Best Pinyin Cantonese Apps

236+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

With an average user rating of 4.5★, the pinyin cantonese category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 236+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Pinyin Cantonese Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Cantonese English Dictionary +Cantonese English Dictionary +Free4.4★ (509)YesYesOct 2026
2Pleco Chinese DictionaryPleco Chinese DictionaryFree4.7★ (1.9K)NoYesOct 2026
3Cantonese Keyboard - JyutpingCantonese Keyboard - JyutpingFree4.9★ (46)NoNoOct 2026
4CantoMeow: Learn CantoneseCantoMeow: Learn CantoneseFree—NoYesOct 2026
5MTL Learn CantoneseMTL Learn CantoneseFree4.8★ (5)YesYesJul 2026
6粵音字典粵音字典Free2.3★ (3)YesYesOct 2026
7CanTONEseCanTONEseFree4.5★ (2)NoNoMay 2026
8Learn Cantonese Language LiteLearn Cantonese Language LiteFree4.6★ (115)NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Pinyin Cantonese

Cantonese English Dictionary +#1

Cantonese English Dictionary + by Sing Fu Chan

Learn & Translate Chinese Easy
Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
4.4😐(509 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
Pleco Chinese Dictionary#2

Pleco Chinese Dictionary by Pleco Inc.

Handwriting, OCR, flashcards
Strong Contender
🔍 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#3

Cantonese Keyboard - Jyutping by 兵 张

Learn, Translate, Dictionary
Worth Considering
🔧 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.

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FAQ about Pinyin Cantonese

What are the best pinyin cantonese apps for iPhone?
Cantonese English Dictionary + tops our pinyin cantonese apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.4-star average from 509 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top pinyin cantonese apps we rank are free to download, including Cantonese English Dictionary + and Pleco Chinese Dictionary.
Cantonese English Dictionary + shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 236+ pinyin cantonese apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.