# Skritter

> Skritter is a paid app that quizzes Japanese writing with spaced repetition. Fit versus WaniKani, and when writing practice is the actual bottleneck.

Canonical: https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/skritter
Last updated: 2026-08-14

A handwriting SRS. Useful if stroke order is the job. Redundant if you only need recognition.

Published: 2026-08-14

5 min read

beginner · intermediate · paid · moderate · Kanji · Flashcards & SRS · Web, iPhone, Android

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## Key facts

| Fact | Details |
| --- | --- |
| Best for | Learners who need to write characters by hand |
| Avoid if | You only need to recognize kanji on a screen |
| Pricing | Paid subscription |
| Platform | Web, iPhone, Android |
| Ease of use | moderate |



## Pros

- Learners who need to write characters by hand
- People whose class grades handwriting
- Students who already have a vocab list

## Cons

- You only need to recognize kanji on a screen
- WaniKani already owns your kanji hour
- You will not write daily

Skritter quizzes Japanese writing with spaced repetition. You draw the character; the app scores stroke order and shape.

## Who it fits

It fits learners who must write, not only tap.

## Limits

Recognition from reading does not require this. [WaniKani](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/wanikani) already fills a kanji hour for many people. Do not add both at full volume.

## Sources checked

Product details can change. Evidence pages and their individual check dates appear below. Profile reviewed 2026-08-14.

- [Skritter](https://skritter.com/) - official product · checked 2026-08-14 · Official product page used for the public description, platform, and current offering.

## Alternative tools

- [Kakitori](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/kakitori) - Show-based vocabulary, self-written kanji mnemonics with AI feedback, text mining, and SRS review.
- [Kanji Damage](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/kanji-damage) - A free mnemonic kanji guide with a readable order and blunt stories.
- [Kanji Koohii](https://studyjapanese101.com/resources/kanji-koohii) - Community kanji stories and reviews for Remembering the Kanji users.

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