# Pinyin Bopomofo Converter — Simplified Traditional Convert

> Chinese pinyin and Zhuyin converter with character and date conversion. (iPhone/iPad app by Takumi Sato.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinyin-bopomofo-converter/id1163729752 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Takumi Sato](https://appshunter.io/developer/1243850261)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 23 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Dutch, French (France), Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Russian and 5 more
- Released: 2016-10-11
- Data updated: 2026-07-07
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinyin-bopomofo-converter/id1163729752/reviews.md

## What is Pinyin Bopomofo Converter?

This app is a Chinese pinyin and Zhuyin converter.
It also has a function to search for pinyin and Zhuyin of Chinese characters.
There is also a function to convert simplified Chinese characters into traditional Chinese characters.
(e.g.) 出租车→計程車

pinyin sound is mainly used in mainland China, and sound zhuyin is used in Taiwan.
Chinese people can't read intones, Taiwanese people can't read roaring sounds, so be careful. It also supports both simplified and traditional characters.
You can also search for the farming year(農曆年).
(Example)
January 01, 1970, 星期四
戊辰年初， 龙年  龍年

Korean, Russian and Katakana (Japanese) are also supported.
Main features
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・ Reading
・ History save
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## Key features

- Pinyin and Zhuyin conversion
- Simplified to traditional character conversion
- Chinese character pinyin/Zhuyin search
- Lunar calendar date conversion
- Supports Korean, Russian, and Japanese Katakana
- History save

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads / Monthly | $1.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinyin-bopomofo-converter/id1163729752/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Get Convert To Pinyin Free

*2021-10-29*

The app works okay, but they run ads and you should just get a free version of this.

**Developer response:** アプリの評価のみにしてください。
意味のわからない投稿をやめて下さい。

### 1/5 — Clunky and full of ads

*2019-08-25*

Didn't even work and just shows tons of ads. Boooooo👎

**Developer response:** Dear User,

First and foremost, we want to express our sincere apologies if you've had a less than satisfactory experience with our app. Your review, although expressed with displeasure, is vital to us because it helps us understand where our service isn't meeting expectations and what we need to focus on improving.

While it's unfortunate that you experienced functional difficulties with our app, it's this sort of candid feedback that enables us to continually refine and perfect our offerings. We firmly believe that every criticism is accompanied by an opportunity for growth. 

When it comes to ads, we're fully aware of the potential frustration they can create. Nonetheless, as is the case with many free apps, the revenue generated from these ads is what keeps our service operational and continually improving. We work tirelessly to strike the right balance between displaying ads and providing a user-friendly experience, and it's evident that we haven't quite met that balance in your case.

Having said that, we don't want ads to overshadow the core purpose and functionality of our app. If you've been experiencing an excessive number of ads, we sincerely apologize. We're currently working on implementing measures to better balance ad frequency without compromising the user experience, and we're also exploring various avenues for providing an ad-free or minimal-ad option for our users.

Regarding the functionality issues you mentioned - "Didn't even work" - we understand how incredibly frustrating this must have been. We've taken your feedback to our technical team who are now in the process of determining what could have caused the issue. However, in order to troubleshoot effectively, we may need more specific details from you. We'd be most appreciative if you could provide more information about what went wrong, such as the actions you took before the problem occurred, the exact nature of the issue, and any error messages you may have received.

We aim to create a product that not only meets, but exceeds your expectations. While we have clearly fallen short of this aim in your case, we are committed to doing everything we can to remedy this situation. 

Finally, we want to express our gratitude to you for taking the time to share your feedback. It's thanks to engaged users like yourself that we are able to continually enhance and refine our service. We genuinely appreciate your critique, and we're committed to turning your disappointing experience into a positive one.

Again, our deepest apologies for your unsatisfactory experience, and we assure you that we're making all efforts to resolve the issues you've encountered.

Best Regards,

### 1/5 — 옛날에도 허접했지만

*2018-07-23*

이젠 아예 되지도않네요

**Developer response:** 안녕하세요! 고객님의 리뷰에 대한 답글을 작성해 드리겠습니다.

안타깝게도 당사의 앱이 고객님의 기대에 부응하지 못한 것 같아 정말 죄송합니다. 우리는 항상 최고의 사용자 경험을 제공하기 위해 노력하고 있습니다. 고객님의 소중한 피드백은 우리에게 큰 도전과 발전의 기회를 주었습니다.

다만, 현재의 문제를 해결하고 더 나은 서비스를 제공하기 위해 더 많은 정보를 제공해 주실 수 있을까요? 어떤 기능이 작동하지 않았는지 또는 어떤 어려움을 겪으셨는지 자세한 설명을 부탁드립니다. 이를 통해 저희는 문제를 파악하고 보다 나은 앱을 개발할 수 있을 것입니다.

또한, 저희가 제공하는 앱을 다시 한 번 사용해 보시고 혹시 문제가 지속되는 경우에는 언제든지 저희 고객 서비스팀에 문의해 주세요. 우리는 항상 여러분을 도와드릴 준비가 되어 있습니다.

고객님의 지속적인 지원과 관심에 감사드리며, 앞으로 더 나은 서비스를 제공하도록 노력하겠습니다. 감사합니다!

## Frequently asked questions about Pinyin Bopomofo Converter

### What is Pinyin Bopomofo Converter?

Pinyin Bopomofo Converter is a tool that converts Chinese characters between pinyin and Zhuyin phonetic systems. It also facilitates the conversion of simplified Chinese characters to traditional Chinese characters and can search for the pinyin and Zhuyin of specific characters.

### Does Pinyin Bopomofo Converter support both simplified and traditional Chinese characters?

Yes, Pinyin Bopomofo Converter supports both simplified and traditional Chinese characters. It can convert simplified characters to traditional ones, such as '出租车' to '計程車'.

### Can Pinyin Bopomofo Converter convert dates to the Chinese lunar calendar?

Yes, the app can search for the farming year (農曆年), also known as the Chinese lunar calendar. For example, it can convert 'January 01, 1970, 星期四' to '戊辰年初， 龙年 龍年'.

### What other languages does Pinyin Bopomofo Converter support?

In addition to Chinese, Pinyin Bopomofo Converter also supports Korean, Russian, and Katakana (Japanese).

### How much does Pinyin Bopomofo Converter cost?

The app is free to download and use. However, it offers a subscription plan for $1.99 per month to remove ads and unlock all functions.

### Does Pinyin Bopomofo Converter have ads?

Yes, Pinyin Bopomofo Converter contains advertisements. Users can opt for a subscription to remove these ads.

### How often is Pinyin Bopomofo Converter updated?

The app was last updated on November 5, 2025, indicating a recent update. The current version is 5.0.5.

### What devices is Pinyin Bopomofo Converter available on?

Pinyin Bopomofo Converter is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.0.5 — 2025-11-05

bug fix

### 5.0.4 — 2025-09-08

bug fix

### 5.0.3 — 2025-07-30

bug fix

### 5.0.2 — 2025-07-06

bug fix

### 5.0.1 — 2025-07-04

bug fix

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