Best China Keyboard Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.7 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated September 2026

If you already know Pinyin Pengyou, this is the deeper bench. 250+ china keyboard apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of September 2026.

Compare top China Keyboard Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Pinyin PengyouPinyin PengyouFree1.2★ (6)NoYesSep 2026
2Gboard – the Google KeyboardGboard – the Google KeyboardFree4.1★ (59K)NoNoSep 2026
3百度输入法-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★ (1.5K)NoYesSep 2026
4Easy Chinese KeyboardEasy Chinese KeyboardFree1.0★ (1)NoYesSep 2026
5Cantonese Keyboard - JyutpingCantonese Keyboard - JyutpingFree4.9★ (45)NoNoAug 2026
6Google TranslateGoogle TranslateFree4.3★ (84K)NoNoSep 2026
7Learn Chinese: Pinyin KeyboardLearn Chinese: Pinyin KeyboardFree5.0★ (7)YesYesAug 2026
8Eggbun KeyboardEggbun KeyboardFree3.5★ (4)NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for China Keyboard

Pinyin Pengyou#1

Pinyin Pengyou by Guy Brooker

Keyboard for language learners
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
1.7(7 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.

Gboard – the Google Keyboard#2

Gboard – the Google Keyboard by Google

Search. GIFs. Emojis and more.
Strong Contender
🔧 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
  • 🔍 Keyboard layout issues in landscape mode
百度输入法-语音表情斗图输入法#3

百度输入法-语音表情斗图输入法 by Baidu (China) Co., Ltd

一键斗图神器
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.4😐(1.5K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Convenient keyboard features
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 💡 Customizable keyboard skins
  • 👍 Good voice input accuracy

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS devices
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🔒 Concerns about data privacy
  • 🐛 Inconsistent keyboard behavior across apps

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FAQ about China Keyboard

What are the best china keyboard apps for iPhone?
Pinyin Pengyou tops our china keyboard apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 1.2-star average from 6 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top china keyboard apps we rank are free to download, including Pinyin Pengyou and Gboard – the Google Keyboard.
Pinyin Pengyou has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 250+ china keyboard apps on the iOS App Store as of September 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.