Best China Keyboard Apps

231+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

If you already know Pinyin Pengyou, this is the deeper bench. 231+ china keyboard apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of July 2026.

Compare top China Keyboard Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Pinyin PengyouPinyin PengyouFree1.2★ (6)NoYesMay 2026
2Easy Chinese KeyboardEasy Chinese KeyboardFree1.0★ (1)NoYesMay 2026
3Gboard – the Google KeyboardGboard – the Google KeyboardFree4.1★ (59K)NoNoAug 2026
4百度输入法-语音表情斗图输入法百度输入法-语音表情斗图输入法Free4.4★ (1.4K)NoYesAug 2026
5Translator Keyboard - LanguageTranslator Keyboard - LanguageFree4.7★ (21K)NoYesAug 2026
6Google TranslateGoogle TranslateFree4.3★ (83K)NoNoAug 2026
7Pleco Chinese DictionaryPleco Chinese DictionaryFree4.7★ (1.9K)NoYesAug 2026
8Font Keyboard - Cool FontsFont Keyboard - Cool FontsFree4.6★ (195K)YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for China Keyboard

Pinyin Pengyou#1

Pinyin Pengyou by Guy Brooker

Keyboard for language learners
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
1.2(6 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This keyboard app helps Chinese language learners type Chinese characters (Hanzi) by suggesting words based on Pinyin input. It offers various dictionaries and custom word options, with a subscription unlocking Hanzi writing capabilities.

Easy Chinese Keyboard#2

Easy Chinese Keyboard by Muhammad Asad Arman

Voice Translator Image Editor
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
1.0(1 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app facilitates typing and translation between English and Chinese on mobile devices. It offers a customizable keyboard with emoji, themes, and sound options, allowing users to write in either language seamlessly.

Gboard – the Google Keyboard#3

Gboard – the Google Keyboard by Google

Search. GIFs. Emojis and more.
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.1😐(59K ratings)
Free
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This keyboard app integrates Google Search, GIFs, and emojis directly into your typing experience. It offers features like Glide Typing for faster input and allows you to search and share information without leaving your current application.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent swipe typing
  • 👍 Customizable keyboard themes
  • 🔍 Integrated Google search and translation
  • 💡 Convenient GIF and emoji search

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Keyboard crashes and glitches
  • 🔍 Inconsistent autocorrect and word prediction
  • 🔍 Buggy cursor control and text selection

More China Keyboard apps to explore

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百度输入法-语音表情斗图输入法
百度输入法-语音表情斗图输入法
百度输入法-语音表情斗图输入法
一键斗图神器
Free

This app offers intelligent voice and handwriting input with predictive text and error correction. It features quick search, a game mode for rapid responses, and a vast library of stickers and animated text effects for expressive communication.

Smart voice inputAI-powered handwriting with predictionQuick search integration
🔧 Utilities
(1.4K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Translator Keyboard - Language
Translator Keyboard - Language
Translator Keyboard - Language
Translate Text, Message & Chat
Free

Type and translate text instantly in over 60 languages directly from your keyboard. Seamlessly communicate in any app without switching or copying. Enhance conversations with emojis.

Instant translation as you typeSupports over 60 languagesSeamless in-app integration
🔧 Utilities
(21K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Google Translate
Google Translate
Google Translate
Text, Photo & Voice Translator
Free

Instantly translate text, voice, and images between hundreds of languages. Features include offline translation, real-time conversation translation, and the ability to save frequently used phrases.

Text translationOffline translationInstant camera translation
🔍 Reference
(83K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Pleco Chinese Dictionary
Pleco Chinese Dictionary
Pleco Chinese Dictionary
Handwriting, OCR, flashcards
Free

This app is a comprehensive tool for learning Chinese, offering integrated dictionaries, document reading, and flashcard features. It supports various input methods including handwriting and OCR, with extensive dictionary options and pronunciation guides.

Integrated dictionaries with over 110,000 entriesFull-screen handwriting inputLive OCR for word lookup
🔍 Reference
(1.9K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Font Keyboard - Cool Fonts
Font Keyboard - Cool Fonts
Font Keyboard - Cool Fonts
Fonts & Auto Paste in Keyboard
Free

Type with a wide variety of cool fonts, GIFs, and stickers directly from your keyboard. Personalize your typing experience with custom themes, colors, and effects. Quickly send pre-saved text with the auto-paste feature.

Cool fontsGIFs and stickersCustom keyboard themes
🔧 Utilities
(195K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Facemoji AI Emoji Keyboard
Facemoji AI Emoji Keyboard
Facemoji AI Emoji Keyboard
Keyboard Fonts,Emoji&Sticker
Free

Enhance your mobile conversations with a custom AI-powered keyboard. Access thousands of emojis, stickers, GIFs, and cool fonts to personalize your messages and posts across various social media platforms. Create unique emojis and themes to express yourself.

AI-powered writing and translation assistantCustomizable keyboard themes, buttons, and effectsThousands of emojis, stickers, GIFs, and text art
🔧 Utilities
(439K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Cantonese Keyboard - Jyutping
Cantonese Keyboard - Jyutping
Cantonese Keyboard - Jyutping
Learn, Translate, Dictionary
Free

This keyboard app provides a fluent and accurate way to type Cantonese using the LSHK Jyutping romanization system. It helps users improve pronunciation and offers various input methods, including reverse lookups and emoji suggestions. The app is free, open-source, and works offline for enhanced privacy.

Jyutping romanization inputAbbreviated and tone-accurate typingReverse lookup with Pinyin, Cangjie, Stroke
🔧 Utilities
(46)
free
11
Bagan Keyboard
Bagan Keyboard
Bagan Keyboard
Myanmar Keyboard
Free

This app offers an enhanced typing experience for the Myanmar language on iOS devices. It provides smart suggestions, shortcut phrases, and supports both Zawgyi and Myanmar Unicode fonts, making communication faster and easier.

Enhanced Myanmar typing systemSmart suggestionsPredefined shortcut phrases
🔧 Utilities
(833)
ad-supported
12
TTKeyboard
TTKeyboard
TTKeyboard
Smart Myanmar Keyboard
Free

This keyboard app offers a smart input feature for faster typing and supports multiple Myanmar and Khmer character sets. Personalize your typing experience with a variety of colorful themes. It is compatible with all Apple devices.

Smart Input for faster typingMultiple Myanmar character sets (ZawGyi, MyanSan, Shan-Unicode, ZawGyi-Tai)Khmer keyboard support
🔧 Utilities
(1.8K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Georgian Keyboard ™
Georgian Keyboard ™
Georgian Keyboard ™
by Lemondo Apps LLc
Free

Type in Georgian effortlessly with this keyboard app. It offers customizable designs, sound options, and a feature to quickly insert frequently used information. A video guide is included to help with setup and full access.

Georgian letter typingCustomizable keyboard designsAdjustable click sounds
🔧 Utilities
(6.4K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Symbolizer Fonts Keyboard with Fancy Emoji Symbols for Facebook and Instagram
Symbolizer Fonts Keyboard with Fancy Emoji Symbols for Facebook and Instagram
Symbolizer Fonts Keyboard with Fancy Emoji Symbols for Facebook and Instagram
by Alejandro Portela
Free

Transform your text with unique fonts and symbols. Create upside-down messages, circled letters, and stylized words to share across social media and messaging apps. Customize your contacts with cool, eye-catching text.

Convert words to symbolsWrite upside-down messagesType names in circles
🔧 Utilities
(889)
free with in-app purchases
15
Ikon keyboard
Ikon keyboard
Ikon keyboard
Mongolian keyboard
Free

This app provides a Mongolian Cyrillic keyboard with word suggestions and spell check. It maintains the standard user experience for seamless integration into your typing habits across all applications.

Mongolian Cyrillic inputWord suggestion systemSpell check
🔧 Utilities
(11)
free
16
Font Keyboard - Kibik AI
Font Keyboard - Kibik AI
Font Keyboard - Kibik AI
Cursive Text Fonts, Face Emoji
Free

Enhance your messages and social media posts with a wide variety of unique fonts, symbols, and kaomojis. This keyboard app allows your styled text to be visible across all applications and by all recipients, even if they don't have the app installed. Personalize your device with custom themes and wallpapers.

Hundreds of unique fontsThousands of symbols & kaomojisWorks in all social and chat apps
🔧 Utilities
(174K)
free with in-app purchases
17
TypeOn: Ai Keyboard Translator
TypeOn: Ai Keyboard Translator
TypeOn: Ai Keyboard Translator
Photo, Text, Voice Translator
Free

This AI-powered keyboard offers instant translation in over 100 languages directly within your messaging apps. It also features voice, camera, and AR translation, along with grammar and spelling checks to enhance your communication.

AI-powered translation100+ language supportVoice translation
📊 Productivity
(2.8K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Bangla Phonetic Keyboard
Bangla Phonetic Keyboard
Bangla Phonetic Keyboard
by Imran Shirajee
Free

This app provides an offline Bangla phonetic keyboard for iPhone and iPad, offering a complete phonetic typing experience without requiring internet access or full keyboard access. It includes smart auto-suggestions, the ability to type in English simultaneously, and customizable shortcuts for quick text insertion.

Works offlineNo full access requiredSmart auto suggestions
📊 Productivity
(2.5K)
ad-supported
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labubu checkmate mod keyboard
labubu checkmate mod keyboard
labubu checkmate mod keyboard
#1 Art Fonts Keyboard
Free

This app offers a stylish keyboard with unique fonts and pre-designed themes to personalize your messages and social media posts. Easily switch to this keyboard to make your text stand out across various platforms.

Stylish fonts for creative text stylesReady-made keyboard themesWorks on Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Snapchat
🔧 Utilities
(3K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Symbol Keyboard-Character Pad
Symbol Keyboard-Character Pad
Symbol Keyboard-Character Pad
Unicode Symbols and Characters
Free

Access hundreds of special characters and symbols for use in any application. Simply tap a character to copy it to your clipboard, then paste it into your desired app.

Hundreds of special charactersUnicode symbolsOne-tap copy to clipboard
🔧 Utilities
(3.1K)
ad-supported

FAQ about China Keyboard

What are the best china keyboard apps for iPhone?
Pinyin Pengyou tops our china keyboard apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 1.2-star average from 6 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top china keyboard apps we rank are free to download, including Pinyin Pengyou and Easy Chinese Keyboard.
Pinyin Pengyou has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 231+ china keyboard apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Pinyin Pengyou provides a specialized keyboard that suggests Chinese characters (Hanzi) as you type Pinyin. This allows you to build Chinese words and phrases even with limited knowledge of characters, aiding in communication and learning.
The app offers dictionaries aligned with HSK levels 1 to 6 and TOCFL levels 1 to 4. It also includes Pimsleur Mandarin up to level III, a country names dictionary, and allows users to add their own custom words and phrases.