# Chat messenger translator / 翻译

> Translate messages in real-time across multiple messaging applications. (iPhone/iPad app by Alexander Povolotskiy.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chat-messenger-translator/id1576231359 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Alexander Povolotskiy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576231361)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 1 MB
- Released: 2021-08-10
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chat-messenger-translator/id1576231359/reviews.md

## What is Chat messenger translator / 翻译?

Chat Translator helps you communicate across languages in WhatsApp and other apps with less copying, pasting, and app switching.

The app is designed for real conversations. Set your language and your chat partner’s language, then use the built-in translator keyboard to draft messages more quickly and translate shared text when another app makes it available.

Features:
- Translator keyboard for outgoing messages
- Draft and auto-translate typing modes
- Incoming text translation through the iOS share/action flow
- Conversation language settings for you and your chat partner
- On-device first translation flow where supported
- Optional cloud fallback for supported translation requests
- Translation history stored in the shared app group
- Screenshot fallback guidance for apps that do not expose text directly

How it works:
- For outgoing messages, switch to the translator keyboard, type in your language, and insert the translated result into your chat.
- For incoming messages, use the iOS share/action menu to translate selected or shared text when the host app supports it.
- If an app does not expose text directly, you can use the screenshot fallback workflow described in the app.

Privacy and control:
- The app is built around user-invoked iOS extensions.
- It does not silently read messages from WhatsApp or other apps in the background.
- Cloud translation fallback is optional and can be turned off in settings.

Chat more naturally across languages with a workflow built for messaging, not just generic translation.

## Key features

- Translator keyboard for outgoing messages
- Draft and auto-translate typing modes
- Incoming text translation via iOS share/action flow
- Conversation language settings
- On-device translation
- Optional cloud translation fallback
- Translation history

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Year Subscription | $9.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chat-messenger-translator/id1576231359/reviews.md

### 1/5 — App does not do what it claims to do

*2021-12-12*

It does not translate in real time inside whatsApp or other similar apps. Instead, It functions just like Google translator. The only language it could translate from with Spanish.

### 5/5 — Translates as you type

*2021-08-12*

Translates as you type

## Frequently asked questions about Chat messenger translator / 翻译

### How does Chat messenger translator / 翻译 work with WhatsApp?

Chat messenger translator / 翻译 integrates with WhatsApp by offering a translator keyboard for drafting outgoing messages in your language and then translating them. For incoming messages, you can use the iOS share/action menu to translate text shared from WhatsApp.

### Can I use Chat messenger translator / 翻译 offline?

The app prioritizes an on-device translation flow where supported, allowing for offline translation. However, it also offers an optional cloud fallback for translation requests, which requires an internet connection.

### What languages does Chat messenger translator / 翻译 support?

The app allows you to set conversation language settings for both yourself and your chat partner, implying support for multiple languages. Specific language lists are not detailed in the provided description.

### Is Chat messenger translator / 翻译 safe to use with my messages?

Yes, the app is built around user-invoked iOS extensions and does not silently read messages from WhatsApp or other apps in the background. Cloud translation fallback is also optional and can be disabled.

### What is the subscription cost for Chat messenger translator / 翻译?

Chat messenger translator / 翻译 offers a 1-year subscription for $9.99, which includes a 1-month free trial. The app itself is free to download and use with in-app purchases.

### How often is Chat messenger translator / 翻译 updated?

The latest version of Chat messenger translator / 翻译 is 3.0, and it was last updated on April 7, 2026. This indicates a recent update, with future updates likely to follow.

### What devices are compatible with Chat messenger translator / 翻译?

Chat messenger translator / 翻译 is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is rated for ages 4 and up.

### What are the main benefits of using Chat messenger translator / 翻译 over other translation apps?

This app is specifically designed for real conversations within messaging apps, offering a streamlined workflow with a translator keyboard and direct integration. It aims to reduce copying, pasting, and app switching compared to generic translation tools.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 3.0 — 2026-04-07

This update adds:
1. A custom keyboard extension for outgoing message translation.
2. A share/action extension for translating user-selected incoming text.

To test the keyboard:
- Install the app on device.
- Go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards > Add New Keyboard.
- Add “TranslatorKeyboard”.
- If testing cloud translation, enable “Allow Full Access”.

To test incoming translation:
- In an app that exposes selected/shared text, select text and open the share/action sheet.
- Choose “Translate Incoming”.

The app does not read messages from WhatsApp or other apps in the background. Incoming translation is only user-invoked through iOS extension surfaces.

### 1.99.1 — 2021-08-13

improve user experience

### 1.9 — 2021-08-11

Small UI Improvement

### 1.0 — 2021-08-10

No release notes.

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