read, Write & Speak Fluently
Free
📚 Education
(0)
11
Chinese strokes order lookup
Chinese strokes order lookup
Chinese strokes order lookup
How to write Chinese character
Free

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.

Learn stroke order for Chinese charactersChinese handwriting practice with real-time checkingOffline functionality
📚 Education
(14)
free
12
HanziPro: Learn Chinese
HanziPro: Learn Chinese
HanziPro: Learn Chinese
HSK Vocabulary & Hanzi Writing
Free

Master Mandarin Chinese with this comprehensive learning tool. It offers authentic vocabulary, phrases, and sentences organized by daily topics and HSK levels. Features include interactive writing guides, pronunciation audio, and a smart review algorithm to reinforce learning.

Topic-based coursesHSK vocabulary listsSmart review algorithm
📊 Productivity
(53)
free with in-app purchases
13
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
(42)
free with in-app purchases
14
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
(426)
free with in-app purchases
15
Standard Mandarin
Standard Mandarin
Standard Mandarin
by Standard Mandarin
Free

Master Mandarin Chinese pronunciation and speak like a native. This app offers a unique pronunciation guide with anatomy animations to visualize sound production. Learn to use facial muscles for perfect accent-free Chinese.

Mandarin Chinese pronunciation practiceNative accent masteryPinyin sound selection
📚 Education
(16)
free with in-app purchases
16
Learning Chinese Stroke Order
Learning Chinese Stroke Order
Learning Chinese Stroke Order
Learn to Write Characters
Free
📚 Education
(0)
17
Skritter: Write Chinese
Skritter: Write Chinese
Skritter: Write Chinese
Learn Mandarin vocabulary fast
Free

Master Mandarin characters through interactive writing practice. Learn meanings, readings, and tones with curated decks for all levels, from beginner to advanced.

Interactive character writing practiceLearn character meaning, reading, and toneTopic-based and difficulty-level decks
📚 Education
(806)
freemium
18
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) by MindSnacks
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) by MindSnacks
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) by MindSnacks
by MindSnacks
Free

Learn Mandarin Chinese through engaging games designed for vocabulary and conversation. Master Pinyin, tones, and character writing with over 1000 words and phrases. Includes a free level with an option to upgrade for extensive content.

8 addictive and unique games1000+ Chinese words & phrasesUnique 'Galactic' game for tones
📚 Education
(116)
free with in-app purchases
19
Chinese Characters-mandarin
Chinese Characters-mandarin
Chinese Characters-mandarin
Chinese stroke order writing
Free

Learn Chinese characters with stroke order animations, dictation exercises, and detailed character information. This app helps elementary students and learners master writing and vocabulary.

Stroke order animationsCharacter dictation exercisesRadical and breakdown views
📚 Education
(3)
free with in-app purchases
20
HanziFeed: Learn Mandarin
HanziFeed: Learn Mandarin
HanziFeed: Learn Mandarin
HSK Characters & Graded Reader
Free

Learn Mandarin Chinese characters and grammar through real-world articles and interactive quizzes. Features thousands of graded reading passages, example sentences, and animated stroke orders. Track your progress with detailed analytics and personalized review algorithms.

Learn 3,145 characters across HSK 3.0 levelsThousands of graded reading passagesQuiz mode with personalized review
📚 Education
(4)
free

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 August 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 657 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 HeroStroke: Learn Chinese.
Chinese Stroke Order Character shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 249+ mandarin stroke apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app helps users learn to write Chinese characters correctly by providing animated stroke order guides. It aims to make the process of learning Chinese writing systematic and easier for beginners. The app also includes features like Pinyin annotation and real voice pronunciation to aid comprehension.
Key features include over 20,000 Chinese strokes with animated order, Pinyin annotation, real voice pronunciation, simplified and traditional character conversion, picture-to-text, voice-to-text, handwriting correctness check, and a multi-language dictionary.