Best Chinese Keyboard Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated October 2026

Whether you're new to chinese keyboard or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 248+ 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 (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Pinyin PengyouPinyin PengyouFree1.7★ (7)NoYesOct 2026
2Cantonese Keyboard - JyutpingCantonese Keyboard - JyutpingFree4.9★ (46)NoNoOct 2026
3Easy Chinese KeyboardEasy Chinese KeyboardFree1.0★ (1)NoYesSep 2026
4微信输入法微信输入法Free4.0★ (782)NoNoOct 2026
5Pleco Chinese DictionaryPleco Chinese DictionaryFree4.7★ (1.9K)NoYesOct 2026
6Gboard – the Google KeyboardGboard – the Google KeyboardFree4.1★ (61K)NoNoOct 2026
7ZeroOne KeyboardZeroOne KeyboardFree5.0★ (4)NoYesOct 2026
8PULSE English-Chinese KeyboardPULSE English-Chinese KeyboardFree5.0★ (1)NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Chinese Keyboard

Pinyin Pengyou#1

Pinyin Pengyou by Guy Brooker

Keyboard for language learners
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
1.7(7 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
Pinyin Pengyou screenshot 1
Pinyin Pengyou screenshot 2
Pinyin Pengyou screenshot 3
Pinyin Pengyou screenshot 4

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(46 ratings)
Free
Cantonese Keyboard - Jyutping screenshot 1
Cantonese Keyboard - Jyutping screenshot 2
Cantonese Keyboard - Jyutping screenshot 3
Cantonese Keyboard - Jyutping screenshot 4
Cantonese Keyboard - Jyutping screenshot 5
Cantonese Keyboard - Jyutping screenshot 6

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
Easy Chinese Keyboard screenshot 1
Easy Chinese Keyboard screenshot 2
Easy Chinese Keyboard screenshot 3
Easy Chinese Keyboard screenshot 4
Easy Chinese Keyboard screenshot 5
Easy Chinese Keyboard screenshot 6

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

FAQ about Chinese Keyboard

What are the best chinese keyboard apps for iPhone?
Pinyin Pengyou tops our chinese keyboard apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 1.7-star average from 7 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 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 October 2026.
We track 248+ chinese keyboard apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

Related searches