Best Simplified Hanzi Stroke Order Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated September 2026

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

Compare top Simplified Hanzi Stroke Order Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Chinese strokes order lookupChinese strokes order lookupFree3.9★ (14)NoNoMay 2026
2Chinese Character Stroke OrderChinese Character Stroke OrderFree4.7★ (22)YesYesAug 2026
3BW Hanzi Writer: Stroke OrderBW Hanzi Writer: Stroke OrderFree4.9★ (14)NoYesSep 2026
4StrokePath: Hanzi StrokesStrokePath: Hanzi StrokesFreeYesYesAug 2026
5Learning Chinese Stroke OrderLearning Chinese Stroke OrderFreeNoNoMay 2026
6Hanzi Stroke: Chinese WriteHanzi Stroke: Chinese WriteFree3.7★ (3)NoYesSep 2026
7HanziTrace: Stroke OrderHanziTrace: Stroke OrderFreeYesNoAug 2026
8Chinese Stroke Order CharacterChinese Stroke Order CharacterFree4.5★ (661)YesYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Simplified Hanzi Stroke Order

Chinese Character Stroke Order#2

Chinese Character Stroke Order by 继伟 王

官方出品 - 中国汉字笔顺
Strong Contender
📚 Education
4.7(22 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Learn and practice Chinese character stroke order with animated demonstrations and voiceovers. This app offers a comprehensive database of characters, including traditional forms, and features an electronic copybook for repeated practice. It supports both simplified and traditional character learning.

BW Hanzi Writer: Stroke Order#3

BW Hanzi Writer: Stroke Order by 江宾 武

Chinese Tracing & Pinyin
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.9(14 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

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FAQ about Simplified Hanzi Stroke Order

What are the best simplified hanzi stroke order apps for iPhone?
Chinese strokes order lookup tops our simplified hanzi stroke order apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 3.9-star average from 14 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top simplified hanzi stroke order apps we rank are free to download, including Chinese strokes order lookup and Chinese Character Stroke Order.
Chinese strokes order lookup has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 249+ simplified hanzi stroke order apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app helps beginners learn how to write Chinese characters by teaching the correct stroke order. It offers features like handwriting practice with real-time checking, a Chinese radical table, and support for both simplified and traditional Chinese characters. The app is designed to be lightweight and can be used offline.
You can practice by drawing on your screen. The app provides animations showing the correct stroke order, and you can then attempt to write the character yourself. It offers real-time checking to ensure you are following the correct order.