Best Handwriting Practice Apps in 2026
Updated
In short: Handwriting Repeater is ranked #1 of 28 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Hanzi Writer and iTrace. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Hanzi Writer. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Chinese Stroke Order Practice at $1.32/mo.
Handwriting practice apps support practice in writing by hand, with options to compare by what and how you want to write. Look at writing modes, age levels and custom word practice to understand the kinds of practice specified. Pen-control exercises and progress tracking offer further comparison points; supported platforms, free plans and paid starting prices help clarify access and cost. Hanzi Writer, Kanji Dojo and Zishu are among the first entries, followed by Nazoru and Copybook Club. Skritter, Turtle Practice and Letterpaths also appear near the start. Use the listed criteria to compare practice features and availability.
28 handwriting practice apps ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Handwriting Repeater iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9Free Writing modes: bothAge levels: all_agesPen-control exercises: Yes
- 2 Hanzi Writer iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9Free Age levels: all_agesPen-control exercises: Yes
- 3 iTrace iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$4.99/mo Writing modes: bothAge levels: preschoolPen-control exercises: Yes
- 4 Kanji Dojo iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9Free Pen-control exercises: Yes
- 5 Writing Wizard iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$2.49/mo Writing modes: printAge levels: all_agesPen-control exercises: Yes
- 6 Kitsunewa Writing Practice iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$4.08/mo Pen-control exercises: Yes
- 7 Letterpaths iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free Writing modes: bothPen-control exercises: Yes
- 8 LetterSchool iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free
- 9 Cursive Practice iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.5Free Writing modes: cursive
- 10 Trace & Play iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.5Free Age levels: preschoolPen-control exercises: Yes
- 11 LearnWell Languages iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.3$6.99/mo Writing modes: cursiveAge levels: preschoolPen-control exercises: Yes
- 12 Copybook Club iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Pen-control exercises: Yes
- 13 Cursive Handwriting Practice iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Writing modes: cursiveAge levels: all_agesPen-control exercises: Yes
- 14 MikuMikuDance iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Writing modes: bothAge levels: elementaryPen-control exercises: Yes
- 15 Skritter iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9$8.33/mo
- 16 Trazos iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Writing modes: bothPen-control exercises: Yes
- 17 Turtle Practice iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Age levels: elementaryPen-control exercises: Yes
- 18 Zishu iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Age levels: all_agesPen-control exercises: Yes
- 19 Cursive: Learn Cursive iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Writing modes: cursive
- 20 Nazoru iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Pen-control exercises: Yes
- 21 KanaStroke iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Pen-control exercises: Yes
- 22 KanjiPad iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Pen-control exercises: Yes
- 23 Chinese Stroke Order iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6
- 24 Chinese Stroke Order Practice No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8$1.32/mo Pen-control exercises: Yes
- 25 GridHanzi No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.3 Age levels: all_agesPen-control exercises: Yes
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Questions about this list
Which handwriting practice app is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Handwriting Repeater is ranked #1 of 28 with a score of 7.9. Hanzi Writer is second and iTrace third.
How many of these have a free plan?
10 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Chinese Stroke Order Practice has the lowest first paid tier we found: $1.32/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.