Head-to-head · Handwriting Practice Apps
Nazoru vs Skritter
Nazoru leads on 3 checks, Skritter on 0, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 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
- Free planonly Nazoru
- Most featuresNazoru · 2 of 3
Nazoru scores higher on our rubric for handwriting practice apps: 7.7 against 7.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.
Nazoru offers free plan; Skritter doesn't. Nazoru offers pen-control exercises; Skritter doesn't publish it. Nazoru offers progress tracking; Skritter doesn't publish it.
Nazoru is the better fit for japanese learners using study-service integrations. Skritter is the better fit for serious Chinese and Japanese learners.
- Nazoru fits best
Japanese learners using study-service integrations
- Skritter fits best
Serious Chinese and Japanese learners
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Side by side
| Feature | Nazoru 7.7/10 Visit ↗ | Skritter 7.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.7 | 7.6 |
| Ranking | #3 in Handwriting Practice Apps | #4 in Handwriting Practice Apps |
| Best for | Japanese learners using study-service integrations | Serious Chinese and Japanese learners |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $3.99/mo | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS, macOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Features Nazoru 2/3 · Skritter 0/3 | ||
| Pen-control exercises | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Custom word practice | Not published | Not published |
| Progress tracking | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Writing modes | Not published | Not published |
| Age levels | Not published | Not published |
| Supported platforms | ios, macos, android | Not published |
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| 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… Read the review → |
Skritter focuses on writing and remembering Chinese and Japanese characters. It is designed for learners who want handwriting practice alongside reading, definitions, tones, audio, and structured vocabulary review. Study modes include… Read the review → |
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
Skritter — where it wins
- Real-time handwriting grading and stroke-order corrections
- Spaced-repetition reviews with custom vocabulary lists
- Offline mobile review across iOS and Android
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Access requires a paid subscription after the 7-day trial
- Focuses on Chinese and Japanese rather than broader language study
- 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 → - Skritter7.6/10 · 7-day trial
A focused handwriting app for serious Chinese and Japanese learners.
Visit SkritterFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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