TransKey vs Translate Keyboard for Chat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TransKey
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.
- 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
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Chat now in any language without switching apps! TransKey translates your messages in real-time inside any app using the keyboard! TransKey is the best chat translator trusted by over 300,000 users and featured on sites like CNET, Product Hunt, Addictive Tips, and more! Over 10,000 5-star App Store reviews! "I didn't think something like this was possible, but I'm happy to say I've been proven wrong. This is a great app to have on your iPhone!" ― WHAT IS IT TransKey is a keyboard extension that translates your messages inside any app (like: WhatsApp, iMessage, Facebook, Twitter X, Email, Chat Apps, SMS, and many more). TransKey also works the other way around. Copy the text you can't understand and TransKey will show you what it means in your native language! ― HOW DOES IT WORK Write what you'd like to say, but before sending your message, tap and hold the Globe key to switch to TransKey. After selecting a target language, tap "Translate text" and watch your message get translated right in the app! If you'd like to translate a message you received, tap and hold it until an option to "Copy" appears. In TransKey tap "Translate copy", and the translation will appear in the same place! Never encounter another language barrier again when communicating with people in other countries! TransKey provides a flawless translation experience right in the messaging app of your choice unlike other translators which interrupt the flow by forcing you to switch to another app. Unlike other translator keyboards, TransKey does not have a keyboard for typing. This allows you to use the keyboard you're most comfortable with, such as the iOS, GBoard, or SwiftKey. ― How to use TransKey: 1. Type something 2. Switch to TransKey keyboard 3. Translate text 3. Tap to insert translated text Without TransKey: 1. Type your text 2. Copy the text 3. Switch to Google Translate 4. Paste your message 5. Translate the message 6. Copy the translated message 7. Exit the translation app 8. Return to your app 9. Paste the translated message ― FEATURES • Translate the last sentence of any text field directly within any app • Translate received messages directly within any app • Fast and accurate translation to and from over 100 languages • Automatic detection of source language • Copy the translation to be used anywhere • Optimized for all iPhone screen sizes in both portrait and landscape Preserves capitalization and emojis Quick language switch, saves time ― POPULAR LANGUAGES Spanish, Japanese, Portuguese, German, Italian, Russian, Dutch, French, Korean, Ukrainian, Arabic, Burmese, Cantonese, Czech, Filipino, Greek, Hebrew, Romanian, Samoan, Swedish, Thai, Tongan, and more. Use Transkey in conjunction with languages learning apps like: Duolingo, Pimsleur, Babbel, HelloTalk, Drops, Busuu, and Rosetta Stone ― NOTICES For accurate real-time translations, TransKey relies on industry leading machine-translation engines such as Google Translate, Microsoft Translate, and Yandex Translate. AI translators are not used in this version. You will need to grant Transkey full access for it to work properly. They keyboard will need to get the text you type so it can send it to the translation service. We do not store anything you translate. See the Privacy Policy. Terms and Conditions: https://transkey.io/terms.pdf Privacy Policy: https://transkey.io/privacy.pdf PAYMENT AND AUTOMATIC RENEWAL TERMS: When first installed TransKey is in trial mode where you get 10 translations per day. For less than 50 cents per day you can upgrade to TransKey Premium, with unlimited high-quality translations. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your Apple ID account and renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. You will not be able to cancel a subscription during the active period. You can manage your subscriptions in your Account Settings after purchase. ― SUPPORT Contact us by email at hello@transkey.io.
Translate Keyboard for Chat
Communicate effortlessly across languages without leaving your current app. This keyboard offers real-time AI translation for text, voice, and even images, supporting over 100 languages. It integrates seamlessly into your favorite messaging and social media platforms.
- Instant keyboard translation
- AI-powered accuracy
- Live voice translation
- Image translation
- Translation history
- Smart language detection
- Works in all apps
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Translate Keyboard for Chat – AI Translator & Live Voice Chat in any language without switching apps. Translate Keyboard for Chat lets you translate your messages instantly within any app, directly from your keyboard. Talk, text, or type in over 100 languages with real-time AI translation that works anywhere. Use it seamlessly in WhatsApp, iMessage, Instagram, Facebook Messenger, or any Email app. Just type, and your message is instantly translated—no copy or paste required. Key Features * Instant Keyboard Translation – Translate your messages directly from the keyboard in real time. * AI-Powered Accuracy – Experience advanced, context-aware translation using the latest AI technology. * Live Voice Translation – Speak and get instant translations as you talk. * Image Translation (Camera Mode) – Capture or import photos to translate text from images, signs, or documents. * Translation History – Save and review all your previous translations. * Smart Language Detection – Automatically identifies the language you type in. * Autocorrect in Any Language – Corrects your spelling in whichever language you are writing. * Quiz & Study Mode – Learn new words, test your knowledge, and improve your translation skills. * Pronunciation Support – Listen to how words are pronounced to enhance your speaking ability. * Works in All Apps – Fully integrated keyboard works across all messaging and social apps. Supported Languages Afrikaans, Albanian, Arabic, Armenian, Azerbaijani, Basque, Belarusian, Bengali, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Catalan, Cebuano, Chichewa, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Esperanto, Estonian, Filipino, Finnish, French, Galician, Georgian, German, Greek, Gujarati, Haitian Creole, Hausa, Hebrew, Hindi, Hmong, Hungarian, Icelandic, Igbo, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Javanese, Kannada, Kazakh, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Latin, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malagasy, Malay, Malayalam, Maltese, Maori, Marathi, Mongolian, Myanmar (Burmese), Nepali, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Sesotho, Sinhala, Slovak, Slovenian, Somali, Spanish, Sundanese, Swahili, Swedish, Tajik, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Uzbek, Vietnamese, Welsh, Yiddish, Yoruba, Zulu. Subscription Information * Payment will be charged to your iTunes 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. * The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. * Subscriptions may be managed by the user in Account Settings. * Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. * Subscription may be canceled at any time within iTunes and App Store Account Settings. All prices include applicable local sales taxes. Privacy Policy: https://appqe.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://appqe.com/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: TransKey at 77% against Translate Keyboard for Chat's 38%. TransKey also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. TransKey sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Translate Keyboard for Chat sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TransKey holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TransKey has 13K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of TransKey's written reviews are positive against 38% of Translate Keyboard for Chat's.
TransKey ships an update every 3 weeks, Translate Keyboard for Chat every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TransKey | Translate Keyboard for Chat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (13K ratings) — better | 4.2 (1.4K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 76.5% of reviews — better | 37.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 13K — better | 1.4K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Courtney & Company | Appqe |
Customer experience
TransKey
Translate Keyboard for Chat
User reviews
TransKey
From 13K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Convenient keyboard translator
- 🚀 Instant translations
- 💡 Supports many languages
Room to improve
- 🔒 Limited translations per day
- 💰 Paid subscription required for unlimited translations
- 🐛 Occasional translation errors
Translate Keyboard for Chat
From 1.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Instant translation
- 👍 Useful for communicating with family/friends
- 🌐 Supports many languages
Room to improve
- 💰 Requires paid subscription
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
Bugs and requests
TransKey
Reported bugs
2 issues- Keyboard not working on some devices
- Translations not syncing properly
Requested features
3 requests- Unlimited free translations
- Improved translation accuracy
- Option to disable character limit
Translate Keyboard for Chat
Reported bugs
3 issues- Keyboard not working in certain apps
- Translations not always accurate
- App crashes frequently
Requested features
3 requests- Offline mode
- Free version with limited features
- Keyboard integration for all apps
In-app purchases
TransKey
- TransKey Premium (weekly)$3.997 Days
- TransKey Premium (monthly)2 variants$9.991 Month
- TransKey Premium (yearly)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
Translate Keyboard for Chat
- Weekly Subscription Plan$6.997 Days
- 3 Days Free Trial Monthly Plan$12.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription Plan3 Days trial$39.991 Year
Questions
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