Best Pinyin English Apps

245+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated August 2026

With an average user rating of 4.2★, the pinyin english category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 245+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Pinyin English Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1PinYin(拼音)PinYin(拼音)Free2.0★ (1)YesYesAug 2026
2Chinese Pinyin LearningMachineChinese Pinyin LearningMachineFree4.6★ (13)YesYesAug 2026
3Pleco Chinese DictionaryPleco Chinese DictionaryFree4.7★ (1.9K)NoYesAug 2026
4Pinyin - Chinese PronunciationPinyin - Chinese Pronunciation$6.99 was $9.995.0★ (2)NoNoJul 2026
5Chinese English Dictionary ProChinese English Dictionary ProFree4.4★ (122)YesYesAug 2026
6Cloud Pinyin: Convert ChineseCloud Pinyin: Convert ChineseFreeNoYesJul 2026
7Chinese Pinyin GameChinese Pinyin GameFree4.5★ (119)NoNoAug 2026
8Pinyin Converter & ReaderPinyin Converter & ReaderFreeNoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Pinyin English

PinYin(拼音)#1

PinYin(拼音) by 国伟 林

Phonetic Symbol of Chinese
Editor's Choice
📚 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#2

Chinese Pinyin LearningMachine by 薛峰 郑

An easy way to learn Pinyin
Strong Contender
📚 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.

Pleco Chinese Dictionary#3

Pleco Chinese Dictionary by Pleco Inc.

Handwriting, OCR, flashcards
Worth Considering
🔍 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

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive add-ons and bundles
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and freezing issues
  • 🔍 Cluttered interface and navigation

More Pinyin English apps to explore

4
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
5
Chinese English Dictionary Pro
Chinese English Dictionary Pro
Chinese English Dictionary Pro
Dict & Translator Offline 英汉词典
Free

This offline Chinese-English dictionary and translator supports search by Chinese characters, Pinyin, or English. It offers native pronunciation, a large word database, and tools like favorites and history for enhanced language learning.

Offline search (Chinese, Pinyin, English)Quick search suggestionsLarge word and phrase database
📚 Education
(122)
free with in-app purchases
6
Cloud Pinyin: Convert Chinese
Cloud Pinyin: Convert Chinese
Cloud Pinyin: Convert Chinese
Real-time Pinyin above text
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)
7
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
8
Pinyin Converter & Reader
Pinyin Converter & Reader
Pinyin Converter & Reader
by Kenichi Nara
Free
📚 Education
(0)
9
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
10
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
11
Pinyin - type chinese
Pinyin - type chinese
Pinyin - type chinese
Learn Chinese pinyin by typing
Free
📚 Education
(0)
12
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
13
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
14
Pinyin Scholar
Pinyin Scholar
Pinyin Scholar
Add pinyin to Chinese text
Free
📚 Education
(0)
15
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
16
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
17
Pinyin Extension
Pinyin Extension
Pinyin Extension
Display Pinyin on Webpages
Free

This browser extension displays pinyin directly on webpages. It processes all data locally on your device, ensuring your privacy. Enjoy a more accessible reading experience for Chinese content.

Displays Pinyin on web pagesLocal device processingPrivacy-focused
🔍 Reference
(1)
free with in-app purchases
18
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
19
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
(9)
free with in-app purchases
20
Snap Pinyin: Photo Translator
Snap Pinyin: Photo Translator
Snap Pinyin: Photo Translator
Add Pinyin to any Chinese Text
Free
📚 Education
(0)

FAQ about Pinyin English

What are the best pinyin english apps for iPhone?
PinYin(拼音) tops our pinyin english apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 2.0-star average from 1 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top pinyin english apps we rank are free to download, including PinYin(拼音) and Chinese Pinyin LearningMachine.
PinYin(拼音) shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 245+ pinyin english apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
PinYin(拼音) is an app designed to teach the phonetic symbols, also known as Pinyin, for Chinese characters. It focuses on Mandarin pronunciation and is suitable for simplified Chinese.
The app provides the phonetic symbols for Chinese characters, aiding in learning Mandarin pronunciation. It is designed for simplified Chinese characters.