This app translates not just words, but also the intended meaning and emotion behind them. It considers context like who you're speaking to and the situation to ensure your message is conveyed appropriately in Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and Thai.
2.1
September 17, 2026
iOS 27 support
Nuance Translator currently supports translation for Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and Thai. It focuses on conveying nuanced meaning and emotion in these East Asian languages.
Unlike apps that simply translate words, Nuance Translator analyzes the Time, Place, and Occasion (TPO) of your message, as well as the relationship between speakers. It allows you to select an emotion and adjusts the translation accordingly.
Yes, Nuance Translator features a Vision mode that allows you to point your camera at signs, menus, or documents to translate the text. You can also tap individual characters, like kanji, for identification.
Yes, Nuance Translator provides offline dictionary and kanji packs, enabling you to access definitions and translate certain text even without an internet connection.
The People settings allow you to specify the gender and age of the speakers, which is crucial for gendered speech and age-hierarchy respect in languages like Japanese. This helps Nuance Translator choose the appropriate register and honorifics.
Insight mode analyzes your text to tell you how it comes across, checks the tone, and offers grammar fixes. It can also provide a summary of a conversation and how it progressed, and explain the full meaning of a word beyond a standard dictionary.
Nuance Translator is supported on iPhone and iPad devices, making it accessible for users on Apple's mobile ecosystem.
The latest version of Nuance Translator is 2.0, and it was last updated on August 26, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.
