# TransKey vs Dialog

The clearest difference is ads: TransKey at none against Dialog's shown. Dialog's advantage is chart position (#114 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TransKey sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Dialog sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for TransKey against 4.6 for Dialog. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13K and 33K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of TransKey's written reviews are positive against 75% of Dialog's.

TransKey ships an update every 3 weeks, Dialog every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TransKey | Dialog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transkey-text-translator-chat/id1021102012/reviews) | **[4.6 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dialog-translate-speech/id1367138686/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13K | **33K** |
| Positive reviews | **76.5% of reviews** | 74.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#114** |
| Size | 18 MB | 332 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Courtney & Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/322380460) | [Heavy Plumb Apps, SOCIEDAD LIMITADA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1684291057) |

## What reviewers say

### TransKey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transkey-text-translator-chat/id1021102012)

Communicate seamlessly in any language without leaving your current app. This keyboard extension translates messages in real-time, both outgoing and incoming, supporting over 100 languages. It preserves capitalization and emojis for a natural conversation flow.

**Highlights:** Translate messages in real-time within any app, Translate received messages instantly, Supports over 100 languages, Automatic source language detection, Preserves capitalization and emojis, Quick language switching

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TransKey Premium (weekly) | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| TransKey Premium (monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| TransKey Premium (yearly) | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient keyboard translator
- 🚀 Instant translations
- 💡 Supports many languages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited translations per day
- 💰 Paid subscription required for unlimited translations
- 🐛 Occasional translation errors

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard not working on some devices
- Translations not syncing properly

**Requested features**

- Unlimited free translations
- Improved translation accuracy
- Option to disable character limit


### Dialog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dialog-translate-speech/id1367138686)

**Currently charting:** #114 Top Grossing · Reference (US App Store)

This app offers instant voice, text, and camera translations in over 175 languages. It features a translation keyboard for messaging, AI tools for refining translations, and an offline mode for use without internet. It also includes an Apple Watch app and home screen widget for quick access.

**Highlights:** Voice-to-voice translations, Text translation, Camera translation, Translation keyboard, Offline mode, Apple Watch app, AI translation tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Best Voice & Text Translator | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Best Voice & Text Translator | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Dialog Plus | $7.99 | per month |
| Weekly Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Best Voice & Text Translator | $9.99 | per month |
| Dialog Plus Translator | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Best Voice & Text Translator | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Dialog Plus | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Best Voice & Text Translator | $14.99 | per month |
| Dialog Plus | $29.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for communication
- 🚀 Accurate translations
- 👍 Useful for travel
- 👍 Supports many languages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Glitchy performance
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 🐛 Inaccurate translations

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Translation issues with non-Latin scripts
- Subscription cancellation problems

**Requested features**

- Add more language support
- Improve translation accuracy
- Offer a free version with limited features
- Provide offline translation capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TransKey free?

TransKey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dialog free?

Dialog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TransKey or Dialog?

Dialog is rated higher. TransKey averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Dialog averages 4.6 from 33K ratings.

### Do TransKey or Dialog have ads?

Dialog shows ads; TransKey does not.

### Which is updated more often, TransKey or Dialog?

TransKey ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dialog every 5 weeks. Most recently, TransKey was updated on November 1, 2026 and Dialog on November 1, 2026.

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