Hanzi Writer comparisons
Hanzi Writer is compared head-to-head with Zishu, Skritter and Kanji Dojo and more: 7 head-to-heads in Handwriting Practice Apps, each with the specs and prices we checked.
Hanzi Writer head-to-head
- Hanzi Writer vs Zishu
- Hanzi Writer vs Skritter
- Hanzi Writer vs Kanji Dojo
- Hanzi Writer vs Nazoru
- Hanzi Writer vs Copybook Club
- Hanzi Writer vs HanziStroke
- Hanzi Writer vs Chinese Stroke Order
Hanzi Writer vs each of them
| # | Tool | Free plan | Paid from | Pen-control exercises | Supported platforms | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hanzi Writer | Yes | Yes | ios, android, macos | 9.4 | |
| 2 | Zishu | Yes | Free | Yes | ios | 9.2 |
| 3 | Skritter | No | $99.99/yr | 9.0 | ||
| 4 | Kanji Dojo | Yes | Yes | windows, macos, linux, android, ios | 8.9 | |
| 5 | Nazoru | Yes | $39.99/yr | Yes | ios, macos, android | 8.8 |
| 6 | Copybook Club | Yes | Yes | ios | 8.7 | |
| 7 | HanziStroke | Yes | Yes | web | 8.6 | |
| 8 | Chinese Stroke Order | Yes | ios, android, macos | 8.5 |
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Compared by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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