Japanese, Chinese and English · for iPad and iPhone

Learn to write by hand.

Watch each letter or character being written, trace it, then write it from memory. Every attempt is scored on shape, size and stroke order, so you know exactly what to fix.

Coming soon to the App StoreFree to start · no account · works offline
Stroke by strokeStroke order, direction and brush endings for Japanese and Chinese, with readings you can hear.
Learn to read it, tooHear a word, pick the character. Numbers and everyday words come first.
Real words and phrasesEveryday words and first phrases, with readings you can hear, written in real practice squares.
The method

How it works

1 · WatchSee the letter or character written stroke by stroke, in the right order and direction.
2 · TraceWrite over the gray guide until the shape is in your hand.
3 · CopyWrite it beside the model, at the size you pick.
4 · From memoryNo guide, no model. You get a score on shape, size, baseline and stroke order, and a tip for the next try.
What's inside

Everything you need to write well

Japanese and Chinese

Stroke by stroke, the way it’s taught

  • Basic strokes first, then numbers, everyday characters and first phrases you can use on day one
  • Hiragana, katakana and the first-year (JLPT N5) kanji
  • The first-level (HSK 1) Mandarin characters and words, simplified, with pinyin
  • Stroke order, direction and brush endings checked on every character, with the stroke to fix shown in orange
  • Every reading spoken aloud, with example words
English handwriting

Print, cursive and drafting

  • Letters taught in families, then words and whole lines
  • Scored on shape, size, baseline and stroke order
  • Choose your size, from small notes to big practice letters
  • Pencil, ballpoint, felt tip, brush and more, in a choice of inks
A few minutes a day

Short lessons that build

  • Lessons that build on each other, from your first stroke to whole sentences
  • A daily challenge, levels, streaks and weekly quests
  • Seven games that train your hand: Perfect Shape, Steady Hand, Rhythm Strokes, Pressure Control, Baseline Runner, Word Rush and Flash Memory
  • Stats that show your handwriting improving
Your handwriting, as a font

Type in your own hand

  • Write the alphabet once, or scan a page
  • LineType turns it into a real font file
  • Install it on a Mac or PC, or add it to apps like Procreate
Made for Apple Pencil

Feels like paper

  • Pressure shapes every stroke
  • See where the nib will land before it touches
  • Double-tap to undo; squeeze Pencil Pro for the next letter
  • Palm rejection, so you can rest your hand. A finger works too
Private by design

Your writing stays yours

  • No account and no sign-up
  • No ads, no analytics, no tracking
  • Everything stays on your device, and it all works offline
  • Dark mode for planes and late nights, light for daytime: it follows your device, or pick one in settings
Practice

A few minutes a day

Watch, trace, writeEvery letter the same way: watch it written, trace it, copy it, then write it from memory.
Games for your handPerfect circles, steady lines, rhythm and even spacing: the control behind good handwriting.
Keeps you coming backA daily challenge, streaks and levels. Travel phrases from Osaka to Hokkaido when you're ready.
For everyone

Who it's for

KidsPrint first, then cursive, one stroke at a time, with stars to earn and a streak to keep.
AdultsNeater, faster handwriting in a few minutes a day, with scores that show you improving.
Japanese and Chinese learnersKana, kanji and hanzi with stroke order, readings you can hear and real words and phrases.
Your own fontWrite the alphabet once and LineType turns it into a font file you can use on your computer or in apps like Procreate.
Pricing

Free to start. Pro when you're ready.

Free$0
  • The full print course
  • The first unit of every course: in Japanese and Chinese, the basic strokes and first characters
  • The daily challenge
  • A game a day
Pro · yearly$29.99 / year7 days free, then $29.99 a year
  • Every course and character
  • Unlimited games
  • Hand stats and signature practice
  • Profiles for the whole family
Pro · monthly or lifetime$4.99 / monthor $69.99 once, yours forever
  • Everything in Pro
  • Cancel monthly any time
  • Lifetime: one payment, no subscription

Family Sharing: one purchase covers up to six people. Prices in US dollars; the App Store shows yours. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period, in Settings › your name › Subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple account at confirmation, or when the free trial ends. Terms of Use · Privacy policy

Information

The details

Made by
LineType
Category
Education
Works on
iPhone and iPad, iOS and iPadOS 18 or later
Input
Apple Pencil (including Pencil Pro) or finger
Teaches
English (print, cursive, drafting), Japanese, Mandarin Chinese
App language
English
Age rating
4+
Privacy
Data not collected
Offline
Everything works without a connection
Family Sharing
Yes, up to six people
Support
Help and contact
Copyright
© 2026 LineType
Questions

Quick answers

Do I need an Apple Pencil?
No. A finger works everywhere. Apple Pencil adds pressure, a nib you can see before it lands, and palm rejection.
Do I need an account?
No account and no sign-up. Your writing and progress stay on your iPad or iPhone, and LineType works offline. See the privacy policy.
What's free?
The full print course, the first unit of every course, the daily challenge and a game a day. LineType Pro unlocks every course and character, unlimited games, hand stats, signature practice and profiles for the whole family.
How does the free trial work?
Choose Pro yearly and the first 7 days are free. Cancel before the trial ends and you aren't charged; otherwise the yearly plan starts.
Can my family use it?
Yes. Pro works with Family Sharing, so one purchase covers up to six people, and each person can have their own profile.
Is there a dark mode?
Yes. LineType follows your iPhone or iPad's light or dark setting, or you can choose light or dark yourself in settings.
How do I cancel?
In Settings › your name › Subscriptions on your iPhone or iPad, at least 24 hours before the period ends. Lifetime never renews.
Learn to write by hand.Free to start, with no account and nothing to set up.
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