TransKey vs A 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.
A Translator
Translate text in real-time directly from your keyboard while using any social app. Supports over 100 languages and voice-to-text input for seamless global communication.
- Translate text directly from keyboard
- Supports over 100 languages
- Voice-to-text translation
- Camera translation
- Seamless integration with social apps
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A Translator is the quickest and easiest way to translate while you type! With our innovative keyboard, you can translate any text directly from your keyboard without having to switch between apps(including Tinder, Discord, Messagner, Instagram, Telegram, Red book, TikTok....). Whether you're chatting with friends or composing an email, our keyboard makes translation quick and seamless. A Translation Keyboard supports over 100 languages, so you can communicate with anyone, anywhere in the world. You can even use voice-to-text to translate your spoken words on the fly. Plus, our keyboard is incredibly easy to use, making it perfect for both casual and professional use. Key features of our Translation Keyboard include: - Translate any text directly from your keyboard in ANY app! - Supports over 100 languages - Voice-to-text translation - Camera translation - Easy to use and perfect for casual or professional use Say goodbye to the hassle of switching between apps and copying and pasting text. With our Translation Keyboard, you can communicate with anyone in any language seamlessly and effortlessly. Download now and start typing your way to global communication! Terms of Use: https://note.youdao.com/s/AEfQuNuC Privacy Policy: https://note.youdao.com/s/FMv3WWnR
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: A Translator at 5.0 against TransKey's 4.4. A Translator also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 77%). TransKey's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (13K vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 A Translator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
A Translator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TransKey has 13K ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of A Translator's.
TransKey ships an update every 3 weeks, A Translator fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TransKey | A Translator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (13K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 76.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 13K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 120 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Courtney & Company | 倩倩 李 |
Customer experience
TransKey
A 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
A 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
A Translator
- Weekly Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
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