# SayLocal - Speak & Translate — Offline travel guide app

> Offline travel phrasebook and city guide with practice tools. (iPhone/iPad app by Shana Hamilton.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saylocal-speak-and-translate/id6788855738 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Shana Hamilton](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788855740)
- Category: Travel, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 48 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-22
- Data updated: 2026-10-31
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saylocal-speak-and-translate/id6788855738/reviews.md

## What is SayLocal?

SayLocal helps you speak with confidence when you travel. Learn the phrases people actually use, explore city guides written for visitors, and practice before you land—or while you're already there.

WHAT YOU GET
• Hundreds of practical phrases by category: greetings, food, transport, emergencies, and more
• Flagship city guides with local tips, customs, and language help
• Translate on the go and build real-world speaking habits
• Flashcards, quizzes, Speed Match, and Speak Lab to lock in what you learn
• My Journey — track countries visited, stats, and your daily activity calendar
• Offline access to phrases and guides when Wi‑Fi is unreliable (Pro)

BUILT FOR TRIPS
Personalize SayLocal around where you're going and what you're learning. Whether you're planning a trip to Paris or already abroad, SayLocal helps you show up ready to talk—not stuck searching for the right words.

SAYLOCAL PRO
Upgrade for all languages, full guides, offline downloads, unlimited translations, pronunciation scoring, and unlimited practice.

Download SayLocal and get trip-ready today.

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SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION (SayLocal Pro)

SayLocal Pro is an auto-renewable subscription.

• Subscription titles: SayLocal Pro Monthly, SayLocal Pro Annual
• Length: 1 month or 1 year
• Price: $9.99/month or $49.99/year (prices may vary by region)
• Free trial: 7-day free trial on the annual plan, where offered

Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the renewal price. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://app.notion.com/p/Private-Policy-395b4964659d80839e7fdaeb8779d84c

## Key features

- Practical phrases by category
- Flagship city guides with local tips
- Offline phrase and guide access
- Interactive learning tools (flashcards, quizzes)
- Trip tracking and activity calendar
- Pronunciation scoring (Pro)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SayLocal Pro Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| SayLocal Pro | $9.99 | per month |


## Is SayLocal safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess SayLocal.

## Is SayLocal legit?

SayLocal - Speak & Translate has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for SayLocal is 48 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/saylocal-speak-and-translate/id6788855738/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Finally, a reason to feel bad about my native language

*2026-07-28*

I downloaded this app expecting to learn Spanish. Instead I learned that my grasp of English grammar was always held together with duct tape and vibes. Silver lining: humiliation is apparently multilingual. The lessons are bite-sized which is a cute way of saying you’ll get a dopamine hit for correctly translating “the duck drinks water” and then be emotionally unprepared for the subjunctive mood three lessons later. Nothing like going from “hello, my name is” to sentence structures that make you question your own free will. The streak feature is a masterpiece of psychological warfare. I have missed birthdays with less guilt than I feel about missing my daily lesson.

### 5/5 — Rxcitement

*2026-07-27*

A prescription for joy in traveling

### 5/5 — Yessir

*2026-07-27*

BANGER of an app spoke fluently in Spanish in Barcelona for my trip

### 5/5 — 10/10 app

*2026-07-25*

SayLocal has been a fantastic app to use. It’s intuitive, reliable, and makes it incredibly easy to travel with confidence by giving you useful phrases for different countries right when you need them. Whether I’m ordering food, asking for directions, or greeting locals, the translations and phrase suggestions feel practical and easy to understand.

The interface is clean, everything loads quickly, and the country-specific phrase recommendations feel genuinely helpful rather than generic. I also appreciate how it helps me feel more comfortable exploring new places without worrying about language barriers. It’s clear the developers put a lot of thought into making travel smoother and more enjoyable.

I highly recommend SayLocal to anyone who loves traveling and wants a simple way to communicate around the world.

### 5/5 — Speak like a local

*2026-07-25*

This app truly immerses you in the streets of Spain while learning Spanish. It prepares you for everyday conversations and teaches the essential phrases you need to communicate confidently throughout the day. I really enjoy using this app because it helps you learn to speak like a local!

### 5/5 — The best travel app I’ve used

*2026-07-24*

This app helped me navigate my trip to Italy flawlessly, it gave me activity recommendations and helped me talk with locals. Must have!

### 5/5 — Great app for traveling!

*2026-07-24*

I’m going on a trip to Madrid and needed a way to communicate with locals. Since I don’t speak Spanish, this app has helped me learn the language and feel more confident having conversations while traveling. I would definitely recommend this app to anyone preparing for an upcoming trip!

### 5/5 — Best app I’ve ever downloaded

*2026-07-24*

This app has helped me so much when traveling and made me really sound and feel like a local so I can get the true authentic travel experience wherever I want

### 5/5 — Best app I’ve ever downloaded

*2026-07-22*

This app has helped me so much when traveling and made me really sound and feel like a local so I can get the true authentic travel experience wherever I want

## Frequently asked questions about SayLocal

### What is SayLocal?

SayLocal is a travel app designed to help you communicate confidently abroad. It offers practical phrases, city guides, and interactive learning tools to prepare you for your trip.

### Can I use SayLocal offline?

Yes, SayLocal Pro offers offline access to phrases and guides, which is ideal for situations where Wi-Fi is unreliable. This feature is part of the premium subscription.

### How much does SayLocal Pro cost?

SayLocal Pro is available as a subscription, with options for $9.99 per month or $49.99 per year. Prices may vary by region.

### Does SayLocal offer a free trial?

Yes, a 7-day free trial is offered on the annual plan for SayLocal Pro, where available. This allows you to explore premium features before committing.

### How do I cancel my SayLocal Pro subscription?

You can manage or cancel your subscription by going to your Apple ID Account Settings. Auto-renewal must be turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

### What devices is SayLocal available on?

SayLocal is currently supported on iPhone and iPod devices, running on iOS.

### How often is SayLocal updated?

The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on July 24, 2026. Updates are provided regularly to enhance features and reliability.

### What age rating does SayLocal have?

SayLocal has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including younger travelers and families.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.7 — 2026-08-05

• Enhanced welcome flow for a smoother setup
• Under-the-hood performance optimizations and minor bug fixes

### 1.0.6 — 2026-07-30

New Changes to Navigation flow of the app, for seamless transitions and ease of use.
Updated local guide layout, more interactive and satisfying to use.

### 1.0.5 — 2026-07-28

New Local Guides Setup
Master your geography skills, learning the regions of different countries
Learn the different regions and what makes them all unique in your favorite countries that you are traveling to

### 1.0.4 — 2026-07-27

Daily quests have more variety — explore local guides beyond the main city, tackle Speed Match and quiz challenges by category or difficulty, and earn Speak Lab goals that scale with how hard you push yourself. Quest celebrations feel smoother when you finish multiple at once, with clearer level-up moments as you progress. We also polished the home screen layout, made Speak Lab easier to use on longer phrases, and fixed a few onboarding and quest bugs for a smoother experience overall.

### 1.0.3 — 2026-07-25

What's New in 1.0.3

We've focused this update on reliability — especially when you're offline or switching accounts.

Offline improvements

The app opens faster without a connection and remembers where you left off
Your chosen learning language stays put offline (no more switching to another account's language)
Subscription fixes

Pro status stays active after closing the app, going offline, or coming back online
Promo codes redeem more reliably after returning from the App Store
Paywall & notifications

Cleaner paywall layout on smaller screens
Shorter daily practice reminder text that fits the notification
Other polish

Smoother startup and navigation for returning users
General stability fixes
Thanks for learning with SayLocal — safe travels!

Shorter version (if App Store character limit is tight):

What's New

Faster, more reliable offline startup
Pro subscription stays active after reopening the app
Promo codes work more reliably
Your language choice no longer changes offline
Paywall layout and notification improvements
Bug fixes and stability improvements

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