Best Pinyin Cantonese Apps

237+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated September 2026

With an average user rating of 4.4★, the pinyin cantonese category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 237+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Pinyin Cantonese Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Pleco Chinese DictionaryPleco Chinese DictionaryFree4.7★ (1.9K)NoYesSep 2026
2Cantonese Keyboard - JyutpingCantonese Keyboard - JyutpingFree4.9★ (46)NoNoSep 2026
3Cantonese English Dictionary +Cantonese English Dictionary +Free4.4★ (496)YesYesSep 2026
4CantoMeow: Learn CantoneseCantoMeow: Learn CantoneseFree—NoYesJul 2026
5MTL Learn CantoneseMTL Learn CantoneseFree4.8★ (5)YesYesJul 2026
6CanTONEseCanTONEseFree4.5★ (2)NoNoMay 2026
7粵音字典粵音字典Free2.3★ (3)YesYesAug 2026
8Learn Cantonese Language LiteLearn Cantonese Language LiteFree4.6★ (115)NoNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Pinyin Cantonese

Pleco Chinese Dictionary#1

Pleco Chinese Dictionary by Pleco Inc.

Handwriting, OCR, flashcards
Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
4.7😊(1.9K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Extremely helpful and useful
  • 👍 Comprehensive and detailed dictionary
  • 🔍 Excellent search and lookup features
  • 💡 Customizable and personalized experience
  • 🎓 Essential tool for learning Chinese
  • 🔊 Clear audio pronunciations

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive add-ons and bundles
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and freezing issues
  • 🔍 Cluttered interface and navigation
  • 🌐 Lack of cloud sync and backup
Cantonese Keyboard - Jyutping#2

Cantonese Keyboard - Jyutping by 兵 张

Learn, Translate, Dictionary
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.9(46 ratings)
Free
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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.

Cantonese English Dictionary +#3

Cantonese English Dictionary + by Sing Fu Chan

Learn & Translate Chinese Easy
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.4😐(496 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This offline dictionary helps you master Cantonese and English. Search using Chinese characters, Jyutping, or English words. Features native audio, a large vocabulary, and tools like favorites and history for confident learning anywhere, anytime.

What We Love

  • 💻 Versatile dictionary
  • 🔊 Accurate Cantonese pronunciations
  • 🗣️ Helpful for learning Cantonese
  • 📚 Comprehensive vocabulary coverage

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Limited translation capabilities beyond single words
  • 🌐 Inconsistent handling of Cantonese vs Mandarin
  • 💰 Excessive advertising
  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes after updates

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FAQ about Pinyin Cantonese

What are the best pinyin cantonese apps for iPhone?
Pleco Chinese Dictionary tops our pinyin cantonese apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 1.9K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top pinyin cantonese apps we rank are free to download, including Pleco Chinese Dictionary and Cantonese Keyboard - Jyutping.
Pleco Chinese Dictionary has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 237+ pinyin cantonese apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.