# Arda Translate — Private voice translation

> Private voice translation (iPhone/iPad app by CHRISTOPHER JOHN BORDELEAU.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arda-translate/id6778970560 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [CHRISTOPHER JOHN BORDELEAU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866445103)
- Category: Travel, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 26 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-13
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arda-translate/id6778970560/reviews.md

## What is Arda Translate?

Arda Translate is built for real conversations when privacy matters.

Put your iPhone or iPad between two people, choose both languages, and watch each side see the conversation in their own language. It is designed for neighbors, family, travel, small businesses, and everyday moments where passing a device back and forth feels awkward.

Unlike cloud translation apps, Arda Translate is designed around on-device speech recognition and on-device translation. After the translation model is installed, conversations stay on your iPhone or iPad instead of being sent to an external translation service.

Why people choose Arda Translate:

- Live two-sided conversation view
- Each person sees their own side of the screen
- Rotate the top half for side-by-side or across-the-table conversations
- On-device translation after setup
- No account
- No ads
- No subscription
- Free at launch

Supported languages include English, Chinese, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Hindi, Russian, Vietnamese, Thai, Dutch, Turkish, and Polish.

First launch asks before downloading the on-device translation model. The download is large, so Wi-Fi is recommended. Arda Translate is for everyday conversation and should not be used as the only source of translation for medical, legal, emergency, or safety-critical situations.


## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.1.1 — 2026-07-24

Version 1.1.1 refreshes the App Store preview experience across supported iPhone sizes. App functionality is unchanged from version 1.1.

### 1.1 — 2026-07-24

Version 1.1 introduces side-specific hold-to-talk controls for clearer two-person conversations. Speech recognition now stays prepared between turns for faster starts, while improved transcript finalization prevents clipped or repeated phrases. Translation streaming, recovery, and on-device model performance are faster and more reliable.

### 1.0 — 2026-07-06

No release notes.

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