# WordByWord Translate — Swipe to translate AI explains

> Swipe to translate AI explains (iPhone/iPad app by Chi Jinlong.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordbyword-translate/id6741724502 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Chi Jinlong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794902022)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 16 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean and 10 more
- Released: 2025-06-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordbyword-translate/id6741724502/reviews.md

## What is WordByWord Translate?

English concise submission version

WordByWord is an AI-powered language learning assistant that helps you understand foreign-language content on any webpage more naturally and efficiently.

Swipe right on any text to insert translations directly below the original, making sentence-by-sentence bilingual reading seamless. Double-tap a word to get fast, context-aware definitions, with phrase recognition when needed, so you can understand what words really mean in context.

Whether you're reading news, browsing X, exploring blogs, or studying technical documents, WordByWord helps translation and learning happen right where you read.

Core Features

• Swipe to translate full sentences directly on the page
• Optimized for X (formerly Twitter), so you can learn while keeping up with the latest updates
• Double-tap words for fast, context-aware meanings
• Recognizes common phrases and fixed expressions
• Supports Language Chunk Extraction (currently English only)
• Switch between Cloud translation and local translation engines
• Supports Microsoft Azure, Google Translate, and local translation
• Supports 20+ languages
• Supports word and sentence playback
• Choose from local voice engines for better playback quality (some voices require download)
• Automatically saves translation and dictionary history

Free & Plus

Core features are available for free every day.
Upgrade to Plus for more AI translations, more word analysis, expanded voice usage, and early access to new features.

No need to switch between apps.
With WordByWord, translation and comprehension happen naturally as you read.

Terms of Use:
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WordByWord Plus Monthly Plan | $3.99 | per month |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### v1.2.2 — 2026-05-27

New Action Flow feature: after swipe translation, quickly see the sentence’s core action, parallel actions, and related actions.
Added a getting started guide to help first-time users learn the main features more easily.
Improved language chunks, action flow display, settings, usage limits, and highlight matching accuracy.
Fixed several details for a smoother reading and translation experience.

### v1.2.1 — 2026-05-20

New Action Flow feature: after swipe translation, quickly see the sentence’s core action, parallel actions, and related actions.
Added a getting started guide to help first-time users learn the main features more easily.
Improved language chunks, action flow display, settings, usage limits, and highlight matching accuracy.
Fixed several details for a smoother reading and translation experience.

### v1.2.0 — 2026-05-01

New Action Flow feature: after swipe translation, quickly see the sentence’s core action, parallel actions, and related actions.
Added a getting started guide to help first-time users learn the main features more easily.
Improved language chunks, action flow display, settings, usage limits, and highlight matching accuracy.
Fixed several details for a smoother reading and translation experience.

### v1.1.1 — 2026-04-26

What’s new in this update:

Fully optimized for X (formerly Twitter), so you can learn while keeping up with the latest updates
Added Cloud translation support with Microsoft Azure and Google Translate, with flexible switching between online and local engines
Added Quick Meaning for faster and more accurate word explanations based on context
Added Language Chunk Extraction to help you understand sentence structure more efficiently (currently supports English only)
Added local voice engine selection for better playback quality (some voices require download)

### v1.1.0 — 2026-04-23

What’s new in this update:

Fully optimized for X (formerly Twitter), so you can learn while keeping up with the latest updates
Added Cloud translation support with Microsoft Azure and Google Translate, with flexible switching between online and local engines
Added Quick Meaning for faster and more accurate word explanations based on context
Added Language Chunk Extraction to help you understand sentence structure more efficiently (currently supports English only)
Added local voice engine selection for better playback quality (some voices require download)

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## More apps by Chi Jinlong

- [SurfEnglish News](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surfenglish-news/id6787367021)

All apps by Chi Jinlong: https://appshunter.io/developer/1794902022

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