Best Chinese Keyboard Pinyin Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.6 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated July 2026

With an average user rating of 3.6★, 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 (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Pinyin PengyouPinyin PengyouFree1.2★ (6)NoYesMay 2026
2Gboard – the Google KeyboardGboard – the Google KeyboardFree4.1★ (59K)NoNoAug 2026
3Learn Chinese: Pinyin KeyboardLearn Chinese: Pinyin KeyboardFree5.0★ (7)YesYesAug 2026
4EZPinyinEZPinyinFreeNoNoMay 2026
5Pleco Chinese DictionaryPleco Chinese DictionaryFree4.7★ (1.9K)NoYesAug 2026
6Chinese Pinyin LearningMachineChinese Pinyin LearningMachineFree4.6★ (12)YesYesJul 2026
7ToneBoard KeyboardToneBoard KeyboardFree4.8★ (5)NoNoMay 2026
8PULSE English-Chinese KeyboardPULSE English-Chinese KeyboardFreeNoYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Chinese Keyboard Pinyin

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.

Gboard – the Google Keyboard#2

Gboard – the Google Keyboard by Google

Search. GIFs. Emojis and more.
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.1😐(59K 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

  • 🚀 Excellent swipe typing
  • 👍 Customizable keyboard themes
  • 🔍 Integrated Google search and translation
  • 💡 Convenient GIF and emoji search

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Keyboard crashes and glitches
  • 🔍 Inconsistent autocorrect and word prediction
  • 🔍 Buggy cursor control and text selection

More Chinese Keyboard Pinyin apps to explore

4
EZPinyin
EZPinyin
EZPinyin
Chinese learner's keyboard
Free
📚 Education
(0)
5
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
6
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
📚 Education
(12)
free with in-app purchases
7
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
8
PULSE English-Chinese Keyboard
PULSE English-Chinese Keyboard
PULSE English-Chinese Keyboard
Eng, Cangjie & Quick Keyboard
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
9
PinYin(拼音)
PinYin(拼音)
PinYin(拼音)
Phonetic Symbol of Chinese
Free

Learn and master the phonetic symbols for Chinese characters. This app covers Mandarin pronunciation and is suitable for simplified Chinese, commonly used in Mainland China and Singapore.

Comprehensive Pinyin symbolsMandarin pronunciation guideSimplified Chinese character support
📚 Education
(1)
free with in-app purchases
10
Pinyin Converter & Reader
Pinyin Converter & Reader
Pinyin Converter & Reader
by Kenichi Nara
Free
📚 Education
(0)
11
Chinese To Pinyin - Un
Chinese To Pinyin - Un
Chinese To Pinyin - Un
Convert Chinese To Pinyin
Free
$1.99 | 100% OFF

This app converts Chinese characters to Pinyin, supporting both simplified and traditional scripts. It offers advanced handwriting recognition, OCR for image text, and an accurate pronunciation guide. Export your work as PDFs and learn offline.

Simplified and Traditional character supportExport to PDFHandwriting recognition
📚 Education
(1)
freemium
12
Eggbun Keyboard
Eggbun Keyboard
Eggbun Keyboard
by Eggbun Education Co., Ltd
Free

This app provides a specialized keyboard for typing Chinese Pinyin. It offers a convenient way to input Chinese characters directly from your device's keyboard.

Chinese Pinyin inputSpecialized keyboardDirect character input
📚 Education
(4)
free
13
Easy Chinese Keyboard
Easy Chinese Keyboard
Easy Chinese Keyboard
Voice Translator Image Editor
Free

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.

English to Chinese typingIntegrated translation500+ emoji support
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free
14
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
15
Pinyin Dictation
Pinyin Dictation
Pinyin Dictation
Help practice Chinese Pinyin
Free
$0.99 | 100% OFF

This app helps users practice Chinese Pinyin dictation. It classifies exercises, tracks mistakes, and aids in mastering Pinyin fundamentals. Designed for learners to improve their foundational Chinese pronunciation skills.

Pinyin dictation practiceExercise classificationMistake counting
📚 Education
(1)
ad-supported
16
Chinese Pinyin Fun
Chinese Pinyin Fun
Chinese Pinyin Fun
Chinese Pinyin pronunciation
Free
📚 Education
(0)
17
中国語ピンイン楽引
中国語ピンイン楽引
中国語ピンイン楽引
by SG GAME
Free
📚 Education
(0)
18
Pinyin - Chinese Pronunciation
Pinyin - Chinese Pronunciation
Pinyin - Chinese Pronunciation
Chinese Pinyin Spell Learning
$6.99
$9.99 | 30% OFF

Learn the fundamentals of Chinese Pinyin pronunciation and tones. This app offers practice exercises for recognition and helps users refine their spelling habits for a solid foundation in Mandarin. Supports double and triple spellings.

Basic pronunciation and tone learningDouble Spell supportTriple Spell support
📚 Education
(2)
paid
19
Jade - Learn Chinese
Jade - Learn Chinese
Jade - Learn Chinese
Smart Dictionary & Flashcards
Free

This app offers a smart Chinese dictionary and learning companion for everyday use. It provides instant lookups by Hanzi, pinyin, or English, with essential information first and deeper context available. Features include flashcards, spaced repetition, and a tool to understand Chinese text from your surroundings.

Fast Chinese dictionary searchSearch by Hanzi, pinyin, or EnglishSimplified and Traditional script display
📚 Education
(5)
free with in-app purchases
20
Stringboard Chinese Keyboard
Stringboard Chinese Keyboard
Stringboard Chinese Keyboard
Easy writing practice for kids
Free
📚 Education
(0)

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 July 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 pinyin apps we rank are free to download, including Pinyin Pengyou and Gboard – the Google Keyboard.
Pinyin Pengyou has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 250+ chinese keyboard pinyin apps on the iOS App Store as of July 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.