LetterSchool suits young children learning early writing and spelling, and families or classrooms looking for guided practice.
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Best Handwriting Practice Apps 2026
Facts read 30 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
Handwriting practice apps can support learners working on letters, words or written characters. Compare writing modes and age levels, then look at custom word practice and pen-control exercises to see what kinds of practice each app offers. Progress tracking is another point to weigh, alongside supported platforms, free-plan availability and paid-from pricing. Handwriting Repeater, Hanzi Writer and iTrace are among the named apps to consider, with Kanji Dojo and Writing Wizard also listed. Whether you are choosing for yourself, a learner or a classroom, use these criteria to compare the practice options and access that matter to you.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 LetterSchool | LetterSchool suits young children learning early writing and spelling, and families or classrooms looking for guided practice. | 6.2 | $59.99 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 02 Skritter | 6.0 | $99.99 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 8 Oct 2026 | |
| 03 Nazoru | Nazoru suits Japanese learners who want structured handwriting practice for kanji and kana. | 5.7 | $39.99 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Mac | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 04 Writing Wizard | Writing Wizard suits toddlers and early learners through first grade who are practicing handwriting. | 5.7 | $2.49 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 05 Kanji Dojo | It suits learners practicing Japanese writing, readings, and vocabulary who want structured study paths and offline access after downloading materials. | 5.5 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 06 Letterpaths | It suits UK primary teachers, parents, home educators, and teaching assistants needing handwriting practice. | 5.5 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 07 Handwriting Repeater | It suits students, teachers and parents seeking handwriting practice materials. | 5.3 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 08 iTrace | iTrace suits families, homeschoolers, teachers, and schools teaching children handwriting. | 5.2 | $4.99 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 09 Chinese Stroke Order | 5.1 | 98 CNY a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Mac | 4 Oct 2026 | |
| 10 Kitsunewa Writing Practice | It suits independent Japanese learners who want to practice kana and kanji writing. | 5.1 | $4.08 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 4 Oct 2026 |
Skritter
AndroidiPhone & iPadWebNazoru
Nazoru suits Japanese learners who want structured handwriting practice for kanji and kana.
AndroidiPhone & iPadMacWriting Wizard
Writing Wizard suits toddlers and early learners through first grade who are practicing handwriting.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindowsKanji Dojo
It suits learners practicing Japanese writing, readings, and vocabulary who want structured study paths and offline access after downloading materials.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3It suits UK primary teachers, parents, home educators, and teaching assistants needing handwriting practice.
It suits students, teachers and parents seeking handwriting practice materials.
iTrace suits families, homeschoolers, teachers, and schools teaching children handwriting.
It suits independent Japanese learners who want to practice kana and kanji writing.
The app may suit learners who want guided cursive letter practice or custom word tracing in one of its six supported languages.
It suits learners practicing Chinese handwriting through structured curricula, offline writing tools, and scheduled review.
Trazos suits children practicing handwriting, with separate progress for up to four children.
Turtle Practice suits elementary-age children learning Chinese handwriting and stroke order.
It suits iOS users practicing Simplified Chinese handwriting who want to turn their own text or vocabulary into worksheets.