Best Pinyin Translator Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.8 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated September 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 (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1ChinesePro: Chinese TranslatorChinesePro: Chinese TranslatorFree4.7★ (4.3K)YesYesSep 2026
2Chinese Translate+Chinese Translate+FreeNoNoMay 2026
3Pinyin Helper -  Speak ChinesePinyin Helper - Speak ChineseFree4.4★ (74)YesYesSep 2026
4Pleco Chinese DictionaryPleco Chinese DictionaryFree4.7★ (1.9K)NoYesSep 2026
5Convert To Pinyin LiteConvert To Pinyin LiteFree5.0★ (2)YesNoMay 2026
6Cloud Pinyin: Convert ChineseCloud Pinyin: Convert ChineseFreeNoYesJul 2026
7KTdict Chinese DictionaryKTdict Chinese DictionaryFree4.7★ (1.2K)NoYesSep 2026
8Chinese Dictionary TranslateChinese Dictionary TranslateFreeNoNoMay 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
  • 🗣️ Supports voice and photo translation
  • 🎓 Useful for students and beginners

Room to Improve

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

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FAQ about Pinyin Translator

What are the best pinyin translator apps for iPhone?
ChinesePro: Chinese Translator tops our pinyin translator apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 4.3K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top pinyin translator apps we rank are free to download, including ChinesePro: Chinese Translator and Chinese Translate+.
ChinesePro: Chinese Translator shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 249+ pinyin translator apps on the iOS App Store as of September 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.