Best Handwriting Practice Apps in 2026
Updated
In short: Hanzi Writer is ranked #1 of 28 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of iTrace and Kanji Dojo. The best-ranked option with a free plan is iTrace. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Chinese Stroke Order Practice at $1.32/mo.
Whether you are practicing characters or other forms of handwriting, apps differ in how they structure writing and pen-control practice. Compare writing modes, age levels, and custom word practice, along with progress tracking, to find an approach that suits your goals. Supported platforms, free-plan availability, and paid starting prices help you weigh access and cost. Hanzi Writer, Kanji Dojo, and Zishu appear among the first entries, followed by Nazoru and Chinese Stroke Order Practice. The ranking orders the options; the listed criteria help you compare practice styles and the features available for learners at different stages.
28 handwriting practice apps ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
| # | Platform | Score | Why | From | Free plan | Paid from | Writing modes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hanzi Writer | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 2 |  iTrace | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $4.99/mo | Yes | — | both | View |
| 3 | Kanji Dojo | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 4 |  LearnWell Languages | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $6.99/mo | Yes | — | cursive | View |
| 5 |  Writing Wizard | 6.0 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $2.49/mo | Yes | — | View | |
| 6 | Chinese Stroke Order Practice | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | $1.32/mo | Yes | 5.9 /mo | — | View |
| 7 |  Handwriting Repeater | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | both | View |
| 8 | LetterSchool | 5.9 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | 1.92 /mo | — | View |
| 9 |  Letterpaths | 5.8 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | both | View |
| 10 |  Copybook Club | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 11 | Cursive Practice | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | cursive | View |
| 12 |  Kitsunewa Writing Practice | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | 4.08 /mo | — | View |
| 13 |  MikuMikuDance | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | both | View |
| 14 | Trace & Play | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | Free | Yes | — | — | View |
| 15 |  Trazos | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | both | View |
| 16 |  Turtle Practice | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 17 |  Zishu | 5.6 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 18 | Cursive: Learn Cursive | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | cursive | View |
| 19 |  GridHanzi | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 20 |  HanziPress | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 21 | HanziStroke | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 22 | KanjiPad | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 23 |  Merry Mandarin Stroke Order Practice | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
| 24 | Nazoru | 5.5 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | 3.99 /mo | — | View |
| 25 |  KanaStroke | 5.4 | RecognisedAPIDocumented | — | Yes | — | — | View |
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which handwriting practice app is ranked first on Inferse?
Hanzi Writer is ranked #1 of 28 with a score of 6.0. iTrace is second and Kanji Dojo third.
How many of these have a free plan?
9 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 on what each maker publishes, open and connectable first: a public API, open-source code, the depth of its documentation and a free tier to try it on. Model lists are sorted by the figure in their title, exactly as each provider publishes it. Paid placements never change a rank.