Best Pinyinnotes Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated August 2026

The best pinyinnotes apps on iPhone average 4.4★ across 250+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated August 2026.

Compare top Pinyinnotes Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1PinyinNotesPinyinNotesFreeNoYesAug 2026
2Chinese Pinyin LearningMachineChinese Pinyin LearningMachineFree4.6★ (13)YesYesAug 2026
3Chinese Pinyin TrainerChinese Pinyin TrainerFree4.5★ (97)NoYesAug 2026
4Pinyin DictationPinyin DictationFree was $0.995.0★ (1)YesNoMay 2026
5PinyinizePinyinizeFree5.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026
6Convert To Pinyin LiteConvert To Pinyin LiteFree5.0★ (2)YesNoMay 2026
7Pinyin Academy - Learn ChinesePinyin Academy - Learn ChineseFree4.4★ (142)YesYesAug 2026
8Pleco Chinese DictionaryPleco Chinese DictionaryFree4.7★ (1.9K)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Pinyinnotes

Chinese Pinyin LearningMachine#2

Chinese Pinyin LearningMachine by 薛峰 郑

An easy way to learn Pinyin
Strong Contender
📚 Education
4.6(13 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Master Chinese Pinyin with this educational tool. It focuses on standard pronunciation, combining initials, finals, and tones. Practice individual pinyin sounds and their application in combinations.

Chinese Pinyin Trainer#3

Chinese Pinyin Trainer by trainchinese B.V.

The easy way to master Pinyin
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.5😊(97 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Master Mandarin Chinese tones and Pinyin sounds with this app. It offers nearly 2,000 audio recordings and interactive exercises to improve listening skills and distinguish between similar-sounding words. Includes a guide to reading Chinese with the Pinyin system.

What We Love

  • 👍 Excellent for tone training
  • 🚀 Helps learn pinyin quickly
  • 🎧 Clear audio pronunciation
  • 💡 Fun and engaging for learners

Room to Improve

  • 📉 Free version is limited
  • ⏳ Trial version is short
  • 🔊 Poor sound quality reported

More Pinyinnotes apps to explore

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Pinyin Dictation
Pinyin Dictation
Pinyin Dictation
Help practice Chinese Pinyin
Free
$0.99 | 100% OFF

This app helps users practice Chinese Pinyin dictation. It classifies exercises, tracks mistakes, and aids in mastering Pinyin fundamentals. Designed for learners to improve their foundational Chinese pronunciation skills.

Pinyin dictation practiceExercise classificationMistake counting
📚 Education
(1)
ad-supported
5
Pinyinize
Pinyinize
Pinyinize
by Kyle Watson
Free

This app uses your phone's camera to instantly convert Chinese characters into phonetic Pinyin. It helps you understand menus, addresses, and other Chinese text by displaying the Pinyin with contextual grouping for accurate pronunciation.

Camera-based character to Pinyin conversionContextual grouping for accurate pronunciationInstant translation of Chinese text
📚 Education
(1)
free
6
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
7
Pinyin Academy - Learn Chinese
Pinyin Academy - Learn Chinese
Pinyin Academy - Learn Chinese
Master Pinyin dan kata Cina.
Free

Master Chinese Pinyin and basic characters with interactive lessons, games, and pronunciation practice. This app offers systematic learning for all levels, covering sounds, writing, vocabulary, and phonetic recognition. Ideal for children, students, and language enthusiasts.

Pinyin letter learning with audioHandwriting practice with stroke guidesPronunciation training and comparison
📚 Education
(142)
free with in-app purchases
8
Pleco Chinese Dictionary
Pleco Chinese Dictionary
Pleco Chinese Dictionary
Handwriting, OCR, flashcards
Free

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.

Integrated dictionaries with over 110,000 entriesFull-screen handwriting inputLive OCR for word lookup
🔍 Reference
(1.9K)
free with in-app purchases
9
3lines.org
3lines.org
3lines.org
Generate 3 Line documents
Free

Convert Chinese ePub files and web pages into a three-line format, adding romanization and translation. The converted documents can be saved as PDFs or copied for further use.

ePub to three-line conversionAdd romanization (pinyin, Sidney Lau, Yale)Add native language translation (English, Spanish)
🔧 Utilities
(65)
free
10
Pinyinizer — Pinyin Converter
Pinyinizer — Pinyin Converter
Pinyinizer — Pinyin Converter
Chinese to Hanyu Pinyin
$2.99

Easily convert Chinese Hanzi (Simplified and Traditional) into Hanyu Pinyin. This tool provides audio pronunciations and functions offline, making it a convenient study aid for learners.

Convert Hanzi to PinyinSupports Simplified & Traditional ChineseListen to Pinyin pronunciations
📚 Education
(6)
paid
11
Jade - Learn Chinese
Jade - Learn Chinese
Jade - Learn Chinese
Smart Dictionary & Flashcards
Free

This app offers a smart Chinese dictionary and learning companion for everyday use. It provides instant lookups by Hanzi, pinyin, or English, with essential information first and deeper context available. Features include flashcards, spaced repetition, and a tool to understand Chinese text from your surroundings.

Fast Chinese dictionary searchSearch by Hanzi, pinyin, or EnglishSimplified and Traditional script display
📚 Education
(6)
free with in-app purchases
12
Chinese dictionary hanzi
Chinese dictionary hanzi
Chinese dictionary hanzi
Original handwriting practice
Free

This comprehensive reference app offers extensive Chinese language tools, including a vast dictionary, idiom collection, and word puzzles. It supports multiple search methods and provides detailed explanations, example sentences, and poetry resources.

Pinyin queryRadical queryStroke search
🔍 Reference
(41)
free with in-app purchases
13
Pinyin Chart - Learn Chinese
Pinyin Chart - Learn Chinese
Pinyin Chart - Learn Chinese
by OnDemandWorld (HK)
Free

Master Chinese pronunciation with this comprehensive guide to Pinyin sounds and tones. Features native speaker audio, detailed explanations, and exercises designed to help learners achieve an authentic accent. Focuses exclusively on pronunciation for all proficiency levels.

All possible Pinyin sound combinationsNative speaker audio for tonesComprehensive pronunciation guide
📚 Education
(4)
free with in-app purchases
14
Learn BOPOMO
Learn BOPOMO
Learn BOPOMO
by Chi-Cheng Liao
Free

Master Chinese phonetic symbols with interactive Pinyin practice and writing exercises. Learn stroke order, pronunciation, and associate sounds with characters. Utilize flashcards to boost word recognition and memory.

Pinyin phonetic symbol practiceCharacter association with PinyinStroke order and pronunciation guide
📚 Education
(3)
free
15
Pinyin Converter & Reader
Pinyin Converter & Reader
Pinyin Converter & Reader
by Kenichi Nara
Free
📚 Education
(0)
16
Pinyin Extension
Pinyin Extension
Pinyin Extension
Display Pinyin on Webpages
Free

This browser extension displays pinyin directly on webpages. It processes all data locally on your device, ensuring your privacy. Enjoy a more accessible reading experience for Chinese content.

Displays Pinyin on web pagesLocal device processingPrivacy-focused
🔍 Reference
(1)
free with in-app purchases
17
Chinese To PinYin
Chinese To PinYin
Chinese To PinYin
Pinyin Assistant
Free

This app converts Chinese characters to Pinyin, aiding in Chinese language learning. It offers flexible display options, translation capabilities, and audio playback for text. Users can also customize themes and practice learned material.

Convert single or multiple Chinese characters to PinyinInput or paste articles for Pinyin conversionCustomizable Pinyin display formats
🔧 Utilities
(7)
free with in-app purchases
18
Hanyu Pinyin Dictionary
Hanyu Pinyin Dictionary
Hanyu Pinyin Dictionary
Look up pinyin of characters
Free

This app helps Chinese language learners by providing a dictionary for Hanyu Pinyin. It allows users to look up characters by pronunciation or find characters based on their pronunciation, supporting both simplified and traditional Chinese.

Search by character or pinyinSupports traditional and simplified ChineseListen to pronunciation
📚 Education
(1)
free with in-app purchases
19
小学语文点讲练 部编版小学语文一年级上册人教新版
小学语文点讲练 部编版小学语文一年级上册人教新版
小学语文点讲练 部编版小学语文一年级上册人教新版
by 丽娜 张
Free

This app provides audio lessons and animated guides for learning Chinese characters and Pinyin, following the curriculum used in Chinese primary schools. It covers Pinyin, character writing, and sentence construction across 12 levels.

High-quality audio recordingsAnimated character writing guidesPinyin, character, and sentence learning
📚 Education
(8)
free with in-app purchases
20
CE Lookup 漢英找字快
CE Lookup 漢英找字快
CE Lookup 漢英找字快
by Pulsely Consulting Limited
Free

This app provides English and Mandarin Pinyin definitions for Chinese characters and phrases. Users can draw characters to find matching phrases and their definitions, with auto-completion suggestions. It's designed for Mandarin learners seeking an easy way to understand Pinyin tones.

English and Mandarin Pinyin definitionsChinese character and phrase lookupDraw characters for definitions
🔍 Reference
(1)
free

FAQ about Pinyinnotes

Are there free pinyinnotes apps for iPhone?
Yes — 19 of the top pinyinnotes apps we rank are free to download, including PinyinNotes and Chinese Pinyin LearningMachine.
PinyinNotes has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ pinyinnotes apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.