Stroke by stroke
Loop the full order before writing, follow only the next stroke, or reduce and hide completed references as confidence grows.
Chinese writing for iPhone and iPad
See every stroke.
Make every mark yours.
HanziGlow combines clear stroke-order guidance, responsive finger and Apple Pencil writing, pronunciation, classic passages, replay, and local history in one calm practice space.
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Practice that stays focused
Move from an animated whole-character preview to the next stroke, write directly in every grid, and revisit your own ink without leaving the flow.
Characters in passages
Practice public-domain poetry and prose, move through nearby context, or create personal passages from typing, paste, or a text file.
Your writing, locally
Replay, compare, switch among saved attempts, and preserve readable history even after a subscription ends.
Private by design
HanziGlow needs no account, contains no ads, and uses no remote behavior analytics. Personal passages and handwriting history remain on the device unless you choose to export them.
Free core and optional subscription
Practice 200 common characters for free. Monthly and yearly plans unlock the same 3,500-character library and advanced practice. Eligible new subscribers may receive a one-week free trial. Prices and eligibility are shown by the App Store before purchase; subscriptions renew automatically until canceled in Apple Account settings.