Best Chinese Keyboard Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.7 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated August 2026

Whether you're new to chinese keyboard or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 249+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Chinese Keyboard Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Pinyin PengyouPinyin PengyouFree1.2★ (6)NoYesMay 2026
2Cantonese Keyboard - JyutpingCantonese Keyboard - JyutpingFree4.9★ (45)NoNoAug 2026
3Easy Chinese KeyboardEasy Chinese KeyboardFree1.0★ (1)NoYesAug 2026
4微信输入法微信输入法Free4.0★ (757)NoNoAug 2026
5Gboard – the Google KeyboardGboard – the Google KeyboardFree4.1★ (59K)NoNoAug 2026
6Pleco Chinese DictionaryPleco Chinese DictionaryFree4.7★ (1.9K)NoYesAug 2026
7PULSE English-Chinese KeyboardPULSE English-Chinese KeyboardFreeNoYesAug 2026
8Easy Mailer Chinese KeyboardEasy Mailer Chinese Keyboard$0.991.0★ (2)NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Chinese 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.

Cantonese Keyboard - Jyutping#2

Cantonese Keyboard - Jyutping by 兵 张

Learn, Translate, Dictionary
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.9(45 ratings)
Free
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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.

Easy Chinese Keyboard#3

Easy Chinese Keyboard by Muhammad Asad Arman

Voice Translator Image Editor
Worth Considering
🔧 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.

More Chinese Keyboard apps to explore

4
微信输入法
微信输入法
微信输入法
简洁、好用、打字快
Free

A sleek and efficient typing application with smart spelling corrections, emoji suggestions, various input modes including voice-to-text, and quick input tools like commonly used phrases and spell check to enhance typing speed and accuracy. Check it out for faster and more precise typing!

🔧 Utilities
(757)
5
Gboard – the Google Keyboard
Gboard – the Google Keyboard
Gboard – the Google Keyboard
Search. GIFs. Emojis and more.
Free

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.

Google Search integrationGIF and emoji searchGlide Typing for faster input
🔧 Utilities
(59K)
free
6
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
7
PULSE English-Chinese Keyboard
PULSE English-Chinese Keyboard
PULSE English-Chinese Keyboard
Eng, Cangjie & Quick Keyboard
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
8
Easy Mailer Chinese Keyboard
Easy Mailer Chinese Keyboard
Easy Mailer Chinese Keyboard
by 4us
$0.99

Enhance your Chinese typing experience on iPhone with extended keys for faster messaging and text editing. Features include arrow keys for caret movement and dedicated keys for special characters and punctuation.

Extended keys for Chinese charactersArrow keys for caret movementDedicated keys for punctuation
🔧 Utilities
(2)
paid
9
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
10
Learn Chinese: Pinyin Keyboard
Learn Chinese: Pinyin Keyboard
Learn Chinese: Pinyin Keyboard
Chinese Language Lessons
Free

This app helps users learn Chinese input methods through pinyin training. It provides a simple and effective way to practice pinyin and recognize Chinese characters.

Pinyin trainingChinese character recognitionInput method learning
🔍 Reference
(7)
free with in-app purchases
11
ToneBoard Keyboard
ToneBoard Keyboard
ToneBoard Keyboard
Learn Chinese tones by typing
Free

This app helps Mandarin Chinese learners practice tones by requiring them to input Pinyin with tones before suggesting characters. It functions like a standard QWERTY keyboard but enforces tone input for accurate recall.

Mandarin tone practicePinyin input with tonesCharacter suggestion based on tones
📚 Education
(5)
free
12
HelloChinese - Learn Chinese
HelloChinese - Learn Chinese
HelloChinese - Learn Chinese
#1 Chinese Learning App
Free

This app offers a fun and effective way to learn Mandarin Chinese from beginner to conversational levels. It combines game-based lessons, stories, videos, and speech recognition to help you master pronunciation, characters, and practical conversations while exploring Chinese culture.

Game-based learningGraded storiesImmersive lessons
📚 Education
(23K)
freemium
13
Stringboard Chinese Keyboard
Stringboard Chinese Keyboard
Stringboard Chinese Keyboard
Easy writing practice for kids
Free
📚 Education
(0)
14
UKeyboard - Character keyboard
UKeyboard - Character keyboard
UKeyboard - Character keyboard
by 成渝 向
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
15
Tedy Keyboard:Your Cool Theme
Tedy Keyboard:Your Cool Theme
Tedy Keyboard:Your Cool Theme
Smart & Creative Keyboard
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
16
QuickKey - Smart Keyboard
QuickKey - Smart Keyboard
QuickKey - Smart Keyboard
by Cameron Patrick Fisher
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
17
Uni! - Unicode Keyboard
Uni! - Unicode Keyboard
Uni! - Unicode Keyboard
Simple Unicode Keyboard
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
18
Panda Zhuyin
Panda Zhuyin
Panda Zhuyin
Bopomofo & Taiwanese Hokkien
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
19
YiKey
YiKey
YiKey
Zhuyin Translation Keyboard
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
20
Pinyinput
Pinyinput
Pinyinput
Type pinyin with tone marks
$2.99
📊 Productivity
(0)

FAQ about Chinese Keyboard

What are the best chinese keyboard apps for iPhone?
Pinyin Pengyou tops our chinese keyboard apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 1.2-star average from 6 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top chinese keyboard apps we rank are free to download, including Pinyin Pengyou and Cantonese Keyboard - Jyutping.
Pinyin Pengyou has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 249+ chinese keyboard apps on the iOS App Store as of August 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.

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