Best Pinyin Converter Apps

213+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated May 2026

Convert To Pinyin Lite is the household name in pinyin converter, but it's far from the only option. We track 213+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Top Picks for Pinyin Converter

Chinese to Pinyin Convert#2

Chinese to Pinyin Convert by 玺鑫 王

Learn Chinese Pinyin
Strong Contender
📚 Education
4.3(3 ratings)
Free
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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.

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Pinyinizer — Pinyin Converter
Pinyinizer — Pinyin Converter
Pinyinizer — Pinyin Converter
Chinese to Hanyu Pinyin
$2.99

Easily convert Chinese Hanzi (Simplified and Traditional) into Hanyu Pinyin. This tool provides audio pronunciations and functions offline, making it a convenient study aid for learners.

Convert Hanzi to PinyinSupports Simplified & Traditional ChineseListen to Pinyin pronunciations
📚 Education
(6)
paid
5
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
6
Chinese To Pinyin - Un
Chinese To Pinyin - Un
Chinese To Pinyin - Un
Convert Chinese To Pinyin
Free
$1.99 | 100% OFF

This app converts Chinese characters to Pinyin, supporting both simplified and traditional scripts. It offers advanced handwriting recognition, OCR for image text, and an accurate pronunciation guide. Export your work as PDFs and learn offline.

Simplified and Traditional character supportExport to PDFHandwriting recognition
📚 Education
(1)
freemium
7
Pinyin Bopomofo Converter
Pinyin Bopomofo Converter
Pinyin Bopomofo Converter
Simplified Traditional Convert
Free

This app converts between Chinese pinyin and Zhuyin, and also handles simplified to traditional character conversions. It supports searching for pinyin and Zhuyin of Chinese characters, and can also convert dates to the Chinese lunar calendar. Additional language support includes Korean, Russian, and Japanese Katakana.

Pinyin and Zhuyin conversionSimplified to traditional character conversionChinese character pinyin/Zhuyin search
🔍 Reference
(0)
free with in-app purchases
8
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
(72)
free with in-app purchases
9
Cloud Pinyin: Convert Chinese
Cloud Pinyin: Convert Chinese
Cloud Pinyin: Convert Chinese
Real-time Pinyin above text
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)
10
Convert To Pinyin
Convert To Pinyin
Convert To Pinyin
by The Rocket Studio
$0.99

Effortlessly convert Chinese characters to pinyin with accurate tonal marks. This tool is ideal for Chinese language learners to quickly check pronunciations and easily copy or email the converted text.

Convert Chinese characters to pinyinIncludes accurate tonal marksCopy pinyin text to clipboard
📊 Productivity
(2)
paid
11
Chinese Pinyin LearningMachine
Chinese Pinyin LearningMachine
Chinese Pinyin LearningMachine
An easy way to learn Pinyin
Free

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.

Standard Pinyin pronunciationInitial, final, and tone combinationsIndividual pinyin mastery tests
📚 Education
(11)
free with in-app purchases
12
Hanyu Pinyin Dictionary
Hanyu Pinyin Dictionary
Hanyu Pinyin Dictionary
Look up pinyin of characters
Free

This app helps Chinese language learners by providing a dictionary for Hanyu Pinyin. It allows users to look up characters by pronunciation or find characters based on their pronunciation, supporting both simplified and traditional Chinese.

Search by character or pinyinSupports traditional and simplified ChineseListen to pronunciation
📚 Education
(1)
free with in-app purchases
13
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
14
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
15
Pinyinize
Pinyinize
Pinyinize
by Kyle Watson
Free

This app uses your phone's camera to instantly convert Chinese characters into phonetic Pinyin. It helps you understand menus, addresses, and other Chinese text by displaying the Pinyin with contextual grouping for accurate pronunciation.

Camera-based character to Pinyin conversionContextual grouping for accurate pronunciationInstant translation of Chinese text
📚 Education
(1)
free
16
Bopomofo - pinyin to zhuyin
Bopomofo - pinyin to zhuyin
Bopomofo - pinyin to zhuyin
learn Chinese alphabet
Free

Master the zhuyin (bopomofo) transcription system with this engaging game. Match pinyin and zhuyin pairs in short daily sessions to quickly learn the Chinese alphabet. Designed for quick learning and effective memorization.

Match pinyin and zhuyin pairsDaily 5-minute learning sessionsLearn bopomofo in two weeks
📚 Education
(20)
ad-supported
17
Chinese Pinyin Game
Chinese Pinyin Game
Chinese Pinyin Game
by Majestech LLC
Free

Improve your Chinese pinyin pronunciation with this interactive quiz game. It helps you distinguish between similar sounds that are often mistaken, training your ear to recognize correct pronunciation and improve your spoken Chinese.

Pinyin pronunciation quizzesDistinguish similar soundsEar training for pronunciation
📚 Education
(119)
free
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Chinese Type - Pinyin  Layout
Chinese Type - Pinyin  Layout
Chinese Type - Pinyin Layout
Traditional Classical Layout
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
19
Nana Pinyin: Convert & Read
Nana Pinyin: Convert & Read
Nana Pinyin: Convert & Read
Chinese to Pinyin Converter
$4.99
📚 Education
(0)
20
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

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