Language Translator by Mate vs AYA
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
AYA
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AYA is an open-source community platform that connects developers and organizations building technology for social good. Born from the 2023 Turkey-Syria earthquake relief effort, AYA (Açık Yazılım Ağı — Open Source Network) grew out of a grassroots movement where over 24,000 volunteers came together to build tools that saved lives. Today it serves as a hub for the open-source community, bringing together people who believe technology should be accessible, inclusive, and purpose-driven. DISCOVER STORIES & ARTICLES Read community-written stories, technical articles, and project updates from developers and organizations across the network. Stay informed about open-source initiatives that are making a real difference. FIND COMMUNITY EVENTS Browse upcoming meetups, conferences, hackathons, and workshops. Discover events near you or join online gatherings hosted by the community. EXPLORE DEVELOPER PROFILES Learn about the people behind the projects. Browse developer profiles to find collaborators, mentors, and contributors who share your interests. BUILT FOR EVERYONE - Available in 13 languages including right-to-left Arabic support - Dark and light mode for comfortable reading - Responsive grid layout optimized for iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Fast search across all content - No account required to browse OPEN SOURCE & COMMUNITY-DRIVEN AYA is licensed under Apache 2.0 and built entirely by the community. The source code is publicly available, and contributions are welcome from developers of all skill levels. No login required. No ads. No tracking. Just a community working together to build a better world through open source.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AYA at none against Language Translator by Mate's 10. Language Translator by Mate's advantage is chart position (#189 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
Both are free to download. Language Translator by Mate sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. AYA asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Language Translator by Mate | AYA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.7K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #189 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 167 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Twopeople Software | Alp Ozcan |
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)
AYA
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Language Translator by Mate
- 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
AYA
No in-app purchases






