TransKey vs Translate Keyboard+ Translator
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+ Translator
Translate text instantly within any app without switching. Communicate seamlessly in over 100 languages, detect languages automatically, and save favorite translations for quick access. Ideal for chatting, shopping, and learning.
- Built-in keyboard translator
- Translate without switching apps
- Supports 100+ languages
- Auto-detect language
- Translation history
- Favorite translations
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New version!! Translate Keyboard+, Translate any text without switching apps. Use every day with your favorite chat apps. Chat fast like Native with auto switch languages. Translate Keyboard+ is the whole new way to translate any text without switching apps while you Chat, Comments, Post, Taking Note, Writing, selling stuff, shopping online and any text as long as you can launch the keyboard. We bundled the whole Translate app into your keyboard that you use every day with your favorite apps No more confusing switching to translate app to copy and paste so many times to finish your only short sentence. Chat with your foreigner friends? No problem surprising them with their native language. Taking notes with some other foreign language? So easy just copy the text. Don't know what language it is? No problem, our Translate Keyboard will auto-detect language and translate to your desired language. Whether you are traveling to find new experiences, new places, meet new people or learn new languages. Translate Keyboard will make the language no longer an obstacle to you. Just copy and translate. Translate Keyboard+ provides a flawless translation experience in every app you need. Unlike other translators which interrupt the flow by forcing you to switch to another app but Translate Keyboard, you can instantly translate the language you want without switching apps. Translate Keyboard+ designed for iOS 15 up to latest iOS and iPadOS version. With supporting most models including latest ones such as iPhone 13,14,15 and Pro/Promax, iPad Air 6 and iPad Pro M4 KEY FEATURES - Built-in translator app within keyboard - Copy or Type to translate in Chat, Shopping or Document never be this easy and fast. - Can use more than 100+ languages such as English, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Spanish, Italian, French, German and many more. - Browse through translation history and stores translation records for later access. - Keep favorite translations for more convenient when your wanna use them again. HOW TO USE Open keyboard, tap and hold the Globe key to switch to Translate Keyboard. After that, select the destination language. Type the text you'd like to translate. Tap "Translate" and send your message Now! If you'd like to translate a message you received, tap and hold it until an option to "Copy" appears. Tap "Copy" and the translation will appear in the same place! Full access is needed to communicate with the translator, the keyboard cannot function otherwise. We do not get access to everything you write, only the last sentence of the text field in focus when you are using Translate Keyboard. We do not store or keep a record of anything you translate, please read our Privacy Policy for further information. Translate Keyboard+ PRO With a Translate Keyboard+ PRO subscription, you have unlimited access to all features - Advertisements will be removed automatically - Unlimited access to Unlimited translate - Unlimited access to Translate history - Unlimited access to music feature If you upgrade Translate Keyboard+ PRO subscription, payment will be charged to your iTunes account. And your account will be charged for renewal 24-hours prior to the endow the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by you and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Please read our Privacy Policy for further information. Privacy Policy: https://iappcreation.com/privacy-policy/tk Term of use: https://iappcreation.com/privacy-policy/tk#terms Report any suggestions/questions. Contact us at support@iappcreation.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TransKey at 4.4 against Translate Keyboard+ Translator's 3.8. TransKey also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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+ Translator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TransKey holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TransKey has 13K ratings behind it against 13, 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 57% of Translate Keyboard+ Translator's.
TransKey ships an update every 3 weeks, Translate Keyboard+ Translator every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TransKey | Translate Keyboard+ Translator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (13K ratings) — better | 3.8 (13 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 76.5% of reviews — better | 57.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 13K — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 180 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Courtney & Company | i-App Creation Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
TransKey
Translate Keyboard+ Translator
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+ Translator
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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+ Translator
- Translate Keyboard+ PRO(Month)3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Translate Keyboard+ PRO(Year)$14.991 Year
Questions
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