Best Chinese Keyboard Pinyin Apps

224+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated May 2026

With an average user rating of 4.4ā˜…, the chinese keyboard pinyin category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 224+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Top Picks for Chinese Keyboard Pinyin

Pinyin Pengyou#1

Pinyin Pengyou by Guy Brooker

Keyboard for language learners
Editor's Choice
šŸ“š 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.

Gboard – the Google Keyboard#3

Gboard – the Google Keyboard by Google LLC

Search. GIFs. Emojis and more.
Worth Considering
šŸ”§ Utilities
4.0😐(53K 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

  • šŸš€ Excellent swipe typing
  • šŸ‘ Customizable keyboard themes
  • šŸ” Integrated Google search and translation
  • šŸ’” Convenient GIF and emoji search

Room to Improve

  • šŸ› Keyboard crashes and glitches
  • šŸ” Inconsistent autocorrect and word prediction
  • šŸ” Buggy cursor control and text selection

More Chinese Keyboard Pinyin apps to explore

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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
šŸ” Reference
(1.9K)
free with in-app purchases
5
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
šŸ“š Education
(22K)
freemium
6
SuperChinese - Learn Chinese
SuperChinese - Learn Chinese
SuperChinese - Learn Chinese
#1 Chinese Self-Study App
Free

Master Mandarin Chinese with an AI-powered app designed for all levels. Learn to speak, read, write, and listen through engaging lessons, animated videos, and speech recognition. Track your progress with proficiency tests and enjoy bite-sized learning sessions.

AI-powered learningSpaced repetitionAnimated videos
šŸ“š Education
(3.3K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Chinese Pinyin LearningMachine
Chinese Pinyin LearningMachine
Chinese Pinyin LearningMachine
An easy way to learn Pinyin
Free

Master Chinese Pinyin with this educational tool. It focuses on standard pronunciation, combining initials, finals, and tones. Practice individual pinyin sounds and their application in combinations.

Standard Pinyin pronunciationInitial, final, and tone combinationsIndividual pinyin mastery tests
šŸ“š Education
(11)
free with in-app purchases
8
ChineseSkill - Learn Chinese
ChineseSkill - Learn Chinese
ChineseSkill - Learn Chinese
Must-Have Mandarin Chinese App
Free

Master Mandarin Chinese with interactive lessons, smart reviews, and AI-powered speaking practice. Learn Pinyin, Hanzi, vocabulary, and grammar for work, travel, or HSK exams. Improve listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

Gamified bite-sized lessonsNative-speaker audio & videoHandwriting practice
šŸ“š Education
(15K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Pinyin Typing Practice
Pinyin Typing Practice
Pinyin Typing Practice
Chinese Speed Input Test
Free

Enhance your Chinese typing speed and Pinyin proficiency with this app. It offers engaging games and diverse training modes using real system keyboards and high-frequency words. Track your progress with statistics and compete on leaderboards.

Practice through fun gamesEngaging training modesReal system keyboard integration
šŸ“š Education
(150)
free with in-app purchases
10
trainchinese
trainchinese
trainchinese
The best way to learn Chinese
Free

Learn Chinese with a comprehensive dictionary, flashcards, and OCR. Access example sentences, audio, and character animations. Supports both Simplified and Traditional Chinese, with customizable phonetic input.

Comprehensive Chinese dictionaryOptical Character Recognition (OCR)Spaced Repetition flashcard system
šŸ“š Education
(2.1K)
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
šŸ“š Education
(5)
free
12
微俔输兄法
微俔输兄法
微俔输兄法
简擁、儽用、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!

šŸ”§ Utilities
(748)
13
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
šŸ”§ Utilities
(20K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Chineasy: Learn Chinese easily
Chineasy: Learn Chinese easily
Chineasy: Learn Chinese easily
Map your way to learn Chinese
Free

Learn Chinese characters and vocabulary through visual aids and a unique building block method. This app breaks down the language into manageable lessons, making it easy to understand and remember, while also exploring Chinese culture. Suitable for all levels, it offers games and SRS reviews for efficient learning.

Visual learning of Chinese charactersBuilding block vocabulary methodBite-sized lessons
šŸ“š Education
(9.3K)
free with in-app purchases
15
Chinese Pinyin: Learn Mandarin
Chinese Pinyin: Learn Mandarin
Chinese Pinyin: Learn Mandarin
Chinese Alphabet and Sounds
$2.99

Master Chinese Pinyin pronunciation and handwriting with articulator animations and AI voice analysis. Learn over 500 common words with high-quality audio and practice listening and speaking skills.

47 standard phonetic symbolsArticulator pronunciation animationsWriting order animations
šŸ“š Education
(52)
paid
16
Font Keyboard - Cool Fonts
Font Keyboard - Cool Fonts
Font Keyboard - Cool Fonts
Fonts & Auto Paste in Keyboard
Free

Type with a wide variety of cool fonts, GIFs, and stickers directly from your keyboard. Personalize your typing experience with custom themes, colors, and effects. Quickly send pre-saved text with the auto-paste feature.

Cool fontsGIFs and stickersCustom keyboard themes
šŸ”§ Utilities
(195K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Cantonese Keyboard - Jyutping
Cantonese Keyboard - Jyutping
Cantonese Keyboard - Jyutping
Learn, Translate, Dictionary
Free

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.

Jyutping romanization inputAbbreviated and tone-accurate typingReverse lookup with Pinyin, Cangjie, Stroke
šŸ”§ Utilities
(46)
free
18
KTdict Chinese Dictionary
KTdict Chinese Dictionary
KTdict Chinese Dictionary
OCR, Flashcards, Trainer
Free

This comprehensive Chinese dictionary app offers effortless learning with extensive search capabilities, an interactive reader, and OCR technology. It includes dynamic flashcards and a Leitner system trainer to enhance vocabulary and retention. Enjoy seamless integration across Apple devices with a single in-app purchase for full access.

Comprehensive dictionary with 300,000+ entriesSearch in English, German, French, Chinese characters, or PinyiniOS handwriting and voice input
šŸ” Reference
(1.2K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Pinyin Typist
Pinyin Typist
Pinyin Typist
Type Pīnyīn with Tone Marks!
$1.99
$2.99 | 33% OFF

Easily type Pīnyīn with accurate tone marks using system or third-party keyboards. This app simplifies writing Mandarin Chinese expressions, even without knowing Chinese characters. It offers a quick and intuitive typing experience for learners and educators.

Type Pīnyīn with tone marksIntegrates with system and third-party keyboardsPredictive text and text replacement support
šŸ“Š Productivity
(7)
paid
20
Chinese Pinyin Trainer
Chinese Pinyin Trainer
Chinese Pinyin Trainer
The easy way to master Pinyin
Free

Master Mandarin Chinese tones and Pinyin sounds with this app. It offers nearly 2,000 audio recordings and interactive exercises to improve listening skills and distinguish between similar-sounding words. Includes a guide to reading Chinese with the Pinyin system.

Tap words based on audioTrain Chinese tones and Pinyin initialsIntegrates with Chinese-English dictionary
šŸ“š Education
(100)
free with in-app purchases