Best Pinyin Cantonese Apps

240+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated November 2026

With an average user rating of 4.2★, the pinyin cantonese category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 240+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Pinyin Cantonese Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Pleco Chinese DictionaryPleco Chinese DictionaryFree4.7★ (1.9K)NoYesNov 2026
2Cantonese English Dictionary +Cantonese English Dictionary +Free4.4★ (514)YesYesNov 2026
3MTL Learn CantoneseMTL Learn CantoneseFree4.6★ (7)YesYesOct 2026
4Cantonese Keyboard - JyutpingCantonese Keyboard - JyutpingFree4.9★ (46)NoNoNov 2026
5Cantonese TranslateCantonese TranslateFree4.4★ (5)YesNoNov 2026
6CantoMeow: Learn CantoneseCantoMeow: Learn CantoneseFree—NoYesOct 2026
7粵音字典粵音字典Free2.3★ (3)YesYesNov 2026
8CanTONEseCanTONEseFree4.5★ (2)NoNoMay 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 comprehensive Chinese learning tool offers integrated dictionaries, document reading, and flashcards. It features fullscreen handwriting input, live OCR, and powerful search capabilities. Numerous dictionaries and advanced learning tools are available as free or paid add-ons.

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 English Dictionary +#2

Cantonese English Dictionary + by Sing Fu Chan

Learn & Translate Chinese Easy
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
4.4😐(514 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
MTL Learn Cantonese#3

MTL Learn Cantonese by Meta Language Pro SRL

Learn to speak Cantonese today
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.6(7 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app offers a straightforward way to learn Cantonese, suitable for all levels from beginner to advanced. It features high-quality translations and allows users to create personal favorite lists. An internet connection is not required for use.

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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 November 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 English Dictionary +.
Pleco Chinese Dictionary has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 240+ pinyin cantonese apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.