# LiveTL — Easy translations for VTubers

> Live translation filtering for YouTube streams, crowdsourced by viewers. (iPhone/iPad app by Mason Phillips.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livetl/id1550420049 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mason Phillips](https://appshunter.io/developer/929422147)
- Category: Entertainment, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.52/5 from 27 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 14.1 · 24 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-04-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livetl/id1550420049/reviews.md

## What is LiveTL?

Get live translations for YouTube streams, crowdsourced from bilingual viewers!
Have you ever wanted live translations for HoloLive/Vtuber streams? Well, look no further than LiveTL!

LiveTL (Live TransLate) is an app that separates translations from regular chat messages in YouTube streams. It includes the following features:
* Filter translations for your language (messages tagged with [en], es -, etc.)
* Select your favorite translators
* Block spammers polluting translations
* Clean interface
* Archived stream (VOD) support
* Custom user/mod filters
* Dark mode
* Plus much, much more!

## Key features

- Live translation filtering
- Language-specific filters
- Favorite translator selection
- Spammer blocking
- Archived stream support
- Custom user filters
- Dark mode

## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livetl/id1550420049/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Just a black screen

*2025-01-25*

It’s just a black screen with a language option and that’s it please fix this I hate this app DONT DOWNLOAD it takes up all your storage and dosent work this is a disaster I try to look on apple store and I can’t find any vtuber apps for YouTube

### 1/5 — Does not work at all with YouTube’s latest update

*2022-07-15*

App hasn’t been updated in a very long time but somehow managed to pick up live translations from time to time. Now it doesn’t pick up anything from chat, let alone translations.

### 3/5 — Bad app :(

*2022-07-04*

I was excited to try this app but unfortunately it doesn’t work. The translated messages never show up

### 2/5 — Error

*2022-05-29*

I’m getting error-2

### 4/5 — The app was working but..

*2021-07-23, version 1.0.3*

I was on the app not to long ago and it was working ok when suddenly it kicked me out the app and when I went back in, it said there was an error and the stream didn’t play.
Other than that the app was good

### 5/5 — Error

*2021-07-16*

Edit: The error has been fixed as of now. I am changing the review to 5 stars.

I just want to preface this by saying that I love the Chrome extension. So, a mobile version of that sounded amazing! However, the app doesn’t allow me to watch any streams since I get an error every time I try to open one (XCDYouTubeVideoErrorDomain error -3). If a way to fix this error is found, I will definitely edit the review to 5 stars.

**Developer response:** Hi wheatendo! Sorry to hear you've been having issues! We're working on a fix, but have been having some issues keeping up with YouTube's changes recently.

If you'd like to keep an eye on progress updates, feel free to join our discord! https://discord.gg/uJrV3tmthg

### 1/5 — Error

*2021-07-04*

Can’t watch nothing always error

### 4/5 — Error

*2021-07-01*

Every time I try to watch someone I get an error

**Developer response:** Hi,
The error your seeing is due to a change on YouTube’s end, and we are working on a fix. Expect an update in the next couple of days. 
-Candy

### 1/5 — XCD Error

*2021-07-01*

I get a XCDYoutube video error domain error and I can’t do anything

**Developer response:** Hi,
The error your seeing is due to a change on YouTube’s end, and we are working on a fix. Expect an update in the next couple of days. 
-Candy

### 3/5 — XCD error -3

*2021-06-23*

When I click a character to watch, a pop up window shows up with an error -3. There is no way for me to watch any streams.

**Developer response:** Hi,
The error your seeing is due to a change on YouTube’s end, and we are working on a fix. Expect an update in the next couple of days. 
-Candy

## Frequently asked questions about LiveTL

### Does LiveTL have ads?

No, LiveTL is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted viewing experience.

### What devices does LiveTL support?

LiveTL is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is LiveTL updated?

The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on August 12, 2021. Update frequency information is not available.

### What is the age rating for LiveTL?

LiveTL has an age rating of 17+, indicating mature content may be present or the app is designed for an adult audience.

### Can I filter translations for specific languages in LiveTL?

Yes, LiveTL allows you to filter translations by language, using tags like [en] or es -.

### Does LiveTL support translated content from past streams (VODs)?

Yes, LiveTL includes support for archived stream (VOD) translations.

### Can I customize filters in LiveTL?

Yes, LiveTL offers custom user and moderator filters to tailor your translation experience.

### What is the user sentiment for LiveTL based on ratings?

LiveTL has an average rating of 3.5 stars from 27 ratings, suggesting a mixed but generally positive user reception.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.0 — 2021-08-12

- Caption mode
- Streamer backgrounds: see a thumbnail background for each streamer when selecting their name from the home list! Screenshot below. (You can also add a blur effect, or turn them off entirely)
- Filter by org: check out streamers from different orgs, like VShojo or NijiSanji
- peek n’ pop thumbnails in the Home Screen
- open in YouTube functionality 
- Share youtube links directly from the app
- improved TL filter (it should now be consistent with the extension) 
- Cookie Consent: For users that YouTube requires cookies for (europe), get a prompt to accept cookies from Google.
- fixed a bug where videos would start to play with no way to stop them if you closed out of the video before it finished loading

### 1.0.3 — 2021-07-10

This version fixes some updated issues with accessing YouTube streams.

Please be aware, Google is changing YouTube's api, and this may only be a temporary fix. We are looking for a more permanent one

### 1.0.2 — 2021-06-05

This version provides a quick bug fix to issues when loading YouTube streams

### 1.0.1 — 2021-04-11

--- Fixes ---
- iPad layout issues
- Timestamps not being hidden when user turns the "Timestamps" toggle off

--- New Features ---
- Clipboard Launch: Users now have the option to open a stream when they copy a Youtube link and open the app. To use, turn on the toggle in settings

### 1.0.0 — 2021-04-08

No release notes.

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