Comparison

Language Translator by Mate vs DeepL for Intune

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

DeepL for Intune

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DeepL for Intune is for DeepL customers whose organization uses Microsoft Intune. If you’re unsure whether this applies to you, we recommend using the regular app or contacting your team admin for support.

Screenshots

Language Translator by Mate4 screens
DeepL for Intune4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DeepL for Intune at none against Language Translator by Mate's 10. DeepL for Intune also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Language Translator by Mate's advantage is chart position (#173 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Language Translator by Mate sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. DeepL for Intune asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Language Translator by Mate ships an update fortnightly, DeepL for Intune weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Language Translator by Mate versus DeepL for Intune: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLanguage Translator by MateDeepL for Intune
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.7K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#173 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size167 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTwopeople SoftwareDeepL SE

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)

DeepL for Intune

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Language Translator by Mate

Subscriptions6
  • Mate Monthly3 variants$5.991 Month
  • Mate Monthly7 Days trial2 variants$5.991 Month
  • Mate Pro Weekly7 Days trial$7.997 Days
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  • Mate Weekly7 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Mate Annual$49.991 Year
  • Mate Annual7 Days trial2 variants$49.991 Year
None

DeepL for Intune

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Language Translator by Mate free?
Language Translator by Mate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DeepL for Intune free?
DeepL for Intune is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Language Translator by Mate or DeepL for Intune have ads?
Neither Language Translator by Mate nor DeepL for Intune shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Language Translator by Mate or DeepL for Intune?
Language Translator by Mate ships an update fortnightly, and DeepL for Intune weekly. Most recently, Language Translator by Mate was updated on November 6, 2026 and DeepL for Intune on November 5, 2026.

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