Best Handwriting Practice Apps in 2026
Updated
In short: LetterSchool is ranked #1 of 28 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Kanji Dojo and Writing Wizard. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Kanji Dojo. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Chinese Stroke Order Practice at $1.32/mo.
Handwriting practice can mean shaping letters, repeating characters, or building control with a pen, so the right app depends on what and how you want to write. Compare age levels, writing modes, custom word practice, and pen-control exercises; progress tracking can help you see what practice information is available. Supported platforms and free-plan availability, alongside the paid starting price, help clarify access and cost. LetterSchool, Kanji Dojo, and Writing Wizard are among the options to consider, with Hanzi Writer and iTrace also represented. Look for the practice style and features that fit your learning needs.
28 handwriting practice apps ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Handwriting Practice Apps, ranked on how quickly a newcomer can get going. 12 of the 25 on this page can be tried for free.
- 1 LetterSchoolFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 2 Kanji DojoFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 3 Writing WizardPaid from $2.49/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 4 Hanzi WriterFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 5 Handwriting RepeaterFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 6 Kitsunewa Writing PracticePaid from $4.08/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 7 iTracePaid from $4.99/mo
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 8 LetterpathsFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 9 SkritterPaid from $8.33/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: yes
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 10 Trace & PlayFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 11 Cursive PracticeFree plan
- Free to practise on: yes
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 12 Chinese Stroke OrderPaid from CNY 8.17/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 13 KanjiPad
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: yes
- 14 LearnWell LanguagesPaid from $6.99/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 15 Chinese Stroke Order PracticePaid from $1.32/mo
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 16 Copybook ClubFree plan
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: yes
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 17 Cursive: Learn Cursive
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: yes
- 18 MikuMikuDance
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 19 Nazoru
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: yes
- 20 Turtle Practice
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 21 Cursive Handwriting Practice
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 22 GridHanzi
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 23 Merry Mandarin Stroke Order Practice
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 24 Trazos
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
- 25 Zishu
- Free to practise on: not on record
- Free trial: not on record
- Well documented: not on record
- Runs where you work: not on record
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | Platform | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Writing modes | Age levels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LetterSchool | 7.8 | Free plan | Free | Yes | 1.92 /mo | — | — |
| 2 | Kanji Dojo | 7.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 3 | Writing Wizard | 7.4 | Free plan | $2.49/mo | Yes | — | all_ages | |
| 4 | Hanzi Writer | 7.3 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | all_ages |
| 5 | Handwriting Repeater | 7.2 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | both | all_ages |
| 6 | Kitsunewa Writing Practice | 7.0 | Free plan | $4.08/mo | Yes | 4.08 /mo | — | — |
| 7 | iTrace | 6.9 | Free plan | $4.99/mo | Yes | — | both | preschool |
| 8 | Letterpaths | 6.9 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | both | — |
| 9 | Skritter | 6.7 | No | $8.33/mo | No | — | — | — |
| 10 | Trace & Play | 6.7 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | preschool |
| 11 | Cursive Practice | 6.6 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | cursive | — |
| 12 | Chinese Stroke Order | 6.5 | No | CNY 8.17/mo | Yes | — | — | — |
| 13 | KanjiPad | 6.5 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 14 | LearnWell Languages | 6.5 | No | $6.99/mo | Yes | — | cursive | preschool |
| 15 | Chinese Stroke Order Practice | 6.4 | No | $1.32/mo | Yes | 5.9 /mo | — | — |
| 16 | Copybook Club | 6.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 17 | Cursive: Learn Cursive | 6.0 | No | — | Yes | — | cursive | — |
| 18 | MikuMikuDance | 6.0 | No | — | Yes | — | both | elementary |
| 19 | Nazoru | 6.0 | No | — | Yes | 3.99 /mo | — | — |
| 20 | Turtle Practice | 6.0 | No | — | Yes | — | — | elementary |
| 21 | Cursive Handwriting Practice | 5.8 | No | — | — | — | cursive | all_ages |
| 22 | GridHanzi | 5.8 | No | — | Yes | — | — | all_ages |
| 23 | Merry Mandarin Stroke Order Practice | 5.8 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 24 | Trazos | 5.8 | No | — | Yes | — | both | — |
| 25 | Zishu | 5.8 | No | — | Yes | — | — | all_ages |
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Questions about this list
Which handwriting practice app is ranked first on The Geeks Club?
LetterSchool is ranked #1 of 28 with a score of 7.8. Kanji Dojo is second and Writing Wizard third.
How many of these have a free plan?
11 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 how quickly a newcomer can get going: documentation depth, a free tier or trial, and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.