Master Japanese, Korean, and Chinese by writing every character stroke by stroke — the way native speakers actually learn.
HeyWrite teaches correct stroke order through guided drawing practice on your phone. Unlike flashcard apps, your muscle memory does the memorizing — characters stick because your hand remembers them.
-- WHY STROKE ORDER MATTERS --
Research shows handwriting beats passive study. Every character you draw in HeyWrite follows the exact stroke sequence used in Japan, Korea, and China — the same method taught in schools there. Correct stroke order makes your handwriting readable and speeds recognition.
-- THREE LANGUAGES, ONE APP --
JAPANESE
* Hiragana & Katakana (kana): all 46+46 characters with stroke order
* Kanji: JLPT N5 through N1 (2000+ kanji organized by exam level)
* Hear native-speaker pronunciation for every character
KOREAN
* Hangul: all consonants and vowels with stroke order
* TOPIK 1 through TOPIK 6 vocabulary
MANDARIN CHINESE
* Hanzi: HSK 1 through HSK 9 (3000+ characters)
* Simplified characters with stroke-by-stroke guidance
-- HOW IT WORKS --
1. Trace — follow the stroke guide to learn correct order
2. Write free — recall the character from memory without hints
3. Quiz — multiple-choice review to reinforce retention
4. Spaced repetition — smart scheduling brings back characters right before you forget them
-- COMPLETE OFFICIAL CURRICULA --
* JLPT N5, N4, N3, N2, N1 — full kanji and kana sets
* HSK 1–9 — complete simplified Chinese character lists
* TOPIK 1–6 — full Hangul writing syllabus
-- FREE TO START --
Hundreds of characters are free. Upgrade to Premium for unlimited access to all JLPT, HSK, and TOPIK levels and every feature.
PERFECT FOR:
* JLPT test-takers who need kanji writing practice
* HSK candidates building Chinese character recognition
* K-pop and K-drama fans who want to read and write Hangul
* Beginners who tried Duolingo or WaniKani but want real handwriting
* Anyone replacing Skritter who wants a mobile-first experience
Download HeyWrite and write your first character today.
Terms of Use: https://heywrite.euplabs.net/terms
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What's new in v3.3.10:
- Fixed notifications on iPhone: from this version your device can finally receive study reminders and offer alerts
- Seasonal offers now have their own look, showing the discount and time left at a glance
- Fixed the purchase button showing a discount that didn't match the actual price
- Small polish throughout
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Version 3.3.10
The developer, Linh Nguyen, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
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Information
Size
306.8 MB
Category
Education
Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.5 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 15.5 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 15.5 or later.
iPod touch Requires iOS 15.5 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 12.4 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
Linh Nguyen has not identified itself as a trader for this app. If you are a consumer in the European Economic Area, consumer rights do not apply to agreements between you and the provider.
