Best Pinyin English Apps

246+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating

19 free apps

Updated October 2026

With an average user rating of 4.1★, the pinyin english category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 246+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Pinyin English Apps (October 2026)

#	App	Price	Rating	Ads	In-App Purchases	Updated
1	PinYin(拼音)	Free	2.0★ (1)	Yes	Yes	Aug 2026
2	Pinyin Academy - Learn Chinese	Free	4.4★ (142)	Yes	Yes	Oct 2026
3	Chinese Pinyin LearningMachine	Free	4.7★ (15)	Yes	Yes	Oct 2026
4	Cloud Pinyin: Convert Chinese	Free	5.0★ (3)	No	Yes	Oct 2026
5	Chinese English Dictionary Pro	Free	4.4★ (140)	Yes	Yes	Oct 2026
6	Pleco Chinese Dictionary	Free	4.7★ (1.9K)	No	Yes	Nov 2026
7	Pinyin Converter & Reader	Free	—	No	No	May 2026
8	Convert To Pinyin Lite	Free	5.0★ (2)	Yes	No	Oct 2026

Top Picks for Pinyin English

#1

PinYin(拼音) by 国伟林

Phonetic Symbol of Chinese

Editor's Choice

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.

#2

Pinyin Academy - Learn Chinese by 运杰高

Master Chinese Pinyin & Words

Strong Contender

4.4(142 ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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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.

#3

Chinese Pinyin LearningMachine by 薛峰郑

An easy way to learn Pinyin

Worth Considering

4.7(15 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.

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Cloud Pinyin: Convert Chinese

Cloud Pinyin: Convert Chinese

Cloud Pinyin: Convert Chinese

Real-time Pinyin above text

Instantly convert Chinese text to Pinyin with real-time overlays and tone colors. Supports both Simplified and Traditional Chinese, with features for enhanced reading and practice. Includes OCR and clipboard integration for seamless workflow.

Real-time Pinyin overlaysSimplified and Traditional Chinese conversionTone colors for pronunciation

Chinese English Dictionary Pro

Chinese English Dictionary Pro

Chinese English Dictionary Pro

Dict & Translator Offline 英汉词典

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

free with in-app purchases

Pleco Chinese Dictionary

Pleco Chinese Dictionary

Pleco Chinese Dictionary

Handwriting, OCR, flashcards

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

free with in-app purchases

Pinyin Converter & Reader

Pinyin Converter & Reader

Pinyin Converter & Reader

by Kenichi Nara

Convert To Pinyin Lite

Convert To Pinyin Lite

Convert To Pinyin Lite

Chinese text to hanyu pinyin

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

Pinyin Dictation

Pinyin Dictation

Pinyin Dictation

Help practice Chinese Pinyin

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

Chinese to Pinyin Convert

Chinese to Pinyin Convert

Chinese to Pinyin Convert

Learn Chinese Pinyin

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

Learning Chinese Hanyu Pinyin

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

free with in-app purchases

Pinyinizer — Pinyin Converter

Pinyinizer — Pinyin Converter

Pinyinizer — Pinyin Converter

Read Chinese with pinyin

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

Chinese To PinYin

Chinese To PinYin

Chinese To PinYin

Pinyin Assistant

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

free with in-app purchases

Snap Pinyin: Photo Translator

Snap Pinyin: Photo Translator

Snap Pinyin: Photo Translator

Add Pinyin to any Chinese Text

Hanping Chinese Dictionary

Hanping Chinese Dictionary

Hanping Chinese Dictionary

Offline search + handwriting

Master Mandarin Chinese with this comprehensive offline dictionary. Features handwriting recognition, native speaker audio, example sentences, and tools for vocabulary building and character mastery. Unlock premium features for advanced learning.

Offline functionalityHandwriting recognitionNative speaker audio

free with in-app purchases

Pinyin - type chinese

Pinyin - type chinese

Pinyin - type chinese

Learn Chinese pinyin by typing

Master Mandarin Chinese pinyin through interactive typing practice and vocabulary games. Build a strong foundation in Mandarin, improve typing speed, and track your learning progress. Ideal for beginners looking to learn Chinese effectively.

Pinyin typing practiceVocabulary gamesSpeed and accuracy improvement

free with in-app purchases

Chinese English Keyboard

Chinese English Keyboard

Chinese English Keyboard

Learn as You Type & Translate

$14.99 | 100% OFF

Enhance your language learning by integrating bilingual definitions, translation, and vocabulary review directly into your typing. Practice both English and Chinese, with features like AI translation and personalized word review to aid your studies.

Bilingual typing with definitionsAI translation and grammar correctionPersonalized vocabulary review

free with in-app purchases

Master Pinyin pronunciation with interactive flashcards. Get detailed explanations of mouth and tongue placement, and listen to audio recordings to perfect your sounds. Ideal for anyone learning Mandarin Chinese.

Pinyin flashcardsAudio recordingsPronunciation explanations

Chinese Pinyin Trainer

Chinese Pinyin Trainer

Chinese Pinyin Trainer

The easy way to master Pinyin

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

free with in-app purchases

Mandarin Pinyin Test Helper

Mandarin Pinyin Test Helper

Mandarin Pinyin Test Helper

Learn and Practice Pinyin

FAQ about Pinyin English

What are the best pinyin english apps for iPhone?

PinYin(拼音) tops our pinyin english apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 2.0-star average from 1 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.

Are there free pinyin english apps for iPhone?

Yes — 19 of the top pinyin english apps we rank are free to download, including PinYin(拼音) and Pinyin Academy - Learn Chinese.

Does PinYin(拼音) have ads or in-app purchases?

PinYin(拼音) shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.

How many pinyin english apps are on the App Store?

We track 246+ pinyin english apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.