Best Pinyin Keyboard Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

Looking for free pinyin keyboard apps? 20 of our 250+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Pinyin Keyboard Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Pinyin PengyouPinyin PengyouFree1.2★ (6)NoYesSep 2026
2Gboard – the Google KeyboardGboard – the Google KeyboardFree4.1★ (59K)NoNoSep 2026
3Learn Chinese: Pinyin KeyboardLearn Chinese: Pinyin KeyboardFree5.0★ (7)YesYesAug 2026
4Pinyin Keyboard  Learn ChinesePinyin Keyboard Learn ChineseFree was $3.995.0★ (2)NoYesSep 2026
5EZPinyinEZPinyinFreeNoNoMay 2026
6Pleco Chinese DictionaryPleco Chinese DictionaryFree4.7★ (1.9K)NoYesSep 2026
7Pinyin ExtensionPinyin ExtensionFree5.0★ (1)NoYesAug 2026
8ToneBoard KeyboardToneBoard KeyboardFree4.8★ (5)NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Pinyin Keyboard

Pinyin Pengyou#1

Pinyin Pengyou by Guy Brooker

Keyboard for language learners
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
1.7(7 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This keyboard app helps Chinese language learners type Chinese characters (Hanzi) by suggesting words based on Pinyin input. It offers various dictionaries and custom word options, with a subscription unlocking Hanzi writing capabilities.

Gboard – the Google Keyboard#2

Gboard – the Google Keyboard by Google

Search. GIFs. Emojis and more.
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.1😐(59K ratings)
Free
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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?
Pinyin Pengyou tops our pinyin keyboard apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 1.2-star average from 6 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top pinyin keyboard apps we rank are free to download, including Pinyin Pengyou and Gboard – the Google Keyboard.
Pinyin Pengyou has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 250+ pinyin keyboard apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Pinyin Pengyou provides a specialized keyboard that suggests Chinese characters (Hanzi) as you type Pinyin. This allows you to build Chinese words and phrases even with limited knowledge of characters, aiding in communication and learning.
The app offers dictionaries aligned with HSK levels 1 to 6 and TOCFL levels 1 to 4. It also includes Pimsleur Mandarin up to level III, a country names dictionary, and allows users to add their own custom words and phrases.

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