# EastLingo: CJK Translator — Translation and Romanisation

> Translation and Romanisation (iPhone/iPad app by 021 Ventures.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eastlingo-cjk-translator/id6747321286 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [021 Ventures](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635022667)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.2 · 12 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-07-23
- Data updated: 2026-07-25
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eastlingo-cjk-translator/id6747321286/reviews.md

## What is EastLingo?

Instant Asian Text Translation with EastLingo

Transform your iPhone into an AI-powered Chinese, Japanese and Korean translator! EastLingo uses advanced OCR camera technology and AI translation to instantly convert CJK text to English.

KEY FEATURES:

CAMERA TRANSLATION
• Point camera at Chinese, Japanese, Korean text
• Real-time OCR recognition and AI translation
• Perfect for menus, signs, books, documents
• Supports Traditional and Simplified Chinese

SMART AI TEXT RECOGNITION
• Advanced machine learning OCR technology
• 99% accurate character recognition
• Handles handwritten text and various fonts
• Works in low-light conditions

AUTHENTIC PRONUNCIATION
• Native speaker text-to-speech voices
• Multiple accent options per language
• Learn perfect pronunciation
• English audio for translations

LANGUAGE LEARNING FEATURES
• Pinyin romanization for Chinese
• Romaji conversion for Japanese
• Korean romanization support
• Character-by-character breakdown

EFFORTLESS USER EXPERIENCE
• Clean, intuitive iOS interface
• Instant language switching
• No account required
• Privacy-focused design

LANGUAGES SUPPORTED:
- Chinese Simplified - 简体中文
- Chinese Traditional - 繁體中文
- Japanese - 日本語
- Korean - 한국어
- All translate to English

PERFECT FOR:
Travelers exploring China, Japan, Korea
Chinese, Japanese, Korean language students
Teachers and language educators
Reading restaurant menus and street signs
Business professionals working with CJK text
Academic researchers studying Asian texts
Manga, anime, K-drama fans

WHY CHOOSE EASTLINGO?
Specialized for Chinese, Japanese, Korean only
Superior OCR accuracy vs generic translators
AI-powered translation using latest models
Privacy-first: no data collection
Offline-capable text recognition
No subscription required

Download EastLingo today - your pocket CJK translator!

Top App for Chinese Japanese Korean Translation with AI-Powered OCR


## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3.0 — 2025-08-20

TRANSLATION HISTORY & ORGANIZATION
Save and organize all your translations! Browse your complete timeline, create color-coded categories, and never lose important translations again.

SMART CATEGORIES & FAVORITES  
Organize into "Restaurant & Food," "Travel," "Business" categories and more. Star your most important translations for instant access.

ENHANCED VOICE TRANSLATION
Real-time voice translation with live audio visualization. Speak naturally and watch instant translation with improved speech recognition.

ADVANCED SEARCH & FILTERING
Find any translation instantly. Search across text, translations, and romanizations. Filter by category, favorites, or source language.

FULL EDIT CAPABILITIES
Edit any saved translation with live romanization updates. Modify text, translations, categories, and favorites seamlessly.

IMPROVED USER EXPERIENCE
• Sleek grid layout with compact cards
• Long-press to preview translations  
• Bulk selection for efficient management
• Haptic feedback and smooth animations
• Better error handling throughout

Perfect for language learners, travelers, and professionals who want to build their personal translation library and stay organized!

All data stored locally for privacy. Works with Chinese, Japanese, and Korean text.

### 1.2 — 2025-07-27

Added graceful error handling
Fixed API key errors

### 1.1 — 2025-07-25

Bug fix with translation server
Branding update

### 1.0 — 2025-07-23

No release notes.

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