Best Pinyin Keyboard Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated October 2026

Looking for free pinyin keyboard apps? 19 of our 249+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Pinyin Keyboard Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Chinese English KeyboardChinese English KeyboardFree4.2★ (6)NoYesOct 2026
2Gboard – the Google KeyboardGboard – the Google KeyboardFree4.1★ (61K)NoNoOct 2026
3Learn Chinese: Pinyin KeyboardLearn Chinese: Pinyin KeyboardFree5.0★ (7)YesYesOct 2026
4Pinyin PengyouPinyin PengyouFree1.7★ (7)NoYesOct 2026
5ToneBoard KeyboardToneBoard KeyboardFree4.8★ (5)NoNoMay 2026
6EZPinyinEZPinyinFree—NoNoMay 2026
7Pleco Chinese DictionaryPleco Chinese DictionaryFree4.7★ (1.9K)NoYesOct 2026
8Aria Magic VoiceAria Magic Voice$9.99—NoNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Pinyin Keyboard

Chinese English Keyboard#1

Chinese English Keyboard by 善康 梁

Learn as You Type & Translate
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.2(6 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Enhance your language learning by integrating vocabulary practice into your daily typing. This bilingual keyboard offers smart translation, autocorrect, and a unique "type to remember" feature, turning everyday communication into a powerful learning tool. It processes all data locally for complete privacy.

Gboard – the Google Keyboard#2

Gboard – the Google Keyboard by Google

Search. GIFs. Emojis and more.
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.1😐(61K ratings)
Free
#98in Utilities
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This keyboard app integrates Google Search, GIFs, and emojis directly into your typing experience. It offers features like Glide Typing for faster input and allows you to search and share information without leaving your current application.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent swipe typing
  • 👍 Customizable keyboard themes
  • 🔍 Integrated Google search and translation
  • 💡 Convenient GIF and emoji search

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Keyboard crashes and glitches
  • 🔍 Inconsistent autocorrect and word prediction
  • 🔍 Buggy cursor control and text selection
  • 🔍 Keyboard layout issues in landscape mode

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FAQ about Pinyin Keyboard

What are the best pinyin keyboard apps for iPhone?
Chinese English Keyboard tops our pinyin keyboard apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.2-star average from 6 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top pinyin keyboard apps we rank are free to download, including Chinese English Keyboard and Gboard – the Google Keyboard.
Chinese English Keyboard has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 249+ pinyin keyboard apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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