# Rosettica — Private AI Translation + OCR > Private AI Translation + OCR (iPhone/iPad app by 智敏 焦.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rosettica/id6759609293 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [智敏 焦](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806339985) - Category: Utilities, Education - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 17.0 · 32 MB - Languages: American English, Afrikaans, Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, Armenian, Assamese, Azerbaijani, Basque, Belarusian and 103 more - Released: 2026-03-04 - Data updated: 2026-08-22 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rosettica/id6759609293/reviews.md ## What is Rosettica? Rosettica is a privacy-first AI translation app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Translate text into multiple languages at once with TranslateGemma running on-device, stream results in real time, and keep your data off third-party servers. Powered by TranslateGemma 4B on Apple's MLX framework, Rosettica runs fully on-device for maximum privacy. You can also connect to your own OpenAI-compatible server, or let your iPhone use your Mac as a local translation server over Wi-Fi. KEY FEATURES: • On-Device AI Translation — Run TranslateGemma locally on Apple Silicon. After a one-time model download, translation works entirely offline with no cloud APIs. • Local Network Translation (Mac + iPhone) — Turn your Mac into a translation server for nearby iOS devices. Your iPhone discovers the Mac automatically via Bonjour on the same Wi-Fi network and offloads translation to the Mac's more powerful hardware. All traffic stays on your local network. • Multi-Target Translation — Translate to multiple target languages simultaneously. Each language gets its own live-updating card with real-time streaming output. • Automatic Source Language Detection — Rosettica detects the source language automatically using on-device NaturalLanguage analysis. You can also override the detected language manually. • 55+ Language Coverage — Built on TranslateGemma, benchmarked across 55 core languages including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Spanish, French, German, Hindi, and more. • Image-to-Text Input (OCR) — Extract text from photos, camera captures (iOS), or imported image files (Mac), then translate it instantly. • Flexible Backends — Switch between on-device, remote server, or local network modes in Settings. • Multiple Remote Endpoints — Configure and prioritize multiple OpenAI-compatible endpoints (LMStudio, vLLM, Ollama, etc.) with connection testing, model discovery, and drag-and-drop reordering. • Performance Controls — Tune max parallel translation tasks to balance speed and memory usage for your hardware. No upper limit — you decide based on your device. • Translation History + Search — Every translation is saved locally. Browse, search, and copy past results anytime. • iCloud Backup & Restore — Back up and restore your translation history using your own iCloud account. • Privacy First — No analytics SDKs, no tracking, no account required. Your translations stay on your devices. Rosettica is free with an optional tip jar. Built for people who need fast multilingual workflows while staying in control of where their data is processed. ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Small Coffee | $1.99 | one-time | | Large Coffee | $5.99 | one-time | ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 1.2.1 — 2026-05-07 What’s New: Adaptive Real-Time Speech Translation This update introduces a major new way to communicate: Continuous Conversation Mode. Rosettica now listens, understands, and translates in real-time without you needing to press a button for every sentence. Adaptive Real-Time Speech Recognition: Speak naturally. The app now features a continuous listening engine that adapts to your rhythm and tone. Instant Live Translation: Watch your words transform into multiple languages instantly as you speak, powered by our optimized on-device AI. Smart Silence Detection: The app automatically detects natural pauses to structure your speech into paragraphs and trigger high-quality voice output. Enhanced Performance & Stability: Optimized conversation history using SwiftData for faster access and better organization. Resolved common speech recognition issues (including Error 216) for a more reliable experience. Improved audio session management for seamless transitions between listening and playback. UI Refinements: Smoother animations and real-time visual feedback during active voice translation. Keep your conversations private. As always, Rosettica processes your voice and translations on-device, ensuring your data never leaves your control. ### 1.2.0 — 2026-05-06 What’s New: Adaptive Real-Time Speech Translation This update introduces a major new way to communicate: Continuous Conversation Mode. Rosettica now listens, understands, and translates in real-time without you needing to press a button for every sentence. Adaptive Real-Time Speech Recognition: Speak naturally. The app now features a continuous listening engine that adapts to your rhythm and tone. Instant Live Translation: Watch your words transform into multiple languages instantly as you speak, powered by our optimized on-device AI. Smart Silence Detection: The app automatically detects natural pauses to structure your speech into paragraphs and trigger high-quality voice output. Enhanced Performance & Stability: Optimized conversation history using SwiftData for faster access and better organization. Resolved common speech recognition issues (including Error 216) for a more reliable experience. Improved audio session management for seamless transitions between listening and playback. UI Refinements: Smoother animations and real-time visual feedback during active voice translation. Keep your conversations private. As always, Rosettica processes your voice and translations on-device, ensuring your data never leaves your control. ### 1.1.1 — 2026-03-29 Initial release of Rosettica! • On-device AI translation powered by TranslateGemma 4B (MLX) • Multi-target simultaneous translation with real-time streaming per-language cards • Local network translation: use your Mac as a translation server for nearby iPhones • Automatic source language detection with manual override • Image OCR input from camera/photo library (iOS) and file import (Mac) • Three backend modes: on-device, remote server, or local network • Multi-endpoint remote configuration with connection testing, model picker, and drag-and-drop reordering • Adjustable parallel translation concurrency • Translation history with search, copy, and iCloud backup/restore • Tip jar to support development ### 1.0 — 2026-03-04 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Rosettica | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [NekokoLPA 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nekokolpa-2/id6757540723) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Utilities | | [FrontDepth View](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frontdepth-view/id1583468252) | 4.3 (4) | Free | Utilities | | [ESTKme](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/estkme/id6738199509) | — | Free | Utilities | | [Voice Recorder: Transcribe App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-recorder-transcribe-app/id6736938767) | 4.6 (23) | Free | Utilities | | [Cards - Store Ideas Easily](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cards-store-ideas-easily/id1265524160) | 4.3 (4) | Free | Utilities | | [Blabby](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blabby/id1613967616) | 4.8 (12) | Free | Utilities | ## More apps by 智敏 焦 - [BillNote](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/billnote/id6748434810) - [BloodOxygenMonitor](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloodoxygenmonitor/id6756411122) All apps by 智敏 焦: https://appshunter.io/developer/1806339985 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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