# TaiwanMate: Taiwan Travel Aid — Menu translate, Taiwan plan

> Menu translate, Taiwan plan (iPhone/iPad app by jungkil bae.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taiwanmate-taiwan-travel-aid/id6760516707 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [jungkil bae](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801875279)
- Category: Travel, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 89 MB
- Languages: American English, Korean
- Released: 2026-07-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taiwanmate-taiwan-travel-aid/id6760516707/reviews.md

## What is TaiwanMate?

Stuck in front of a Chinese-only menu in Taiwan?
Snap a photo and read it in your language. From exchange rates to AI trip planning, all in one app.
Translation, currency, night markets, transit, itinerary, and guides for your Taiwan trip.

■ Photo Menu Translation — snap a menu or sign, read it instantly
■ Voice Translation — speak and get Chinese, with native pronunciation
■ Phrasebook — night market, transit & emergency phrases with audio
■ AI Itinerary Planner — pick spots, get a Taiwan trip plan auto-built
■ AI Hotel Suggestions — stays that match your needs
■ Currency — instant TWD↔KRW (last rate works offline)
■ Night Market Guide — must-eat lists and packing checklists
■ Curated Spots — handpicked Taipei & Taiwan attractions
■ Transit Info — MRT, bus and more
■ Travel Guides — departure prep, food dictionary, maps, number gestures, tip calculator, weather
■ Emergency — local numbers & phrases
■ Expense Tracker — log spending with stats

* Some AI features (translate, itinerary, hotel) require watching an ad or a Weekly Pass after free uses.

[Weekly Pass (Auto-Renewable Subscription)]
Weekly Pass is an auto-renewable subscription at $0.99/week that removes ads and unlocks unlimited AI features. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://jejuolledev.github.io/taiwanmate/terms.html
Privacy Policy: https://jejuolledev.github.io/taiwanmate/privacy.html
* Live translation, AI and exchange rates require an internet connection.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pass | $0.49 | per 7 days |



## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2.0 — 2026-08-13

More places to go — Nantou (Sun Moon Lake, Cingjing) and New Taipei (Shifen, Jinguashi, Wulai) are now covered.

• New Taipei — Shifen Old Street (sky lanterns on the tracks), Shifen Waterfall, Jinguashi Gold Museum and Wulai Hot Spring.
• Nantou — Ita Thao Old Street, Cingjing Farm, Hehuanshan, Wenwu Temple and the Jiji Line Railway.
• Stays, restaurants and cafes now reach Nantou too.
• Removed the white border from the app icon so the embroidery artwork fills the frame.
• Added an AI notice on first launch, so you can see what is sent and where before you start.
• Fixed buttons staying stuck if a purchase or restore failed.
• Prevented a rare failure to start the app.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-08-05

More places to go — Nantou (Sun Moon Lake, Cingjing) and New Taipei (Shifen, Jinguashi, Wulai) are now covered.

• New Taipei — Shifen Old Street (sky lanterns on the tracks), Shifen Waterfall, Jinguashi Gold Museum and Wulai Hot Spring.
• Nantou — Ita Thao Old Street, Cingjing Farm, Hehuanshan, Wenwu Temple and the Jiji Line Railway.
• Stays, restaurants and cafes now reach Nantou too.
• Removed the white border from the app icon so the embroidery artwork fills the frame.
• Added an AI notice on first launch, so you can see what is sent and where before you start.
• Fixed buttons staying stuck if a purchase or restore failed.
• Prevented a rare failure to start the app.

### 1.0.0 — 2026-07-18

No release notes.

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