# Chato — Live AI Interpreter — Speak Freely Across Languages

> Real-time AI interpreter for speech and live subtitles in 13 languages. (iPhone/iPad app by YiLin Wen.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chato-live-ai-interpreter/id6768723356 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [YiLin Wen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1110629566)
- Category: Productivity, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 38 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Korean, European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2026-06-25
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chato-live-ai-interpreter/id6768723356/reviews.md

## What is Chato?

Chato — Real-Time AI Interpreter

Speak, and be understood. Chato listens to the world around you and turns it into translated speech and live subtitles — calmly and instantly, across 13 languages.

TWO WAYS TO USE IT

Listen
Point your phone at whoever's speaking — a lecture, an announcement, a tour guide, a colleague — and Chato streams a live translation you can read and hear. It auto-detects the spoken language; you just choose what to translate into.

Talk
A face-to-face mode for two people who don't share a language. The screen splits in two, with one half rotated toward the person across the table,
so you can hold a natural back-and-forth — each person reads their own language.

WHY CHATO FEELS DIFFERENT
• Real-time — translation streams as words are spoken, not after long pauses
• Speech + subtitles — hear the translated voice and read along
• 13 languages — English, Chinese (Traditional & Simplified), Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Hindi, Dutch
• Calm, distraction-free design — no clutter, just the conversation
• Private — sign in with Apple, nothing else to set up

Start with free minutes. Add flexible minute packs or a subscription when you need more.

Built for travelers, students, classrooms, meetings, hospitals, and help desks — anywhere people need to understand each other, right now.

SUBSCRIPTIONS & TERMS
Chato offers optional auto-renewable subscriptions for additional translation minutes. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at purchase confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings.

Terms of Use:
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Privacy Policy: 
https://getchato.app/privacy

## Key features

- Real-time speech translation
- Live subtitles
- 13 supported languages
- Two-way conversation mode
- Distraction-free design
- Sign in with Apple

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chato Light | $4.99 | per month |
| Chato Standard | $9.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quick conversations | $4.99 | one-time |
| Travel friendly | $9.99 | one-time |
| Everyday conversations | $19.99 | one-time |
| Extended interpretation | $49.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chato-live-ai-interpreter/id6768723356/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 好用

*2026-08-27*

终于能理解日语在说什么了。

### 1/5 — 無法使用

*2026-06-27*

根本無法使用，一啟動就閃退，和demo影片完全不一樣

**Developer response:** 您好，感謝您的回覆，我這邊已經針對閃退的問題進行修復，若還有機會的話， 希望還能邀請您繼續使用，感謝您的回覆和指教，我會繼續以提供優質服務的目標前進。

## Frequently asked questions about Chato

### How many languages does Chato support?

Chato supports translation in 13 languages, including English, Chinese (Traditional & Simplified), Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Hindi, and Dutch.

### What are the subscription plans for Chato?

Chato offers 'Chato Light' for $4.99 per month and 'Chato Standard' for $9.99 per month, providing additional translation minutes beyond the free tier.

### Can I cancel my Chato subscription?

Yes, you can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple Account settings. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

### Does Chato have ads?

No, Chato does not contain advertisements. The app focuses on a calm, distraction-free design for seamless communication.

### What devices is Chato available on?

Currently, Chato is supported on iPhone devices.

### How does the face-to-face mode in Chato work?

In face-to-face mode, the screen splits in two, with one half rotated towards the other person. This allows for a natural back-and-forth conversation where each person reads their own language.

### When was Chato last updated?

The latest version of Chato, 2.2.1, was last updated on July 30, 2026.

### What is the age rating for Chato?

Chato has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.0 — 2026-08-31

Chato 3.0 introduces Events:

• Host a live caption event and share it with a QR code or invitation link
• Attendees can view translated captions in Chato or a browser without signing in
• Offer up to three caption languages in the same event
• Pause, resume, and monitor event status and attendee count
• Save the complete transcript to Chato Notes after an event
• Choose from available microphones and audio devices, including AirPods and external microphones
• Improved caption delivery, reconnection, and long-speech stability
• Refined localization and overall experience

### 2.2.1 — 2026-07-30

We’ve improved purchase verification so Conversation Time is added to your account more reliably after a successful purchase.
This update also clarifies how Conversation Time is counted and includes stability improvements.

### 2.2.0 — 2026-07-15

Chato now supports text translation.

• Translate messages without leaving the conversation using Chato Keyboard
• Translate selected text directly from the iOS text menu
• Choose between Automatic, Casual, and Formal tones
• Sign in with Apple for 30,000 characters of free text translation each month
• Improved setup guidance, error messages, and overall stability

### 2.1.2 — 2026-07-08

Hotfix update

• Fixed Traditional Chinese display in Talk mode.
• Improved sign-in and conversation time rules: guest users get a short trial, while Apple Sign in keeps monthly time and purchases with your account.
• Updated purchase flow so conversation time is kept safely with Apple Sign in.
• Added localized paywall text for supported app languages.

### 2.1.1 — 2026-07-07

What’s New in 2.1.1

Talk mode is clearer and calmer:
• First-turn mic hints help both people know which mic to tap before speaking.
• Live status now appears between both sides and faces the active speaker.
• Replay audio is only available when the conversation is paused, so it won’t interfere with live translation.
• Improved turn switching, transcript timing, and replay matching for more stable face-to-face conversations.

Listen mode also adds a new Media Playback input mode for subtitle-only translation when listening to media aloud.

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