Comparison

TransKey vs Translatify

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

Translatify

This AI-powered keyboard translates your messages in real-time across over 100 languages, eliminating the need to switch apps. It offers instant text, voice, and camera translation, and even includes an AI assistant for grammar and tone adjustments.

Highlights
  • Real-time text translation
  • Voice translation
  • Camera translation
  • AI writing assistant
  • Supports 100+ languages
  • Integrates with messaging apps
Features
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Translatify is a keyboard that translates while you type. Write a message in your own language and the translated text goes straight into the chat. When a reply comes in, copy it and the keyboard shows it in your language. It works in any app where you can type, including messaging apps, dating apps, email and social media. You don't need to switch apps or paste text back and forth. People use Translatify to: • Chat with someone they're dating who speaks another language • Keep in touch with family abroad • Message clients and coworkers in other countries • Get around when traveling FEATURES • Two-way translation: your messages go out in their language, their replies come back in yours • Translate as you type, in any app • 200+ languages, including English, Spanish, Japanese, Arabic, Hindi and Korean • Choose a casual or formal tone • Ask AI to fix grammar or rewrite a message before you send it • Camera translation for menus, signs and documents • Voice translation: speak and get the translated text • Saved replies you can insert with one tap • Font keyboard with styled text that works in any chat PRIVACY Translatify translates the text you choose and does not store your conversations. Premium gives you unlimited text, voice and camera translations. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Payment is charged to your Apple Account on confirmation. Manage or cancel anytime in Account Settings. Any unused free trial time is forfeited on purchase. Terms: https://codeground.dev/apps/translatify/terms-condition Privacy Policy: https://codeground.dev/apps/translatify/privacy-policy

Screenshots

TransKey4 screens
Translatify4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Translatify at 4.7 against TransKey's 4.4. TransKey's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 739). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TransKey sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Translatify sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Translatify holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TransKey has 13K ratings behind it against 739, 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 84% of Translatify's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TransKey ships an update every 3 weeks, Translatify every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TransKey versus Translatify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTransKeyTranslatify
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (13K ratings)4.7 (739 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.5% of reviews83.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13K — better739
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCourtney & CompanyTwinkle Makwana

Customer experience

TransKey

All ratings12,882 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral5.1%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews388 reviews
Positive76.5%
Neutral6.4%
Negative17.0%

Translatify

All ratings739 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral4.2%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews129 reviews
Positive83.7%
Neutral7.0%
Negative9.3%

User reviews

TransKey

From 13K App Store ratings

What 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

Translatify

From 739 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Fast translation
  • 💰 Free to use
  • 🌐 Supports multiple languages
  • 💬 Helpful for communication

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Requires payment for full functionality
  • 🐛 Buggy with translation errors
  • 🔍 Limited language options
  • 🔌 Drains battery quickly

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

Translatify

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Partial message translation
  • Duplicate translations
  • Contact support feature not working

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add more language support
  • Improve translation accuracy
  • Provide free full access without payment

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TransKey

Subscriptions3
  • TransKey Premium (weekly)$3.997 Days
  • TransKey Premium (monthly)2 variants$9.991 Month
  • TransKey Premium (yearly)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
5 purchases

Translatify

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly – Special Offer7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • per week3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Yearly – Special Offer1 Year trial$39.991 Year
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  • per year$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is TransKey free?
TransKey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Translatify free?
Translatify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TransKey or Translatify?
Translatify is rated higher. TransKey averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Translatify averages 4.7 from 739 ratings.
Do TransKey or Translatify have ads?
Neither TransKey nor Translatify shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TransKey or Translatify?
TransKey ships an update every 3 weeks, and Translatify every 4 weeks. Most recently, TransKey was updated on November 12, 2026 and Translatify on November 12, 2026.

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