Best Chinese Keyboard Pinyin Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

With an average user rating of 4.2★, the chinese keyboard pinyin category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 250+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Chinese Keyboard Pinyin Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Pinyin PengyouPinyin PengyouFree1.2★ (6)NoYesSep 2026
2EZPinyinEZPinyinFreeNoNoMay 2026
3Learn Chinese: Pinyin KeyboardLearn Chinese: Pinyin KeyboardFree5.0★ (7)YesYesAug 2026
4Gboard – the Google KeyboardGboard – the Google KeyboardFree4.1★ (59K)NoNoSep 2026
5Pinyin for Chinese CharactersPinyin for Chinese CharactersFreeNoYesAug 2026
6Pleco Chinese DictionaryPleco Chinese DictionaryFree4.7★ (1.9K)NoYesSep 2026
7ToneBoard KeyboardToneBoard KeyboardFree4.8★ (5)NoNoMay 2026
8QuickKey - Smart KeyboardQuickKey - Smart KeyboardFreeNoNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Chinese Keyboard Pinyin

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.

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FAQ about Chinese Keyboard Pinyin

What are the best chinese keyboard pinyin apps for iPhone?
Pinyin Pengyou tops our chinese keyboard pinyin apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 1.2-star average from 6 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top chinese keyboard pinyin apps we rank are free to download, including Pinyin Pengyou and EZPinyin.
Pinyin Pengyou has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 250+ chinese keyboard pinyin 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.