# Snap Pinyin: Photo Translator — Add Pinyin to any Chinese Text

> Add Pinyin to any Chinese Text (iPhone/iPad app by Nathan Zhang.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snap-pinyin-photo-translator/id6769730569 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nathan Zhang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896682780)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-04
- Data updated: 2026-07-26
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snap-pinyin-photo-translator/id6769730569/reviews.md

## What is Snap Pinyin?

Snap a photo of Chinese text and instantly see pinyin pronunciation above every character, plus an English translation. Menus, signs, textbooks, subtitles — if it's Chinese, just use Snap Pinyin. Perfect for Chinese learners and travelers to China.

WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT
Other translation apps give you pinyin separately, but not above each character (it dumps a block of pinyin on you). Snap Pinyin shows pinyin above each character so you know how to pronounce each one.

Terms of Use: 
https://snappinyin.com/terms

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bonus Translations | $2.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.2 — 2026-07-20

Improved pinyin alignment — each syllable now sits centered above its character, even in long sentences
Minor fixes and polish

### 1.0.1 — 2026-07-12

• Subtle haptic feedback on key actions
• Refreshed app icon
• Cleaner pinyin spacing — characters now sit on an even grid

### 1.0 — 2026-06-04

No release notes.

## More apps by Nathan Zhang

- [HanziHunter: Learn Chinese](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hanzihunter-learn-chinese/id6780400560)

All apps by Nathan Zhang: https://appshunter.io/developer/1896682780

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