Skritter: Write Chinese

It is expensive, but this is the app you definitely need to learn Chinese

I love the app! After 3 years learning Chinese, this app has been the only way of consistently practicing writing Chinese. It also has decks for the books we use in class , really awesome!

Una de las apps que más me ha gustado a la hora de estudiar caracteres…

I discovered Skritter by chance and after 2 months subscribed I have get used to practice an hour everyday. My Chinese level has dramatically improved and I am now confident that I will be able to pass my next HSK5 exam. The price is a bit high, but it is totally worth it if you use it thoroughly. I would highly recommend Skritter as a complement to your Chinese course/class in order to learn more fast. They have the vocabulary of several books incorporated. Therefore, you can learn the vocabulary before the class and be better prepared. 加油 Skritter!!

Me gusta esta nueva versión, es más fácil cuando ya sabes un poco de chino por eso recomiendo que en el título pongan que es para intermedios porque sino cualquiera podría rechazarlo nada más descargarlo ya que no entendería nada.

La versión antigua está mejor. Cuando toca la parte del pinyin no lo lee. Aparecen números en el pinyin en vez del símbolo del tono. Bonito nuevo diseño pero peor para el estudio de los caracteres. Espero que no quiten la versión antigua.

Very comprehensive and well made app with lots of videos and leaning exercises.

I downloaded this app as a supplement to my Chinese classes in the hopes that it can aid in my character and word retention outside of my flash cards and Chinese homework. I knew the app was subscription based. However, I wrongly assumed that the app would allow me the freedom to test some of its features WITHOUT inputting my payment info. Unfortunately, I’m unable to try out even a few decks already provided in the app without needing to, “Activate a subscription to unlock learning on all decks and more.” I understand the need for the app to maintain its subscription model. However, I think it’s absurd that you need to provide payment information upfront to even DO ANYTHING in the app. I don’t want to use the 7-day free trial because I don’t even know what the app can offer me in the first place, again, WITHOUT providing payment information. In comparison to other subscription-based language learning apps, a free version is available albeit with limited access or fewer features. Unlike Skritter, I’m more inclined to try at least the 7-day free trial because I already know what the app offers and whether or not it works for me. The fact that Skritter doesn’t offer that option and requires that you provide payment info for JUST a 7-day free trial doesn’t make sense and is extremely frustrating for a broke student like me. TL; DR - the app does not offer free features and requires payment upfront to try the only free option available, the 7-day free trial. I wish I could comment about the quality of the app itself and its ability to help in my Chinese studies. Unfortunately, everything is locked behind a paywall.

I was using two different flash card apps to approach two different directions. Skritter does both and adds additional approach to learn I did not realize existed. It’s great.

My favourite resource for learning Chinese. Whenever I learn some new vocab, I add it to a custom deck and the review systems are perfect for solidifying everything in my brain. I consider the words saved to be my primary indicator of vocabulary progress. Also they provide great support. I emailed the team about an edge case bug that was causing some progress not to be saved, and they began a conversation with me to figure out the cause and resolve it within a week.