Language Translator by Mate vs PCGS Cert Verification
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Language Translator by Mate
Translate text, speech, and entire web pages across 103 languages, both online and offline. Deeply integrated with iOS, it offers extensions for Safari, Mail, Notes, and iMessage, plus a handy widget. Advanced features include phonetic transcription, noun genders, and a phrasebook for language learners.
- Translate text, speech, and websites
- 103 languages supported
- Online and offline translation
- Safari, Share, and iMessage extensions
- Widget for clipboard translation
- Noun genders, phonetic transcription
- Phrasebook and speech translator
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Mate translates 250+ languages — online and offline. Whether you're traveling, learning a language, or just need to understand something quickly, Mate is built to help. Translate text, speech, and websites. Works across your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and all major browsers — with everything synced between devices. TRANSLATE WHAT YOU SEE Point Mate at a sign, menu, document, or screen — translation is drawn directly onto the image, following the perspective and rotation of the original text. Switch to table view for a clean side-by-side list. Pick from your photo library to translate screenshots. Works online for top quality, and offline for travel. TRANSLATE ANYWHERE ON iOS - Camera — point at any text and read it in your language. Works on signs, menus, documents, and screens, online or offline. - Default Translator (iOS 18.4+) — set Mate as your system translator and the iOS Translate action everywhere uses Mate. 250+ languages instead of Apple's 20, plus synonyms, definitions, phonetic transcription, reverse-translate, and noun genders, all inside the system popover. - Safari Extension — translate entire web pages or selected text without leaving the browser. - Share Extension — select any text, tap Share, then tap Mate to translate without leaving the app you're in. Works in Mail, Notes, PDFs, and anywhere else iOS shows the Share menu. OFFLINE TRANSLATION Download language packs for 55+ languages and translate without an internet connection. Manage your downloaded languages easily in Settings. BUILT FOR LANGUAGE LOVERS - Phrasebook — save translations you want to remember. Organize them into lists and review anytime. - Noun genders for French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Swedish, and Dutch. - Phonetic transcription and transliteration. - Speech translation — speak and get instant results. ACCESSIBILITY Full VoiceOver support, Dynamic Type, and reduced motion throughout the app. AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE Mate works on iOS, macOS, Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Opera. One account keeps your history and phrasebook in sync across all of them. Mate requires a subscription. 7-day free trial available. Privacy Policy: https://matetranslate.com/en/privacy Terms of Use: https://matetranslate.com/en/eula
PCGS Cert Verification
Easily verify the authenticity of coins and banknotes by scanning certification barcodes, QR codes, or using NFC technology. Access detailed information like grade, mintage, and value, along with high-resolution images and historical data.
- Quick on-the-go verification
- NFC Gold Shield Technology
- Barcode and QR code scanning
- Text recognition for old holders
- Access coin/banknote details
- Links to CoinFacts and ValueView
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Whether you are a coin or currency collector or dealer, before you buy a coin or banknote online, it is vital to verify its authenticity. That’s where the PCGS Cert Verification mobile app comes in. The Cert Verification App makes the confirmation process much easier and much faster. Rather than typing in the coin or banknote's certification number, simply scan the barcode (obverse) or QR code (reverse) found on the label or utilize our new Gold Shield NFC Technology to tap and scan a holder with additional security (if available). With this app, users get access to valuable information, such as a coin’s denomination, date and mintmark, grade, mintage, holder type, PCGS Population and PCGS Price Guide value or a banknote's Supplemental coin & banknote information may also be available, such as a high resolution images, the last auction appearance and its current presence in any PCGS Set Registry sets. Features: • Quick, on-the-go cert verification • NFC Gold Shield Technology makes it easy to tap and verify recently graded coins with additional security • Scan a coin or banknote's barcode or QR code for instant verification • If no barcode is available (old holders) you can use the scanner's text recognition capabilities to read the cert number instead • Access to the coin’s holder type, PCGS Population, Price Guide value and more • Links to PCGS CoinFacts or the PCGS ValueView which provide even more valuable information It’s important to note that verification of certification numbers on the PCGS Certification Database will not entirely eliminate the risk of buying counterfeit coins or banknotes, as there is always a slight chance counterfeiters may use counterfeit PCGS grading inserts. To further reduce the risk of counterfeit coins or banknotes, PCGS encourages purchases from verified PCGS Authorized Dealers. For more information on this app, please visit https://www.pcgs.com/apps and https://www.pcgs.com/cert Find our privacy policy at http://www.collectorsuniverse.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PCGS Cert Verification at none against Language Translator by Mate's 19. PCGS Cert Verification also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (8.4K vs 1.7K). Language Translator by Mate's advantage is chart position (#179 vs unranked) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. Language Translator by Mate sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. PCGS Cert Verification asks for nothing beyond the download.
PCGS Cert Verification holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.7K and 8.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Language Translator by Mate's written reviews are positive against 57% of PCGS Cert Verification's.
Language Translator by Mate ships an update fortnightly, PCGS Cert Verification every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Language Translator by Mate | PCGS Cert Verification |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.7K ratings) | 4.8 (8.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.8% of reviews | 56.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K | 8.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #179 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 167 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Twopeople Software | PCGS |
Customer experience
Language Translator by Mate
PCGS Cert Verification
User reviews
Language Translator by Mate
From 1.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Accurate translations
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💡 Convenient features (e.g., share, copy, paste)
- 🌍 Supports many languages
- 📢 Good pronunciation
Room to improve
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g., crashes, freezes, unresponsive features)
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🤖 Robotic-sounding voice
- 🌐 Requires internet connection for full functionality
- 📚 Limited language dialect support
PCGS Cert Verification
From 8.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⭐ The best
- 🔒 Fantastic to verify authenticity
- 🚀 Works great
- 💡 Useful app for beginners and experienced collectors
Room to improve
- 🐛 Barcode scanner not working
- 🐛 App crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Difficulty reading text due to poor color contrast
- 🔍 Camera issues, unable to focus on slab barcodes
- 🔍 Inconsistent coin identification
Bugs and requests
Language Translator by Mate
Reported bugs
5 issues- Subscription issues (e.g., unable to log in, charges despite cancellation)
- Microphone not working for speech translation
- Safari extension not functioning properly
- Incorrect language detection
- Partial/incomplete translations
Requested features
5 requests- Offline translation mode
- Camera/image translation support
- Customizable voice options
- Improved language dialect support
- Better integration with other apps (e.g., iMessage, iBooks)
PCGS Cert Verification
Reported bugs
3 issues- Database down for maintenance
- Barcode scanner not working on newer devices
- App crashes on launch or when scanning
Requested features
4 requests- Integrate with other PCGS apps
- Improve barcode scanning functionality
- Add support for newer device cameras
- Enhance readability with better color scheme
In-app purchases
Language Translator by Mate
- Mate Monthly4 variants$5.991 Month
- Mate Monthly7 Days trial4 variants$5.991 Month
- Mate Pro Weekly7 Days trial$7.997 Days
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- Mate Weekly7 Days trial$7.997 Days
- Mate Educational Annual$24.991 Year
- Mate Annual4 variants$49.991 Year
- Mate Annual7 Days trial4 variants$49.991 Year
PCGS Cert Verification
No in-app purchases
Questions
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