LetterSchool is a learning app that teaches handwriting, phonics, numbers and spelling through activities for young children.
Best Handwriting Practice Apps in 2026
Learners can use handwriting practice apps to work on writing by hand, with the specific practice varying across options. Compare writing modes and age levels, then look at custom word practice and pen-control exercises to see what kinds of practice are covered. Progress tracking offers another comparison point, while supported platforms, free plans, and paid-from pricing help clarify access and cost. Kanji Dojo,…
Nazoru is a handwriting practice app for Japanese learners working on kanji, hiragana, and katakana.
Writing Wizard is a handwriting practice app that helps children trace letters, numbers, and words.
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Letterpaths
Letterpaths is a free handwriting practice resource with letter formation materials aligned to the UK primary school curriculum.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSWebAPI7.7Free plan - 5
Handwriting Repeater
Handwriting Repeater is a free browser-based tool for practicing handwriting by placing repeated sentences on a digital canvas.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb7.3Free plan - 6
Kitsunewa Writing Practice
Kitsunewa Writing Practice helps learners study Japanese kana and kanji stroke order by watching characters, tracing them, and writing them from memory.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb7.2From $4.08 a month - 7

Skritter
AndroidiOSWeb7.2From $99.99 a year - 8

Kanji Dojo
Kanji Dojo is an open-source app for learning Japanese character writing, meanings, readings, and related vocabulary.
Free planAndroidiOSWebLinux7.1Free plan - 9
iTrace
iTrace is a handwriting practice app for children, available on Android and iOS.
Free planAndroidiOS6.9From $4.99 a month - 10
Trazos
Trazos is a handwriting practice app for children that guides them through tracing letters, numbers, and words against on-screen models.
Free planiOSmacOS6.8$6.99 one-time - 11
Copybook Club
Free planiOS6.7Free plan - 12

Hanzi Writer
Hanzi Writer is a Chinese handwriting practice app that checks stroke order, direction, starting point, shape, and proportion as you write.
Free planAndroidiOSmacOS6.6Free plan - 13

Cursive: Learn Cursive
Cursive: Learn Cursive is a handwriting practice app for tracing cursive letters and words.
Free planAndroidiOSmacOS6.5Free plan - 14
KanaStroke
KanaStroke is a Japanese handwriting app for practicing the stroke order of Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji.
iOSmacOS6.5From ¥800 a month - 15
Chinese Stroke Order
Chinese Stroke Order is a Chinese-character lookup and learning app for Android, iOS and macOS.
AndroidiOSmacOS6.3From CN¥98 a year - 16

KanjiPad
KanjiPad teaches Japanese kanji with on-screen brush-style writing practice, stroke-order guidance, quizzes, and spaced repetition.
AndroidiOSWebmacOS6.3 - 17
Turtle Practice
Turtle Practice is an AI-powered Chinese stroke-order practice app for elementary-age children.
Free planAndroidiOS6.3Free plan - 18
HanziPress
HanziPress is a free web toolkit for Chinese learners, teachers, parents, and classrooms.
Free planWeb6.2Free plan - 196.2$1.99 one-time
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Cursive Practice
Free planiOS6.0$0.99 one-time - 21
GridHanzi
GridHanzi is a free web tool for turning English or Chinese word lists into printable Chinese character practice worksheets.
Free planWeb6.0Free plan - 22
Merry Mandarin Stroke Order Practice
Merry Mandarin Stroke Order Practice is a free web tool for learning to write Chinese characters.
Free planWeb6.0Free plan - 235.9Free plan
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5.8From $15.90 a year - 25

HanziStroke
HanziStroke is a Chinese-learning service for character lookup, stroke-order practice, vocabulary study, and review.
iOSWeb5.7

