Chinese Scanner - Pinyin OCR

Name: Chinese Scanner - Pinyin OCR
Author: Iwaono

LiveIwaono11 apps · 10.9K installsToolsFree · contains adsIn-app purchases: $2.99 per itemcom.iwao.ocrapp

Convert Chinese images to text and add pinyin with audio pronunciation.

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Total installs: 6,795
Installs / day: +18
Rating: —★
Released: 11 Sept 2025
Last update: 27 Jul 2026
Countries: —

Install history

exact counter from Google Play

30dAll

Installs per day · last 90 days

Change timeline

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App manifest

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Data safety

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Shares data with third parties App info and performance and Device or other IDs
Collects data App info and performance and Device or other IDs
Data is encrypted in transit
No way to ask for data deletion

This is the developer's own declaration, summarised from the Play listing. The permissions below show what the app is technically able to access.

Permissions

6 in 2 groups

1 Sensitive1 Notable4 Routine

What this app can do with your phone

Use your camera to take photos and record videos

CameraSensitive1

Access to your camera to take photos and record video

Use your camera to take photos and record videostake pictures and videos · CAMERA

OtherNotable5

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

Keep your phone's processor or screen from going to sleep, which can use more batteryprevent device from sleeping · WAKE_LOCK
Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections · ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access · INTERNET
Check with Google Play that you got this app legitimatelyGoogle Play license check · com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE
Receive push messages sent from the app's servers over the internetreceive data from Internet · com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE

Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

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Full description

📷 Use Camera or Gallery! Learn Chinese more easily from screenshots or photos! PinyinOCR instantly recognizes Chinese text (characters) from images or camera photos and automatically adds Pinyin. Polyphonic characters are highlighted in yellow, so you can easily notice them. Each tone is shown in a different color, helping you understand pronunciation at a glance. Tap the highlighted text to switch between Pinyin readings, listen to audio, and copy or edit the results. No need to open a dictionary — just read and learn right away! Key Features 📸 Chinese OCR from Camera & Photos – Instantly recognize Chinese text 🎨 Color-Coded Tones – Different colors for each tone 🟡 Polyphonic Characters Highlighted – Yellow highlights for easy identification 🔊 Audio Playback – Listen to pronunciation for each word ✏️ Edit & Copy – Modify OCR results and use them in other apps 📤 Quick Launch – Start from Gallery or Share menu ✅ Safe Ads Only – Banner ads, no pop-ups or tracking 🎯 Perfect For ・Chinese learners & HSK test takers ・Students, travelers, and self-learners ・Anyone who wants to improve pronunciation quickly ✅ Free, Fast & Simple No complicated setup. Just take a photo or pick one from the gallery — and get instant Pinyin + audio. Start reading Chinese with confidence today!

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