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What it is

Skritter teaches learners to write Chinese and Japanese characters on Android, iOS, and the web. In the browser, learners can write characters and receive real-time grading. Flashcards give feedback on individual strokes and bring difficult characters back more often, while spaced repetition schedules reviews. Study options include hundreds of textbooks and user-created lists; Skritter says it supports 300+ lists for popular Chinese and Japanese textbooks. Learners can import vocabulary from ChinesePod, sync saved Du Chinese words into a custom deck, and add words from the MDBG dictionary. Offline lessons and personalized review are available, but speech practice is not. Skritter has a free plan and a 7-day free trial. Listed subscriptions include Monthly at $14.99 a month, 6 months at $59.99 a month, 1 year at $99.99 a year, and 1 month at $14.99 a month. The company is identified as Inkren Inc. doing business as Skritter; its help center includes guides for mobile, website, and classroom users.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Skritter teaches learners to write Chinese and Japanese characters.Read 8 Oct 2026 · skritter.com
Free plan
NoRead 19 Sep 2026 · skritter.com
Mobile apps
Skritter’s Chinese and Japanese apps are available for iOS and Android, and support offline reviews.Read 8 Oct 2026 · ios.skritter.com
Support
Skritter provides support resources through its help center, which includes guides for mobile, website, and classroom users.Read 8 Oct 2026 · docs.skritter.com
Founded
2008Read 28 Sep 2026 · skritter.com
ChinesePod integration
Skritter can automatically import vocabulary from ChinesePod for continued study.Read 8 Oct 2026 · skritter.com
Company entity
The privacy policy identifies the company as Inkren Inc. doing business as Skritter.Read 8 Oct 2026 · skritter.com
Du Chinese integration
Users can sync Skritter and Du Chinese accounts so saved Du Chinese words create a custom Skritter deck.Read 8 Oct 2026 · docs.skritter.com
Flashcards
Flashcards provide stroke-level feedback and repeat difficult characters more often.Read 8 Oct 2026 · skritter.com
Handwriting
Users can write characters in the browser and receive real-time grading.Read 8 Oct 2026 · skritter.com
Languages offered
2Read 19 Sep 2026 · skritter.com
MDBG integration
The MDBG dictionary integration lets users add words to a custom Skritter deck.Read 8 Oct 2026 · docs.skritter.com
Offline lessons
YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · skritter.com
Payment security
Skritter says sensitive information is encrypted using SSL, it does not store credit card information, and payments are handled by third-party platforms.Read 8 Oct 2026 · skritter.com
Personalized review
YesRead 19 Sep 2026 · skritter.com
Review scheduling
Skritter uses a spaced repetition system to schedule reviews.Read 8 Oct 2026 · skritter.com
Speech practice
NoRead 19 Sep 2026 · skritter.com
Student privacy
Skritter says student personal information is used solely to provide its services and that its collection, use, and disclosure comply with FERPA and applicable laws.Read 8 Oct 2026 · skritter.com
Study materials
Users can study from hundreds of textbooks and user lists or make their own lists.Read 8 Oct 2026 · skritter.com
Textbook lists
Skritter says it supports 300+ lists for popular Chinese and Japanese textbooks.Read 8 Oct 2026 · skritter.com

Plans and prices

Monthly $14.99 a month billed monthly Includes a 7-day free trial Read 19 Sep 2026 · skritter.com
6 months $59.99 a month Includes a 7-day free trial Read 19 Sep 2026 · skritter.com
1 year $99.99 a year $99.99 for 1 year 44% savings · 7-day free trial Read 8 Oct 2026 · skritter.com
1 month $14.99 a month $14.99 per month 7-day free trial Read 8 Oct 2026 · skritter.com
6 months $59.99, paid once $59.99 for 6 months 33% savings · 7-day free trial Read 8 Oct 2026 · skritter.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Real-time character grading in the browser
  • Stroke-level feedback on flashcards
  • Offline lessons and personalized review
  • Connects with ChinesePod, Du Chinese, and MDBG

Limits

  • No speech practice
  • The 6 months plan is $59.99 a month

Who it suits

Skritter suits learners focused on writing Chinese or Japanese characters, especially those using textbooks, custom lists, or connected vocabulary sources. Its browser writing, offline lessons, and personalized review offer several ways to study.

Verdict

Skritter focuses on character writing, with stroke feedback and scheduled review at its core. Learners should weigh the listed subscription options and note that speech practice is not included.

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