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Head-to-head · Handwriting Practice Apps

Nazoru vs Chinese Stroke Order Practice

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Nazoru #3 in Handwriting Practice Apps 7.7/10 Free plan · paid from $3.99/mo Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Nazoru
Chinese Stroke Order Practice #7 in Handwriting Practice Apps 7.2/10 Free plan · paid from $5.90/mo Free plan✓ 3 of 3 features Visit site

Nazoru leads on 1 check, Chinese Stroke Order Practice on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreNazoru · 7.7/10
  • Lowest starting priceNazoru · $3.99/mo
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresChinese Stroke Order Practice · 3 of 3

Nazoru scores higher on our rubric for handwriting practice apps: 7.7 against 7.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #7.

Nazoru is cheaper to start at $3.99/mo against $5.9/mo. Chinese Stroke Order Practice offers custom word practice; Nazoru doesn't publish it.

Nazoru is the better fit for japanese learners using study-service integrations. Chinese Stroke Order Practice is the better fit for focused web-based Chinese stroke practice.

  • Nazoru fits best

    Japanese learners using study-service integrations

  • Chinese Stroke Order Practice fits best

    Focused web-based Chinese stroke practice

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Side by side

Feature Nazoru 7.7/10 Visit ↗ Chinese Stroke Order Practice 7.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.7 7.2
Ranking #3 in Handwriting Practice Apps #7 in Handwriting Practice Apps
Best for Japanese learners using study-service integrations Focused web-based Chinese stroke practice
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $3.99/mo (best) $5.9/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Mobile Cloud
Platforms iOS, macOS, Android Web
Support Email Email
Built for Solo Solo, Small business
Features Nazoru 2/3 · Chinese Stroke Order Practice 3/3
Pen-control exercises ✓ ✓
Custom word practice Not published ✓ (best)
Progress tracking ✓ ✓
Specs
Writing modes Not published Not published
Age levels Not published Not published
Supported platforms ios, macos, android web
Our review
Pros
  • Guided tracing gradually reduces assistance toward writing from memory
  • Study paths cover JLPT, grades, frequency, and Heisig
  • Syncs with WaniKani, Bunpro, MaruMori, Anki, Google Drive, and iCloud
  • Custom queues support Chinese words and characters
  • Live handwriting feedback with stroke-by-stroke playback
  • Saved progress and quick practice sets support regular study
Cons
  • The Free plan allows two full practices per day
  • Similar-kanji drills require a paid Unlimited plan
  • Study-service synchronization is limited to selected integrations
  • Available only through a web browser
  • Free sessions are limited to 10 Hanzi
  • Longer queues and unlimited daily practice require Pro
Our verdict

Nazoru is a Japanese handwriting-practice app for learners working on hiragana, katakana, kanji, words, and phrases. Its guided tracing reduces assistance over time, moving practice toward writing from memory. Learners can choose built-in…

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Chinese Stroke Order Practice is a browser-based handwriting tool for Chinese learners. It supports pasted words and characters, animated stroke-order playback, individual stroke inspection, guided tracing with live feedback, and…

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  1. NazoruHandwriting Practice Apps 7.7Free plan · paid from $3.99/mo
  2. Chinese Stroke Order PracticeHandwriting Practice Apps 7.2Free plan · paid from $5.90/mo

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Nazoru — where it wins

    • Guided tracing gradually reduces assistance toward writing from memory
    • Study paths cover JLPT, grades, frequency, and Heisig
    • Syncs with WaniKani, Bunpro, MaruMori, Anki, Google Drive, and iCloud

    Where it doesn't

    • The Free plan allows two full practices per day
    • Similar-kanji drills require a paid Unlimited plan
    • Study-service synchronization is limited to selected integrations

  • Chinese Stroke Order Practice — where it wins

    • Custom queues support Chinese words and characters
    • Live handwriting feedback with stroke-by-stroke playback
    • Saved progress and quick practice sets support regular study

    Where it doesn't

    • Available only through a web browser
    • Free sessions are limited to 10 Hanzi
    • Longer queues and unlimited daily practice require Pro
  • Nazoru7.7/10 · Free plan · paid from $3.99/mo

    A focused Japanese writing app with tracing, study paths, and service sync.

    Visit NazoruFull verdict →
  • Chinese Stroke Order Practice7.2/10 · Free plan · paid from $5.90/mo

    A focused web tool for practicing Chinese characters, stroke order, and short study queues.

    Visit siteFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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