九方輸入法 ( Q9 )

Name: 九方輸入法 ( Q9 )
Rating: 4.206897 (5050 reviews)
Author: Q9 Tech ( QCode Chinese )

Jiufang input method provides traditional and simplified Chinese input methods. Powerful Chinese auxiliary functions include "Thanks for traditional Chinese characters", related characters and homophones. Support emoji and English gesture input, freely change the color and theme interface

Features & Capabilities

Q9 Chinese Input Method delivers a robust Traditional & Simplified Chinese typing experience. It supports nine-stroke, character-based input along with Pinyin and Zhuyin, plus homophone search for Cantonese and Mandarin. Emoji, English gesture input, autocorrect, dynamic or fixed related words, and easy first-time setup help you type faster and more accurately. You can customize fonts, colors, and choose from eight theme interfaces for a personal look and feel.

Other features include a toolbar, voice input, offensive word blocking, and a 30-day free full-featured trial. It supports easy setup for first-time users and is compatible with Android OS 9.0–16.0 (Arm64).

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Accessibility Education Writing

By:

Q9 Tech ( QCode Chinese )

Downloads:

105,795 66

Rating:

4.21

(5,050) 1 new ratings

Version:

4.0.1 Last updated: 2026-04-13

Version code:

3119

Creation date:

2014-04-14

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.READ_CONTACTS Very high risk
android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Very high risk
android.permission.READ_PROFILE High risk
android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS High risk
android.permission.WRITE_USER_DICTIONARY High risk
android.permission.READ_SYNC_STATS Moderate risk
android.permission.READ_USER_DICTIONARY Moderate risk
android.permission.WRITE_SYNC_SETTINGS Moderate risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk

Size:

32.04MB

Email:

in*****@q9tech.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-11

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 209,893 ▼ 757

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Developed by:

Q9 Tech ( QCode Chinese )

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.q9ime.inputmethod.q9latin

Email:

in*****@q9tech.com

Website:

http://and.q9tech.com

User Reviews

Users appreciate Q9 for its ease of use and effective Chinese input, with long-term users valuing its reliability. However, recent updates have introduced significant issues including app freezing, keyboard display problems, and intrusive permission requests. Changes in licensing terms requiring repurchase have also frustrated users. Voice recognition has dialect issues, and compatibility warnings appear after Android upgrades. While the developer addresses problems swiftly, these issues impact user experience negatively.

Pros

Q9 is easy to learn and use for Chinese input.
The app has been helpful for users not good at Pinyin input method.
It offers a good way to type Chinese characters.
Some users have been using Q9 for many years, indicating reliability before recent updates.
The developer responds to issues and provides fixes relatively quickly.

Cons

Recent updates introduced serious bugs like freezing, keyboard not appearing, or lagging.
The app requests intrusive permissions such as phone call management, which users find unnecessary and privacy invasive.
The licensing model changed causing users to repurchase the app despite already owning it, leading to dissatisfaction.
Voice input for some dialects like Cantonese does not work properly, being misrecognized as Mandarin.
The app frequently shows warning dialogs or pop-ups after Android OS upgrades, disrupting usage.