Best Chinese Putonghua Pinyin Apps

246+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated July 2026

Finding the right chinese putonghua pinyin apps can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 246+ apps to bring you the best choices for 2026, from free options to premium solutions with advanced features.

Compare top Chinese Putonghua Pinyin Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Chinese Putonghua PinyinChinese Putonghua PinyinFree4.4★ (33)YesYesJul 2026
2PinYin(拼音)PinYin(拼音)Free2.0★ (1)YesYesAug 2026
3Chinese Pinyin LearningMachineChinese Pinyin LearningMachineFree4.6★ (13)YesYesAug 2026
4Pinyin - learn how to pronounce Mandarin Chinese charactersPinyin - learn how to pronounce Mandarin Chinese charactersFree5.0★ (3)YesNoMay 2026
5Pinyin - Chinese PronunciationPinyin - Chinese Pronunciation$6.99 was $9.995.0★ (2)NoNoJul 2026
6Cloud Pinyin: Convert ChineseCloud Pinyin: Convert ChineseFreeNoYesJul 2026
7Pinyin - type chinesePinyin - type chineseFreeYesYesAug 2026
8Chinese Pinyin TrainerChinese Pinyin TrainerFree4.8★ (100)NoYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Chinese Putonghua Pinyin

Chinese Putonghua Pinyin#1

Chinese Putonghua Pinyin by Wai Chin Ng

Mandarin Pinyin Learning APP
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
4.4(33 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app helps children learn Mandarin Putonghua Pinyin through interactive lessons. It features guided writing practice, pronunciation examples, and engaging games to reinforce learning and build interest in the language.

PinYin(拼音)#2

PinYin(拼音) by 国伟 林

Phonetic Symbol of Chinese
Strong Contender
📚 Education
2.0(1 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

Chinese Pinyin LearningMachine#3

Chinese Pinyin LearningMachine by 薛峰 郑

An easy way to learn Pinyin
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.6(13 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

More Chinese Putonghua Pinyin apps to explore

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Pinyin - learn how to pronounce Mandarin Chinese characters
Pinyin - learn how to pronounce Mandarin Chinese characters
Pinyin - learn how to pronounce Mandarin Chinese characters
by Iaroslav Mironov
Free

This educational game helps you learn Mandarin Chinese pronunciation by grouping similarly sounding characters. Tap on matching pinyin tiles to progress and improve your language skills faster. Additional learning games are available on the developer's website.

Pronunciation practiceCharacter groupingInteractive game
📚 Education
(3)
ad-supported
5
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
6
Cloud Pinyin: Convert Chinese
Cloud Pinyin: Convert Chinese
Cloud Pinyin: Convert Chinese
Real-time Pinyin above text
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)
7
Pinyin - type chinese
Pinyin - type chinese
Pinyin - type chinese
Learn Chinese pinyin by typing
Free
📚 Education
(0)
8
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
📚 Education
(100)
free with in-app purchases
9
Pinyin Chart - Learn Chinese
Pinyin Chart - Learn Chinese
Pinyin Chart - Learn Chinese
by OnDemandWorld (HK)
Free

Master Chinese pronunciation with this comprehensive guide to Pinyin sounds and tones. Features native speaker audio, detailed explanations, and exercises designed to help learners achieve an authentic accent. Focuses exclusively on pronunciation for all proficiency levels.

All possible Pinyin sound combinationsNative speaker audio for tonesComprehensive pronunciation guide
📚 Education
(4)
free with in-app purchases
10
Chinese - Mandarin Language
Chinese - Mandarin Language
Chinese - Mandarin Language
Dictionary & HSK Exams
Free

This app offers a comprehensive English-Chinese and Chinese-English dictionary for Mandarin Chinese. It includes features like audio pronunciation, stroke animations, and example sentences to aid vocabulary expansion and exam preparation. Supports multiple languages for a broader learning experience.

English-Chinese dictionaryChinese-English dictionaryAudio pronunciation
🔍 Reference
(535)
ad-supported
11
Pinyin Academy - Learn Chinese
Pinyin Academy - Learn Chinese
Pinyin Academy - Learn Chinese
Master Pinyin dan kata Cina.
Free

Master Chinese Pinyin and basic characters with interactive lessons, games, and pronunciation practice. This app offers systematic learning for all levels, covering sounds, writing, vocabulary, and phonetic recognition. Ideal for children, students, and language enthusiasts.

Pinyin letter learning with audioHandwriting practice with stroke guidesPronunciation training and comparison
📚 Education
(142)
free with in-app purchases
12
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
13
Convert To Pinyin Lite
Convert To Pinyin Lite
Convert To Pinyin Lite
Chinese text to hanyu pinyin
Free

Quickly convert Chinese characters to pinyin with accurate tonal marks. Easily copy or email the converted text for pronunciation checks. Ideal for Chinese language learners.

Chinese character to pinyin conversionAccurate tonal marksCopy pinyin to clipboard
🔧 Utilities
(2)
ad-supported
14
Pinyin Helper -  Speak Chinese
Pinyin Helper -  Speak Chinese
Pinyin Helper - Speak Chinese
Pinyin Converter & Translator
Free

This app helps you learn Chinese by providing instant translations, detailed dictionary explanations, and clear audio pronunciations for words and phrases. It offers a sleek and intuitive interface to make the language learning process easier and more enjoyable.

Instant phrase and sentence translationDetailed word dictionary explanationsHigh-quality audio pronunciation
🔍 Reference
(74)
free with in-app purchases
15
拼音 - Basic Pinyin Checker
拼音 - Basic Pinyin Checker
拼音 - Basic Pinyin Checker
by Kouta Fukuhara
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
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Chinese to Pinyin Convert
Chinese to Pinyin Convert
Chinese to Pinyin Convert
Learn Chinese Pinyin
Free

Easily learn Chinese Pinyin pronunciation with this tool. It instantly converts Chinese characters to Pinyin and vocalizes the pronunciation of each syllable. Ideal for beginners and learners of Mandarin.

Instant Chinese to Pinyin conversionVocalizes Pinyin syllablesLearn Pinyin pronunciation
📚 Education
(3)
free
17
Chinese To PinYin
Chinese To PinYin
Chinese To PinYin
Pinyin Assistant
Free

This app converts Chinese characters to Pinyin, aiding in Chinese language learning. It offers flexible display options, translation capabilities, and audio playback for text. Users can also customize themes and practice learned material.

Convert single or multiple Chinese characters to PinyinInput or paste articles for Pinyin conversionCustomizable Pinyin display formats
🔧 Utilities
(7)
free with in-app purchases
18
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
19
Easy Pinyin
Easy Pinyin
Easy Pinyin
Learning Chinese Hanyu Pinyin
Free

Master Chinese Hanyu Pinyin with this app. It offers real pronunciation for all letter combinations, listening exercises, spelling practice, and the ability to copy Pinyin from shared phrases. Customize your learning experience with multiple theme color options.

Real Pinyin pronunciationListening exercisesSpelling practice
🌟 Lifestyle
(7)
free with in-app purchases
20
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

FAQ about Chinese Putonghua Pinyin

What are the best chinese putonghua pinyin apps for iPhone?
Chinese Putonghua Pinyin tops our chinese putonghua pinyin apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.4-star average from 33 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top chinese putonghua pinyin apps we rank are free to download, including Chinese Putonghua Pinyin and PinYin(拼音).
Chinese Putonghua Pinyin shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 246+ chinese putonghua pinyin apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The app demonstrates how to pronounce each letter and provides the voice of each letter. This interactive approach helps children learn and remember pronunciations more quickly.
It offers guided tracing exercises where children can follow along to practice writing letters. This reinforces recognition and is beneficial for beginners.