Best Chinese Characters Translator Apps

244+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

With an average user rating of 4.1★, the chinese characters translator category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 244+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Chinese Characters Translator Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Chinese Characters 汉字Chinese Characters 汉字Free4.7★ (283)NoYesAug 2026
2ChinesePro: Chinese TranslatorChinesePro: Chinese TranslatorFree4.7★ (4.3K)YesYesAug 2026
3Translator - Translate BoxTranslator - Translate BoxFree4.6★ (8.4K)YesYesAug 2026
4Chinese English Translator.Chinese English Translator.FreeYesYesMay 2026
5Naver Papago - AI TranslatorNaver Papago - AI TranslatorFree4.7★ (3.4K)NoNoAug 2026
6Gotcha Screen TranslatorGotcha Screen TranslatorFree4.4★ (20)NoYesAug 2026
7Waygo - Chinese, Japanese, and Korean TranslatorWaygo - Chinese, Japanese, and Korean TranslatorFree3.2★ (132)NoYesJul 2026
8Pleco Chinese DictionaryPleco Chinese DictionaryFree4.7★ (1.9K)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Chinese Characters Translator

Chinese Characters 汉字#1

Chinese Characters 汉字 by YOYASOFT LLC

Read and write characters
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
4.7(283 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Learn to read and write thousands of Chinese characters with detailed instructions. Access free dictionaries, OCR translation, and Pinyin annotations for news articles. Covers HSK and AP Chinese exam requirements.

ChinesePro: Chinese Translator#2

ChinesePro: Chinese Translator by 家顺 田

Chinese,Text,Photo,Learning
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
4.7😊(4.3K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app offers professional Chinese translation services, including voice, camera, and text translation. It's designed to assist with Chinese travel and language learning by facilitating real-time conversations and translating various forms of text.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient translations
  • 👍 Accurate and reliable translations
  • 📚 Helpful for learning Chinese
  • 💡 Integrated Google Translate

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Some translation errors
  • 💸 Ads can be intrusive
  • 🔋 Potential battery drain
Translator - Translate Box#3

Translator - Translate Box by Xung Le

Translate Voice, Photo & Text
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.6😐(8.4K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Instantly translate text, voice, and photos using multiple leading translation engines. Enjoy an ad-free experience and unlimited translation length with a premium subscription.

What We Love

  • 👍 Excellent translator
  • 💡 Multiple translation sources
  • 🚀 Fast and smooth translations
  • 🔒 Robust security features

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezing
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 💸 Too many ads even with paid subscription

More Chinese Characters Translator apps to explore

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Chinese English Translator.
Chinese English Translator.
Chinese English Translator.
China Dictionary & Translation
Free

This application facilitates quick and accurate translation between English and Chinese. It's designed for students, travelers, and anyone looking to learn a new language, offering an intuitive interface for seamless communication.

One-touch translationEnglish to Chinese translationChinese to English translation
📚 Education
(0)
free with in-app purchases
5
Naver Papago - AI Translator
Naver Papago - AI Translator
Naver Papago - AI Translator
A smart AI translator
Free

This AI-powered translation tool supports 14 languages for text, voice, image, and website translations. It offers offline capabilities, conversation mode, and handwriting recognition to assist with language learning and communication during travel or business.

Real-time text translationImage translationVoice translation
🔍 Reference
(3.4K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Gotcha Screen Translator
Gotcha Screen Translator
Gotcha Screen Translator
Translate Any Chinese App
Free

Instantly translate any Chinese app without leaving your current screen. This tool offers AI-powered translation with smart layout restoration, supporting text in images, mini-programs, and even emojis and slang. It's designed for seamless navigation of Chinese digital content.

On-screen overlay translationAI-powered translation accuracySmart layout restoration
🔧 Utilities
(20)
free with in-app purchases
7
Waygo - Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Translator
Waygo - Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Translator
Waygo - Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Translator
Instant and Offline for Travel
Free

Instantly translate foreign text into English by simply pointing your phone's camera at it. This offline translator works for Chinese, Japanese, and Korean, making travel easier by translating menus, signs, and labels without a data connection.

Offline visual translationCamera-based text recognition (OCR)Supports Chinese, Japanese, and Korean
✈️ Travel
(132)
free with in-app purchases
8
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
9
Korean Chinese Translator
Korean Chinese Translator
Korean Chinese Translator
Korean Chinese Dictionary
Free
📚 Education
(0)
10
Translator Guru: Voice & Text
Translator Guru: Voice & Text
Translator Guru: Voice & Text
Speak and translate language
Free

This app transforms your phone into a live translation device, supporting over 100 languages for text, voice, and even camera-based translations. Communicate globally without language barriers.

100+ language translationsTranslator keyboard for messengersVoice-to-voice conversations
📊 Productivity
(54K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Ctranslator Chinese to English
Ctranslator Chinese to English
Ctranslator Chinese to English
translate 1688 to English
Free
🛍️ Shopping
(0)
12
English to Chinese Translator.
English to Chinese Translator.
English to Chinese Translator.
by kasra Meshkin
Free

This application translates words between English and Chinese with a single tap. It's designed for learners of all ages, from schoolchildren to travelers, to help them overcome language barriers and communicate more confidently.

One-touch translationEnglish to Chinese translationChinese to English translation
📚 Education
(1)
free with in-app purchases
13
Translator: Language Translate
Translator: Language Translate
Translator: Language Translate
Translate Now - Translator
Free

Break down language barriers with this advanced translation tool. It offers real-time text, speech, and image translation, along with a built-in dictionary and customization options for seamless global communication.

Real-time text translationSpeech translationImage text recognition
📊 Productivity
(1.5K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Translate Photo & AI OCR Cam
Translate Photo & AI OCR Cam
Translate Photo & AI OCR Cam
Photo Translator & Camera Scan
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
15
Translate Free - Language Translator & Dictionary
Translate Free - Language Translator & Dictionary
Translate Free - Language Translator & Dictionary
by myLanguage
Free

This app provides free language translation and dictionary services for 59 languages. It features translation history, the ability to request new languages, and user feedback for improved accuracy. Translations can be sent via email and viewed in a zoomable format for easy communication.

59 Supported LanguagesTranslation History (Offline Access)Language Request Feature
✈️ Travel
(14K)
free
16
Pinyin for Chinese Characters
Pinyin for Chinese Characters
Pinyin for Chinese Characters
Chinese (Hanzi) to pinyin
Free
📚 Education
(0)
17
Translator - Voice & Text
Translator - Voice & Text
Translator - Voice & Text
Translate Speech & Photo
Free

Instantly translate text, speech, and images across over 100 languages. Features advanced OCR for photo translation and automatic language detection. Supports offline translation and saving history.

Voice translatorTranslate using cameraTranslate from gallery images
🔍 Reference
(2.4K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Smart Translator: Voice & Text
Smart Translator: Voice & Text
Smart Translator: Voice & Text
All Languages Translator+
Free

This app offers instant translations for over 100 languages, supporting voice, text, image, and camera input. It includes offline mode, pronunciation guides, and a phrasebook for effective global communication.

Voice translationText translationImage and camera translation
✈️ Travel
(1)
free with in-app purchases
19
Chinese – English Dictionary
Chinese – English Dictionary
Chinese – English Dictionary
Dictionary & Pronunciation
Free

This app provides translations and pronunciations for Chinese and English words, featuring audio pronunciation via text-to-speech. It includes both Chinese-English and English-Chinese dictionaries with numerous examples, ideal for students. An internet connection is required for full functionality.

Audio pronunciationText to Speech technologyChinese-English dictionary
🔍 Reference
(9)
free with in-app purchases
20
Traditional Chinese Dictionary
Traditional Chinese Dictionary
Traditional Chinese Dictionary
100,000 words!
Free

Access a comprehensive Traditional Chinese-English dictionary with over 100,000 words. Get instant translations, hear audio pronunciations, and use it offline. Stay updated with modern terms in this lightweight, free application.

100,000+ word vocabularyInstant translationsAudio pronunciation
🔍 Reference
(14)
ad-supported

FAQ about Chinese Characters Translator

What are the best chinese characters translator apps for iPhone?
Chinese Characters 汉字 tops our chinese characters translator apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 283 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top chinese characters translator apps we rank are free to download, including Chinese Characters 汉字 and ChinesePro: Chinese Translator.
Chinese Characters 汉字 has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 244+ chinese characters translator apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app helps you learn to read and write Chinese characters. It provides writing instructions for nearly 3000 characters, covering requirements for HSK levels 1-6 and AP Chinese exams. It also includes free translation tools and dictionaries.
Key features include detailed writing instructions for thousands of Chinese characters, coverage of official exam requirements, free Optical Character Recognition (OCR) for translating Chinese text, free English-Chinese and Chinese-English dictionaries, and Pinyin annotation for reading news articles.