# Language Translator by Mate — For Safari, Text, Voice, Photo

> Powerful iOS translator with Safari, app, and speech translation for 103 languages. (iPhone/iPad app by Twopeople Software.)

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- Developer: [Twopeople Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1178347036)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 1,688 App Store ratings · 375 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 155 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Danish, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean and 11 more
- Released: 2016-03-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/language-translator-by-mate/id1073473333/reviews.md

## What is Language Translator by Mate?

Mate translates 250+ languages — online and offline. Whether you're traveling, learning a language, or just need to understand something quickly, Mate is built to help.

Translate text, speech, and websites. Works across your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and all major browsers — with everything synced between devices.

TRANSLATE WHAT YOU SEE

Point Mate at a sign, menu, document, or screen — translation is drawn directly onto the image, following the perspective and rotation of the original text. Switch to table view for a clean side-by-side list. Pick from your photo library to translate screenshots. Works online for top quality, and offline for travel.

TRANSLATE ANYWHERE ON iOS

- Camera — point at any text and read it in your language. Works on signs, menus, documents, and screens, online or offline.

- Default Translator (iOS 18.4+) — set Mate as your system translator and the iOS Translate action everywhere uses Mate. 250+ languages instead of Apple's 20, plus synonyms, definitions, phonetic transcription, reverse-translate, and noun genders, all inside the system popover.

- Safari Extension — translate entire web pages or selected text without leaving the browser.

- Share Extension — select any text, tap Share, then tap Mate to translate without leaving the app you're in. Works in Mail, Notes, PDFs, and anywhere else iOS shows the Share menu.

OFFLINE TRANSLATION

Download language packs for 55+ languages and translate without an internet connection. Manage your downloaded languages easily in Settings.

BUILT FOR LANGUAGE LOVERS

- Phrasebook — save translations you want to remember. Organize them into lists and review anytime.

- Noun genders for French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Swedish, and Dutch.

- Phonetic transcription and transliteration.

- Speech translation — speak and get instant results.

ACCESSIBILITY

Full VoiceOver support, Dynamic Type, and reduced motion throughout the app.

AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE

Mate works on iOS, macOS, Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Opera. One account keeps your history and phrasebook in sync across all of them.

Mate requires a subscription. 7-day free trial available.

Privacy Policy: https://matetranslate.com/en/privacy
Terms of Use: https://matetranslate.com/en/eula

## Key features

- Translate text, speech, and websites
- 103 languages supported
- Online and offline translation
- Safari, Share, and iMessage extensions
- Widget for clipboard translation
- Noun genders, phonetic transcription
- Phrasebook and speech translator

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mate Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Mate Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Mate Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Mate Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Mate Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Mate Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Mate Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Mate Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Mate Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Mate Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Mate Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Mate Educational Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Mate Pro Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Mate Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Mate Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Mate Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Mate Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Mate Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Mate Monthly | $5.99 | per month |


## Chart rankings

- #166 in Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

## What do users think of Language Translator by Mate?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Accurate translations
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💡 Convenient features (e.g., share, copy, paste)
- 🌍 Supports many languages
- 📢 Good pronunciation
- 🤝 Helpful for communication with non-English speakers

**Cons**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g., crashes, freezes, unresponsive features)
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🤖 Robotic-sounding voice
- 🌐 Requires internet connection for full functionality
- 📚 Limited language dialect support
- 🤔 Inconsistent language detection

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Subscription issues (e.g., unable to log in, charges despite cancellation)
- Microphone not working for speech translation
- Safari extension not functioning properly
- Incorrect language detection
- Partial/incomplete translations

**Most requested features**

- Offline translation mode
- Camera/image translation support
- Customizable voice options
- Improved language dialect support
- Better integration with other apps (e.g., iMessage, iBooks)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 375)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/language-translator-by-mate/id1073473333/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Все работает как раньше

*2026-07-23*

Спасибо, что все исправили

### 5/5 — Easy Accurate

*2026-07-21, version 9.1.3*

Language learning aide.

### 1/5 — Scummy business practices

*2026-07-21, version 9.1.3*

Advertises itself as free, with a single line at the bottom of the wall of text that is their description denoting that as soon as you download this free app, you better pay up if you actually want to use it. Wouldn’t have minded paying a bit for convenient, accurate translations, but being about as transparent as a stained glass window guaranteed they’ll never see a penny from me.

### 5/5 — General

*2026-07-01, version 9.1.2*

Alexis Perez

### 1/5 — Doesn’t Work and Steals Your Data

*2026-06-29, version 9.1.1*

Garbage extension. Doesn’t work, just reads your data. Avoid like the plague.

### 1/5 — Ne traduit rien sur les pages en ligne

*2026-05-27*

Nul

### 2/5 — Translates website horribly

*2026-05-25, version 8.2.0*

It is adding punctuation marks randomly

### 1/5 — Not respecting lifetime users

*2026-05-13*

Was abandoned for a longtime and now doesn’t allow lifetime users to login to the accounts. 
Totally unusable subscription nag screen to block users from logging in or access.
And Restore purchase doesn’t work!

**Developer response:** We are not blocking old users emails. Please try to sign in again. If you had a lifetime pro account, it should pick it up.

### 1/5 — Failed to work

*2026-05-07, version 8.2.0*

I committed to the 7 day trial, when I was in safari, it told me I wasn’t registered even though I was and it charged me again, even once charged, it still said I wasn’t registered and needed to pay again. Seemed very scammy..

### 3/5 — すごい

*2026-05-01*

助けてくれた

## Frequently asked questions about Language Translator by Mate

### What does Language Translator by Mate do?

This app provides powerful translation capabilities for words, texts, and speech across 103 languages. It offers deep integration with iOS, allowing you to translate content directly within Safari, Mail, Notes, iMessage, and other apps. It also supports both online and offline translation for convenience.

### What are the key features of this translator app?

Key features include translating text, speech, and entire websites, support for 103 languages, online and offline functionality, and iOS extensions for Safari, Share Menu, and iMessage. It also offers advanced tools like noun genders for specific languages, phonetic transcription, and a phrasebook for saving vocabulary.

### How much does Language Translator by Mate cost?

The application is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. This typically means certain advanced features or unlimited usage might require a purchase, though the core translation functionality is available for free.

### What devices is Language Translator by Mate compatible with?

The app is available for iOS devices, including iPhone and iPad. It also has a companion Mac app and browser extensions for major browsers, with synchronization of translation history and phrasebooks across all devices via a Mate Account.

### When would I use Language Translator by Mate?

You would use this app to overcome language barriers when traveling abroad, to understand foreign websites or emails, to communicate with people who speak different languages via iMessage, or to assist in learning a new language by saving vocabulary in the phrasebook.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 10.0.0 — 2026-08-11

Mate 10 is here — say hello to the AI translator.

• New AI engine: choose Basic, Advanced, or AI right on the translate screen. AI translations understand context and come with extras — synonyms, example sentences, usage notes, and the right article for gendered languages.
• Formality control: switch between formal and casual tone in languages that distinguish them.
• Offline mode, one tap away: a new Offline switch sits on the translate screen, and Mate switches to your downloaded language packs the moment you lose signal — no more waiting for timeouts.
• Language packs now download right where you translate, size included — no trip to Settings.
• Camera: pinch to zoom before you snap, and one-tap retry instead of a long hang when a scan fails.
• Fixed an issue where an active Pro subscription could briefly show as inactive while offline.

### 9.1.3 — 2026-07-10

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 9.1.2 — 2026-07-01

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 9.1.1 — 2026-06-15

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 9.1.0 — 2026-06-05

Mate v9.1 — a small polish update.

- Safari extension: fixed special characters like apostrophes and quotes occasionally showing as code (e.g. ') in translated pages and tooltips.
- Safari extension: fixed the issue where the extension would not work after a restore/subscription purchase.
- Various reliability and performance improvements across the app.

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