Remember every Chinese character you learn. Most apps ask you to recognize characters. Skritter asks you to write them, because writing is one of the fastest ways to make a character stick.
When you write a character, you recall every part of it, so the next time you see it, you really know it. Self-studying or taking classes? Learn Mandarin with HSK, TOCFL and textbook vocab, in simplified or traditional characters.
WRITE TO REMEMBER
Recall each character stroke by stroke, with instant feedback on your handwriting and stroke order. Prefer to focus on readings and meanings? You can turn writing off any time.
SPACED REPETITION THAT FITS YOUR DAY
Our spaced repetition system (SRS) brings each word back just before you forget it, so you practice what is slipping and skip what you know. Daily reminders keep the habit going, and a few minutes a day adds up to thousands of characters over time.
HSK, TOCFL AND YOUR TEXTBOOK
- HSK 3.0 levels 1 to 3, with more levels added as they are released
- Every HSK 2.0 level
- TOCFL decks
- Most popular Chinese textbook series, chapter by chapter, so you can study this week's words tonight
700+ DECKS AND GUIDED COURSES
- The Skritter Character Course: learn how characters work and master 150 high-use characters
- 100 Common Radicals: see how characters are built
- Chinese Stroke Order: eight simple rules for balanced, readable handwriting
- Hundreds more topics, with new video lessons added regularly
- Or build your own word list in seconds.
YOUR SCRIPT, YOUR WAY
Study traditional or simplified characters, or both, with pinyin or zhuyin (bopomofo).
THREE WRITING MODES
Start with guided strokes and hints, move to freehand, then write whole characters from memory and grade yourself.
SKRITTER PREMIUM
- Personalized SRS reviews
- Instant handwriting and stroke order feedback
- HSK, TOCFL, textbook lists and 700+ official decks
- Example sentences, tone practice and tips from expert teachers
- Web, mobile and offline support
- One subscription covers both Skritter Chinese and Skritter Japanese
Privacy Policy: https://skritter.com/legal
Terms of Use: https://docs.skritter.com/article/133-terms-of-use
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
out of 5
8 Ratings
A fresh new look and more control over how you study:
• Redesigned home, decks and progress screens
• Review: Due or Continuous mode, pick decks, starred words only
• Test: pick sections or specific words
• Smoother reviews, faster downloads, and bug fixes
Version 2026.10.2
The developer, Inkren, Inc., indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
Purchases
Contact Info
User Content
Identifiers
Usage Data
Diagnostics
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
Purchases
Contact Info
User Content
Identifiers
Usage Data
Diagnostics
Privacy practices may vary based, for example, on the features you use or your age. Learn More
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
Provider
Inkren, Inc.
Size
57.3 MB
Category
Education
Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later.
iPod touch Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
