Best Pinyin Translator Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.8 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

ChinesePro is the household name in pinyin translator, but it's far from the only option. We track 249+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Pinyin Translator Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1ChinesePro: Chinese TranslatorChinesePro: Chinese TranslatorFree4.7★ (4.3K)YesYesAug 2026
2Pleco Chinese DictionaryPleco Chinese DictionaryFree4.7★ (1.9K)NoYesAug 2026
3Pinyin Helper -  Speak ChinesePinyin Helper - Speak ChineseFree4.4★ (74)YesYesAug 2026
4KTdict Chinese DictionaryKTdict Chinese DictionaryFree4.7★ (1.2K)NoYesAug 2026
5Convert To Pinyin LiteConvert To Pinyin LiteFree5.0★ (2)YesNoMay 2026
6Snap Pinyin: Photo TranslatorSnap Pinyin: Photo TranslatorFreeNoYesJul 2026
7Pinyin Converter & ReaderPinyin Converter & ReaderFreeNoNoMay 2026
8Cloud Pinyin: Convert ChineseCloud Pinyin: Convert ChineseFreeNoYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Pinyin Translator

ChinesePro: Chinese Translator#1

ChinesePro: Chinese Translator by 家顺 田

Chinese,Text,Photo,Learning
Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
4.7😊(4.3K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app offers professional Chinese translation services, including voice, camera, and text translation. It's designed to assist with Chinese travel and language learning by facilitating real-time conversations and translating various forms of text.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient translations
  • 👍 Accurate and reliable translations
  • 📚 Helpful for learning Chinese
  • 💡 Integrated Google Translate

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Some translation errors
  • 💸 Ads can be intrusive
  • 🔋 Potential battery drain
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

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive add-ons and bundles
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and freezing issues
  • 🔍 Cluttered interface and navigation
Pinyin Helper -  Speak Chinese#3

Pinyin Helper - Speak Chinese by 健生 任

Pinyin Converter & Translator
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.4(74 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app helps you learn Chinese by providing instant translations, detailed dictionary explanations, and clear audio pronunciations for words and phrases. It offers a sleek and intuitive interface to make the language learning process easier and more enjoyable.

More Pinyin Translator apps to explore

4
KTdict Chinese Dictionary
KTdict Chinese Dictionary
KTdict Chinese Dictionary
OCR, Flashcards, Trainer
Free

This comprehensive Chinese dictionary app offers effortless learning with extensive search capabilities, an interactive reader, and OCR technology. It includes dynamic flashcards and a Leitner system trainer to enhance vocabulary and retention. Enjoy seamless integration across Apple devices with a single in-app purchase for full access.

Comprehensive dictionary with 300,000+ entriesSearch in English, German, French, Chinese characters, or PinyiniOS handwriting and voice input
🔍 Reference
(1.2K)
free with in-app purchases
5
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
6
Snap Pinyin: Photo Translator
Snap Pinyin: Photo Translator
Snap Pinyin: Photo Translator
Add Pinyin to any Chinese Text
Free
📚 Education
(0)
7
Pinyin Converter & Reader
Pinyin Converter & Reader
Pinyin Converter & Reader
by Kenichi Nara
Free
📚 Education
(0)
8
Cloud Pinyin: Convert Chinese
Cloud Pinyin: Convert Chinese
Cloud Pinyin: Convert Chinese
Real-time Pinyin above text
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)
9
Mojo -Chinese Translator&Tutor
Mojo -Chinese Translator&Tutor
Mojo -Chinese Translator&Tutor
Snap&Voice Chinese Translation
Free
📚 Education
(0)
10
MIYUKI Translator
MIYUKI Translator
MIYUKI Translator
by 志勋 刘
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
11
Translator - Speak & Translate
Translator - Speak & Translate
Translator - Speak & Translate
Speech translation artifact
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
12
CantoTranslate
CantoTranslate
CantoTranslate
by Terence Yip
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
13
Chinese Dictionary Translate
Chinese Dictionary Translate
Chinese Dictionary Translate
HSK & TOCFL Practice
Free
📚 Education
(0)
14
Chinese Translate+
Chinese Translate+
Chinese Translate+
Learn Chinese with Pinyin
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
15
Chinese Japanese Translator
Chinese Japanese Translator
Chinese Japanese Translator
by 佩芬 屈
Free

Translate words and sentences between Chinese and Japanese. Features include audio pronunciation, clipboard access, and search history. The interface is simple and user-friendly, with phonetic translations serving as a dictionary.

Chinese to Japanese translationJapanese to Chinese translationAudio pronunciation
🔍 Reference
(0)
free
16
Translate Genie
Translate Genie
Translate Genie
Voice, Text & Photo Translator
Free

Communicate across languages with voice, text, and photo translation. Engage in two-way conversations, translate signs and menus, and access common phrases for everyday situations. Review your translation history easily.

Text translationVoice translationConversation mode
🔧 Utilities
(8)
ad-supported
17
Korean Chinese Translator
Korean Chinese Translator
Korean Chinese Translator
Korean Chinese Dictionary
Free
📚 Education
(0)
18
Pinyin Finder
Pinyin Finder
Pinyin Finder
by 晓晖 强
Free

Easily find the pronunciation (Pinyin) for Chinese characters you don't recognize. Simply input the characters to get their Pinyin pronunciation.

Find Pinyin for unknown charactersSimple character inputPronunciation lookup
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free
19
Chinese Dictionary -Translator
Chinese Dictionary -Translator
Chinese Dictionary -Translator
English To Chinese Dictionary
Free
📚 Education
(0)
20
English to Chinese Translator.
English to Chinese Translator.
English to Chinese Translator.
by kasra Meshkin
Free

This application translates words between English and Chinese with a single tap. It's designed for learners of all ages, from schoolchildren to travelers, to help them overcome language barriers and communicate more confidently.

One-touch translationEnglish to Chinese translationChinese to English translation
📚 Education
(1)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Pinyin Translator

What are the best pinyin translator apps for iPhone?
ChinesePro: Chinese Translator tops our pinyin translator apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 4.3K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top pinyin translator apps we rank are free to download, including ChinesePro: Chinese Translator and Pleco Chinese Dictionary.
ChinesePro: Chinese Translator shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 249+ pinyin translator apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
ChinesePro is a professional Chinese translation software that provides authentic Chinese translations. It supports voice, camera, and text translation, making it useful for Chinese travel and language learning.
Key features include voice translation where you speak and the app reads the translation, camera translation to translate text from images instantly, and a conversation mode for real-time communication with Chinese speakers.