Best Chinese Keyboard Pinyin Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

With an average user rating of 3.7★, 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 (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Pinyin PengyouPinyin PengyouFree1.2★ (6)NoYesSep 2026
2EZPinyinEZPinyinFree—NoNoMay 2026
3Gboard – the Google KeyboardGboard – the Google KeyboardFree4.1★ (59K)NoNoOct 2026
4Learn Chinese: Pinyin KeyboardLearn Chinese: Pinyin KeyboardFree5.0★ (7)YesYesOct 2026
5Pleco Chinese DictionaryPleco Chinese DictionaryFree4.7★ (1.9K)NoYesOct 2026
6ToneBoard KeyboardToneBoard KeyboardFree4.8★ (5)NoNoMay 2026
7Pinyin Converter & ReaderPinyin Converter & ReaderFree—NoNoMay 2026
8Cloud Pinyin: Convert ChineseCloud Pinyin: Convert ChineseFree5.0★ (3)NoYesOct 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.

Gboard – the Google Keyboard#3

Gboard – the Google Keyboard by Google

Search. GIFs. Emojis and more.
Worth Considering
🔧 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
  • 🔍 Keyboard layout issues in landscape mode

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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 October 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 October 2026.
We track 250+ chinese keyboard pinyin apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.