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Skritter
by Skritter
What Skritter is
Skritter teaches learners to write Chinese and Japanese characters on the web, Android, and iOS. In a browser, users can write characters and receive real-time grading. Flashcards give feedback on individual strokes and revisit difficult characters more often, while spaced repetition schedules reviews. Learners can study from hundreds of textbooks and user lists or create their own; Skritter says it supports more than 300 lists for popular Chinese and Japanese textbooks. Vocabulary can be imported from ChinesePod, saved Du Chinese words can form a custom Skritter deck when accounts are synced, and the MDBG dictionary can add words to a deck. Offline lessons and personalized review are available, but speech practice is not. Skritter offers a free plan and a 7-day free trial. Listed subscriptions include Monthly at $14.99 a month, 1 year at $99.99 a year, and 6 months at $59.99 a month. The company is identified as Inkren Inc. doing business as Skritter. Its help center has guides for mobile, website, and classroom users.
Who it suits
Skritter suits learners focused on writing Chinese or Japanese characters and studying with textbook or custom lists. Its offline lessons and personalized review may fit learners who want scheduled practice.
What it does well
- Real-time grading for browser handwriting.
- Flashcards provide stroke-level feedback.
- Spaced repetition schedules reviews.
- Supports more than 300 textbook lists.
- Offline lessons and personalized review are available.
What to know first
- Speech practice is not available.
- The 6-month plan is listed at $59.99 a month.
- A 7-day trial is the listed trial period.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly | billed monthly · Includes a 7-day free trial | $14.99 a month |
| 1 year | $99.99 for 1 year · 44% savings · 7-day free trial | $99.99 a year |
| 1 month | $14.99 per month · 7-day free trial | $14.99 a month |
| 6 months | $59.99 for 6 months · 33% savings · 7-day free trial | $59.99, paid once |
As skritter.com lists them, read 19 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the Skritter website
- Install the Android or iOS app
- Create or access an account through Skritter
- Choose the free plan or start the 7-day trial
- Select a study list, textbook list, or integration deck
- Choose a paid subscription if needed
Verdict
Skritter focuses on character writing, feedback, and scheduled review, with support for study lists and selected vocabulary integrations. Speech practice is absent, so it may not fit learners seeking that feature.
Questions
What does Skritter teach?
Skritter teaches learners to write Chinese and Japanese characters.
Which platforms support Skritter?
Skritter is available on Android, iOS, and the web.
Is there a free plan or trial?
Skritter has a free plan and offers a 7-day free trial.
How much do subscriptions cost?
Monthly and 1 month cost $14.99 a month. The 6 months option is $59.99 a month, and 1 year costs $99.99 a year.
Can Skritter work offline?
Yes. Offline lessons are available.
Does Skritter provide speech practice?
No. Speech practice is not included.
Facts from Skritter's own pages
- ChinesePod integration
- Skritter can automatically import vocabulary from ChinesePod for continued study. · skritter.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Company entity
- The privacy policy identifies the company as Inkren Inc. doing business as Skritter. · skritter.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Du Chinese integration
- Users can sync Skritter and Du Chinese accounts so saved Du Chinese words create a custom Skritter deck. · docs.skritter.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Flashcards
- Flashcards provide stroke-level feedback and repeat difficult characters more often. · skritter.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2008 · skritter.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- No · skritter.com, 19 Sept 2026
- Handwriting
- Users can write characters in the browser and receive real-time grading. · skritter.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Languages offered
- 2 · skritter.com, 19 Sept 2026
- MDBG integration
- The MDBG dictionary integration lets users add words to a custom Skritter deck. · docs.skritter.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Mobile apps
- Skritter’s Chinese and Japanese apps are available for iOS and Android, and support offline reviews. · ios.skritter.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Offline lessons
- Yes · skritter.com, 19 Sept 2026
- 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. · skritter.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Personalized review
- Yes · skritter.com, 19 Sept 2026
- Purpose
- Skritter teaches learners to write Chinese and Japanese characters. · skritter.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Review scheduling
- Skritter uses a spaced repetition system to schedule reviews. · skritter.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Speech practice
- No · skritter.com, 19 Sept 2026
- 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. · skritter.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Study materials
- Users can study from hundreds of textbooks and user lists or make their own lists. · skritter.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- Skritter provides support resources through its help center, which includes guides for mobile, website, and classroom users. · docs.skritter.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Textbook lists
- Skritter says it supports 300+ lists for popular Chinese and Japanese textbooks. · skritter.com, 8 Oct 2026
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