Best Pinyin English Apps

245+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated September 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 (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1PinYin(拼音)PinYin(拼音)Free2.0★ (1)YesYesAug 2026
2Pleco Chinese DictionaryPleco Chinese DictionaryFree4.7★ (1.9K)NoYesSep 2026
3Pinyin - Chinese PronunciationPinyin - Chinese Pronunciation$6.99 was $9.995.0★ (2)NoNoJul 2026
4Chinese English Dictionary ProChinese English Dictionary ProFree4.4★ (122)YesYesSep 2026
5Cloud Pinyin: Convert ChineseCloud Pinyin: Convert ChineseFreeNoYesJul 2026
6Pinyin Converter & ReaderPinyin Converter & ReaderFreeNoNoMay 2026
7Pinyin - learn how to pronounce Mandarin Chinese charactersPinyin - learn how to pronounce Mandarin Chinese charactersFree5.0★ (3)YesNoAug 2026
8Chinese Pinyin GameChinese Pinyin GameFree4.5★ (122)NoNoSep 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.

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

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FAQ about Pinyin English

What are the best pinyin english apps for iPhone?
PinYin(拼音) tops our pinyin english apps ranking as of September 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 Pleco Chinese Dictionary.
PinYin(拼音) shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 245+ pinyin english apps on the iOS App Store as of September 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.