# Naver Papago - AI Translator — A smart AI translator

> Smart AI translator for text, voice, image, and website in 14 languages. (iPhone/iPad app by NAVER Corp..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/naver-papago-ai-translator/id1147874819 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [NAVER Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/311867731)
- Category: Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 3,439 App Store ratings · 715 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 262 MB
- Languages: Russian, Vietnamese, American English, Indonesian, European Spanish, Italian, Korean, German (Germany), Thai, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan) and 3 more
- Released: 2016-09-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/naver-papago-ai-translator/id1147874819/reviews.md

## What is Naver Papago?

For every moment you need translation — travel, business trips, language learning —
bring along Papago, the smart parrot that speaks many languages.

▶ The Meaning of 'Papago'
"Papago" comes from Esperanto and means "parrot," an animal known for its exceptional language abilities.
Papago currently supports translation across 14 languages: Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Spanish, French, Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian, Russian, German, Italian, and Arabic.

▶ Key Features
1) Text Translation
Type the text you want to translate and get real-time results.

2) Image Translation
Just snap a photo and tap the button — Papago automatically recognizes and translates text within the image.

3) Voice Translation
Speak the phrase you need translated and get real-time results.

4) Offline Translation
Use text translation even without an internet connection.

5) Conversation Translation
Have a 1:1 conversation with a foreign speaker — both parties can speak in their own language simultaneously.

6) Handwriting Translation
Just write characters with your finger, and Papago will tell you what they mean.

7) Website Translation
Enter the URL of any foreign website to translate the entire page automatically.

8) Document Translation
Upload a document and get a translation that preserves the original formatting.

9) Edu
Take a photo of study material to create your own notes with text and vocabulary learning features.

10) Dictionary
View additional meanings of words alongside translation results through dictionary information.

Travel with confidence, anytime, anywhere — with your translation partner, Papago!

▶ Required Permissions
· Microphone: Required for voice and conversation translation features.
· Speech Recognition: Required for voice translation features.
· Camera: Required to take photos for image translation.
· Photos: Required to save translated image files to your device.
· Location: Required to view nearby place information from photos captured for image translation.

* To provide voice and conversation translation in Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian, Russian, and Italian, we use the 'Speech Recognition' permission provided by the mobile OS. When you use voice or conversation translation in these languages with 'Speech Recognition' permission granted, voice data is transmitted to Apple in accordance with Apple's policy. No other information is transmitted.

Like Papago on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NaverPapago
Follow Papago on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/papago_naver/

※ Requires iOS 17.0 or later
※ Also available on PC/mobile web: https://papago.naver.com
※ Dark mode is supported for comfortable use in low light.
※ Report issues or errors: https://goo.gl/YqHMTi
※ Developer email: naver_market@naver.com
※ Developer phone: 1588-3820
※ Address: 95, Jeongjail-ro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, NAVER 1784, 13561

## Key features

- Real-time text translation
- Image translation
- Voice translation
- Offline translation
- Conversation translation
- Handwriting translation
- Website translation

## Chart rankings

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

## What do users think of Naver Papago?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 💯 Accurate translations
- 🗣️ Helpful voice translation
- 🤖 Impressive AI capabilities
- 🆓 Free and feature-rich
- 🌐 Supports multiple languages
- 🤝 Facilitates communication

**Cons**

- 🔢 Limited translation volume
- 🇰🇷 Biased towards Korean
- 🤖 Inconsistent AI performance
- 🤷‍♀️ Confusing interface changes
- 🔌 Drains device battery
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Image translation not working
- Incorrect language detection
- Translations not preserving context
- Sync issues between devices
- Unexpected app crashes

**Most requested features**

- Add more language support
- Improve offline translation capabilities
- Provide detailed grammar explanations
- Implement a dark mode theme
- Allow customization of translation styles
- Integrate with other productivity apps

## Recent user reviews (10 of 715)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/naver-papago-ai-translator/id1147874819/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Desktop/web bug still unfixed during Papago's 10th anniversary

*2026-08-15, version 1.11.18*

There is still a serious bug on the Papago desktop/web version after the recent redesign.

When I open Papago for the first time in a private/incognito window, the language selectors do not appear and the text input box does not work. I have to manually refresh the page once before Papago becomes usable.

This happens consistently in private windows across different browsers. Every time I open a new private window, the same problem happens again.

There is also another regression: the language pair is no longer reflected in the URL, so I can no longer bookmark a specific language pair and open it directly in a private window as I could before the redesign.

I already reported this to Papago on August 9, 2026, but the desktop/web bug is still reproducible as of August 15.

This review is specifically about the desktop/web version, not the iOS app itself. I am posting it here for visibility because the issue is still unresolved during Papago's 10th anniversary period.

Please fix the desktop web version.

### 3/5 — 用不了

*2026-07-22*

挺好用的翻译也比较准确，但是为什么现在用不了了，明明昨天都还能翻译，但是今天想翻译的时候怎么也翻译不出来重下了好几次网络也检查了没有问题希望尽快改进一下

### 2/5 — Slow translation, Often freezes

*2026-07-18, version 1.11.16*

I’ve used this app for a few years and it’s been my go to when needing to translate Korean. However, after the most recent update the translation is really slow, and freezes when I’m halfway through typing. What used to be a really efficient and reliable app when needing quick translations is now a frustration and a lot less reliable!

### 1/5 — Can I use the app normally?

*2026-07-16*

I uninstalled the app because they keep asking me to turn on my Location (which I dont want to???). I can’t even use the app properly without getting they pop up ad/notification asking me to do it because of their new feature (that I don’t care). If someone says no one time, how about leaving them alone…..

### 1/5 — Suddenly slow and unusable

*2026-06-14, version 1.11.14*

The new update seems to have broken the app. It’s so slow even with short text translations. I don’t know what you did but change it back.

### 4/5 — Almost there!

*2026-06-08, version 1.11.14*

It does reasonably well.  It thinks too hard with spoken words and wants to use more commonly used words similar to an autocorrect feature.  It will start out with what you expect, then change it to a more common similar sounding words. With similar sounds from words like 쭉, 죽 and 죽, Papago wants to change them all to 죽. 

It would be nice to turn off the autocorrect feature and have a feature that displays whatever is spoken.  Have a pronunciation learning section as well. 

Autocorrect is very helpful with complete words.  Not always with word parts or word symbols.

### 1/5 — Translate from image function no longer works

*2026-06-07, version 1.11.13*

Just after the recent update, the transation from image function no longer works. A few weeks ago, I was translating passages of the same size and of the same word count in order to help me with my school work. The app cannot even recognise 4 written characters. The issue has been with Chinese(simplified) and I have yet to try it with other languages. Very disappointing since I have been using papago for almost a year. I loved it for its speed and accuracy, the ability to pick up the characters and pinyin from photos of printed and written text. Today, it no longer works.

### 5/5 — Helps me

*2026-06-05, version 1.11.13*

It helps learn languages and practice!

### 1/5 — 한국어 원어민을 위한 로마자 표기 끄기 옵션이 필요함

*2026-06-04, version 1.11.12*

저는 한국어 원어민입니다. 파파고를 태국어 또는 영어 인터페이스로 설정해서 사용하고 있는데, 한국어를 입력하면 자동으로 로마자 표기가 함께 표시됩니다.
한국어를 완전히 읽고 쓸 수 있는 사용자에게는 이 기능이 전혀 필요하지 않으며, 오히려 화면이 지저분해 보여서 불편합니다. 앱 언어를 한국어로 설정했을 때는 로마자 표기가 나타나지 않는 걸 보면, 인터페이스 언어에 따라 자동으로 활성화되는 것 같습니다.
한국어를 모르는 사용자에게는 유용한 기능일 수 있지만, 원어민 사용자에게는 선택 사항이 되어야 한다고 생각합니다. 로마자 표기를 켜고 끌 수 있는 설정 옵션을 추가해 주시면 정말 감사하겠습니다

### 3/5 — Not as good as the built in translator

*2026-05-28, version 1.11.12*

As someone who’s been learning Japanese, I’ve come to rely on this app less & less as I’ve noticed that it’s not as good, and occasionally gets things incredibly wrong. I feel like it’s actually gotten worse as times gone on & not as good as previous versions.

## Frequently asked questions about Naver Papago

### What does Naver Papago do?

Naver Papago is an AI-powered translation application that supports 14 languages. It can translate text, voice, images, and entire websites, making it useful for travel, business, and language study.

### What are the main features of Naver Papago?

Key features include real-time text translation, image translation by taking pictures, voice translation for spoken words, offline translation capabilities, conversation mode for one-on-one dialogues, handwriting translation, and website translation by entering a URL.

### Is Naver Papago free to use?

The application is free to download and use. While the description mentions 'free with in-app purchases', specific details about what these purchases entail are not provided in the provided text.

### What devices is Naver Papago compatible with?

The app is available on mobile devices and PC. For mobile, it requires iOS 15.0 or above. A web version is also accessible via its website.

### How can Naver Papago help with language learning?

Beyond translation, the 'Edu' feature allows users to take pictures of passages they want to study, creating a 'My Note' for reviewing words and phrases. The dictionary feature also provides additional meanings beyond initial translations.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.11.18 — 2026-08-03

- Image Translation > Added feedback for AI Briefing

### 1.11.16 — 2026-07-07

- Image Translation > AI Briefing for product recognition
- Document Translation > Expanded support (monthly quota, supported languages, etc.)

### 1.11.15 — 2026-06-25

- App stability improvements

### 1.11.14 — 2026-06-08

- App stability improvements

### 1.11.13 — 2026-06-05

- App stability improvements

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