Comparison

ByteEngine Translator vs TypeOn

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

Head to head
About

ByteEngine Translator

Translate text, voice, conversations, and camera photos across over 100 languages. Download language packs for free offline translation when traveling. Save frequent translations and share them with other apps.

Highlights
  • 100+ language translation
  • Offline language packs
  • Camera photo translation
  • Voice and conversation translation
  • Save and share translations
  • Split-screen conversation mode
Features
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Byte Engine Translator is a personal translation app for 100+ languages, to translate text, voice, conversations, camera photos and screenshots. You can even download languages for offline translation for free to use when you travel! • Text translation into over 100 languages*, for online and offline use • Camera translation to translate text within photos and screenshots • Voice translation to translate speech, and a split-screen mode for two participants having a bilingual conversation • Download languages for offline use for when you travel without an internet connection • Share your translations with other apps • Pin and save your most frequent translations for later Translator supports the following languages:  Afrikaans, Arabic, Bangla, Bosnian (Latin), Bulgarian, Cantonese (Traditional), Catalan, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Fijian, Filipino, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Haitian Creole, Hebrew, Hindi, Hmong Daw, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Kiswahili, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Malagasy, Malay, Maltese, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Quer'etaro Otomi, Romanian, Russian, Serbian (Cyrillic), Serbian (Latin), Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Tahitian, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Tongan, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, Welsh, and Yucatec Maya. *Some features are not available in all languages. // Request for User Permissions // [Mandatory access] 1. View Network access To detect whether the device is on Wi-Fi, mobile data, or not connected to a network. This helps the app know whether it should translate while online, or use an offline language pack. 2. Network access For access to Wi-Fi or mobile data to perform text or speech translations, and download offline language packs. [Optional access] 1. Camera To take pictures for image translations, and to scan QR codes when joining a conversation. 2. Microphone To translate speech. 3. Photos/Media/Files To open photos from the device for image translation. 4. Storage To open photos from the device for image translation, and to save downloaded offline language packs.

About

TypeOn

This AI-powered keyboard offers instant translation in over 100 languages directly within your messaging apps. It also features voice, camera, and AR translation, along with grammar and spelling checks to enhance your communication.

Highlights
  • AI-powered translation
  • 100+ language support
  • Voice translation
  • Camera translation
  • AR translation
  • Grammar and spelling check
  • Wording recommendations
Features
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TypeOn Keyboard is a custom Ai keyboard that enables you to translate anything you write into 100+ languages. The app is compatible with all popular messaging apps such as iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram, WeChat, Facebook Messenger, and more. Features: ● Easy to set up ● Get effortless translations in over 100 languages ● Keyboard integrates smoothly with all apps ● Customize your keyboard to match your style ● Works with your favorite messengers, social networks and email. ● Powered by AI, TypeOn is a keyboard extension app that works seamlessly on any platform or app on your phone. Whether you're traveling to new places or trying to get started learning a new language, thanks to “TypeOn”, the language is no longer a barrier to communication. • Voice Translation Speak to translate. Dictate what you want to translate and let the app read out the translation, or read it on your screen. • Camera Translation Translate any pic or text using your camera. Easily translate menus, signs, or any paper document. • AR Translation Translate the world around you with augmented reality. • Translator Keyboard Easily write in 100+ languages within your favorite apps. Grammar and spelling check TypeOn can check your text for grammatical errors in 7 different languages. Say goodbye to embarrassing typos and grammar mistakes. Wording recommendation TypeOn suggests better word choices for you to express yourself correctly. You won't ever find yourself thinking about the right words to say again. Acquiring of Premium access will allow you: ⁃ Unlimited text translations in any messengers ⁃ Unlimited Voice Translations ⁃ Unlimited Camera Translations Here are 4 subscriptions options: - 1 week subscription after 3-day trial period costs $5,99 USD; - 1 month subscription costs $19,99 USD - 3 months subscription costs $39,99 USD - 12 months subscription costs $89,99 USD Please note, The exact cost may vary depending on your location. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. The cost depends on the selected plan. Private Policy http://anydayapps.com/privacy.html Terms of Use https://anydayapps.com/terms.html

Screenshots

ByteEngine Translator4 screens
TypeOn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TypeOn at 4.6 against ByteEngine Translator's 3.2. TypeOn also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 12). ByteEngine Translator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, 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. TypeOn sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. ByteEngine Translator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TypeOn holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TypeOn has 2.8K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of ByteEngine Translator's written reviews are positive against 36% of TypeOn's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ByteEngine Translator ships an update every 2 months, TypeOn every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
ByteEngine Translator versus TypeOn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterByteEngine TranslatorTypeOn
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (12 ratings)4.6 (2.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews35.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings122.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size144 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperByteEngine Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.Pro Media Now Inc

Customer experience

ByteEngine Translator

All ratings12 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

TypeOn

All ratings2,798 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral5.1%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive35.7%
Neutral10.7%
Negative53.6%

Bugs and requests

ByteEngine Translator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

TypeOn

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Partial translation of messages
  • Keyboard issues and compatibility problems
  • App crashes and freezes

Requested features

3 requests
  • Free translation option
  • Improved reliability and consistency
  • Support for more languages

In-app purchases

None

ByteEngine Translator

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

TypeOn

Subscriptions4
  • Ai Keyboard translator3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$19.991 Month
  • 3 month premium plan$39.993 Months
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  • Annual Premium Plan$89.991 Year

Questions

Is ByteEngine Translator free?
ByteEngine Translator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TypeOn free?
TypeOn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ByteEngine Translator or TypeOn?
TypeOn is rated higher. ByteEngine Translator averages 3.2 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while TypeOn averages 4.6 from 2.8K ratings.
Do ByteEngine Translator or TypeOn have ads?
ByteEngine Translator shows ads; TypeOn does not.
Which is updated more often, ByteEngine Translator or TypeOn?
ByteEngine Translator ships an update every 2 months, and TypeOn every 9 days. Most recently, ByteEngine Translator was updated on October 6, 2026 and TypeOn on October 13, 2026.

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