# PrivateTranslate — Offline AI Translation

> Offline AI Translation (iPhone/iPad app by Simon Majar.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/privatetranslate/id6758040090 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Simon Majar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866135449)
- Category: Utilities, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 24 MB
- Released: 2026-01-26
- Data updated: 2026-07-23
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/privatetranslate/id6758040090/reviews.md

## What is PrivateTranslate?

Translate with complete privacy. No servers. No data collection. Just you and your words.

PrivateTranslate is the translation app that respects your privacy. Powered by TranslateGemma 4B, a state-of-the-art AI model running entirely on your device, your translations never touch the cloud.

55 LANGUAGES
Translate between 55 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, Hindi, and many more.

LIVE TRANSCRIPTION MODE
Place your phone on the table during a conversation. PrivateTranslate listens, transcribes, and translates in real-time using Apple's SpeechAnalyzer. Perfect for meetings, travel, or connecting with family.

CONVERSATION MODE
Two-way translation for face-to-face conversations. Each person speaks in their language, sees the translation instantly.

TRULY OFFLINE
Download the model once, translate forever. No internet connection needed. Perfect for travel, remote areas, or anywhere you need privacy.

MORE FEATURES
• Camera translation: Point at signs, menus, documents
• Photo library: Translate text from saved images
• Voice input: Speak naturally, see translations instantly
• Text-to-speech: Hear pronunciations in any language
• Translation history: Access past translations anytime
• Auto-detect: Automatically identifies the source language

PRIVACY FIRST
• 100% on-device processing
• No account required
• No data collection
• No tracking
• No ads

Your words are yours alone.


TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
- PrivateTranslate harnesses the power of the TranslateGemma AI model.
- Initial Setup: A one-time download of approximately ~2.5GB is required upon first launch to install the AI model.
- Performance: Optimized via Apple's MLX framework for lightning-fast local inference.
- Download PrivateTranslate today and break language barriers without breaking your privacy.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Medium tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Small tip | $1.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4 — 2026-03-28

New Live Translation ! Let your phone on the table and it translates in real time any private meeting or conversation.
Faster translation and various improvement.

### 1.3 — 2026-03-14

PrivateTranslate has now a subtle new more modern look using liquid glass.
Many small improvements under the hood to make your translation more efficient and faster.

### 1.2 — 2026-02-26

Improvements and optimizations.
Fix a bug on iphone 16 pro.

### 1.1 — 2026-01-28

Improved memory management to allow very long translations.

### 1.0 — 2026-01-27

No release notes.

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