6.1.1
2023-04-18
Chinese Writer now synchronises your learning data and streak with your trainchinese account, making it possible to study on multiple devices and in a classroom setting! We've also made it easier to switch between accounts on a shared device. Thanks to all those who've suggested features like these!
5.6.2
2022-07-31
This update adds the ability to play packs in their original order. Thanks to our amazing community of users for suggestions like this one!
5.6.1
2022-07-04
This update adds a requested feature for exporting/importing learning progress. Thanks to everyone learning with Chinese Writer!
5.6.0
2022-06-03
This update fixes an issue where some search results weren't shown, and includes a couple of tweaks to the UI to make things clearer. Thanks for playing Chinese Writer!
5.3.0
2021-04-20
This update adds "Hard mode": the ability to completely hide characters until you start drawing them. Thanks to all those users who suggested this extra challenge!
5.2.0
2021-04-07
In this update we've added a feature many of you have requested: you can now search the entire set of characters right from the menu screen. Thanks for all your feedback!
5.0.7
2021-02-28
This update includes bug fixes and performance improvements. Thanks for using Chinese Writer!
5.0.6
2021-01-31
This update adds achievements for streaks, and fixes an issue with the leaderboard. Thanks for using Chinese Writer!
5.0.5
2021-01-28
This update includes bug fixes and performance improvements. Thanks for using Chinese Writer!
5.0.3
2021-01-12
This update includes bug fixes and performance improvements. Thanks for using Chinese Writer!
5.0.2
2021-01-01
This update restores 'bonus rockets', and includes other fixes and performance improvements. Thanks for using Chinese Writer!
5.0.1
2020-12-22
We hope you're enjoying the new Chinese Writer! This update adds a leaderboard for daily, monthly and all-time high scores. As always, send feedback to:
[email protected].
5.0
2020-12-15
This is a major update to Chinese Writer which includes character packs, more details for each character, a multiple choice romanisation quiz during play, stroke names, character decompositions, easier access to your trainchinese vocab lists and much more. We hope you enjoy it! Your feedback is appreciated—please send it to
[email protected] as always!
3.1.1
2020-09-28
This update fixes an issue for iPad users renaming character packs, and for all users importing vocab lists from a trainchinese account.
3.1.0
2020-09-22
This update fixes a main menu issue for iOS 14 users. Thanks for playing Chinese Writer!
3.0.8
2019-07-01
This version fixes an issue where shared character packs couldn't be opened from email attachments.
3.0.7
2019-06-29
This update fixes an issue where some users of iPhone XR, XS and XS Max were unable to play or browse characters. Thank you to all who reported the issue!
3.0.6
2019-06-25
This update fixes the incorrect layout when practicing characters on iPhone X-family devices, and also a bug that could result in contacts to customer service being sent multiple times. Thanks for playing Chinese Writer!
3.0.5
2018-07-28
Now you can play at a more relaxed pace, with up to 60 seconds before a character hits the bottom. Plus we've improved the shuffling so you don't see the same characters over and over. There are also some lovely bug fixes for iOS 9 and small screens!
3.0.3
2018-05-01
Choose the all-new "painted" (Kai-style) typeface for more naturally-written Chinese! Plus we've redesigned the menu and custom packs feature and drastically simplified upgrade options for ease-of-use. We hope you continue to enjoy Chinese Writer!
3.0.2
2016-09-23
Bugfixes for iOS 10
3.0.1
2016-04-19
— create character packs from any text containing Chinese characters
— new typeface for menus
3.0.0
2015-09-16
- iOS 9 compatibility
2.6
2015-05-14
Search of characters with uppercase and lowercase letters
Possibility of duplicate character packs to edit them
Bugfixes for latest versions of iOS
2.5
2013-09-16
- Bug fixes
- Updates for new iOS