Comparison

OpenCCman Open Chinese Convert vs LangCat

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

Head to head
About

OpenCCman Open Chinese Convert

Features
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Convert Chinese text on iPhone and iPad, and add script conversion to your own Shortcuts workflows. OpenCCman brings local text conversion, TXT files and a native source/result workspace together. Choose Simplified Chinese, OpenCC Traditional, Taiwan Standard with Taiwan idioms, or Hong Kong Traditional. Advanced character-variant and regional wording options remain available. Simplified output is not a complete reverse conversion of Taiwan-specific vocabulary. Start with a blank draft, paste your text, or fill in an example when you need one. Compare source and result side by side or stacked on iPad. The compact iPhone Convert button leaves more room for reading. Clear Source asks before removing the current source and result. On iOS and iPadOS 16 or later, the free Convert Chinese Text action accepts text and one of four presets, then returns the result to the next Shortcuts action. Connect it to clipboard or file actions without changing an open draft. It does not use the homepage daily allowance; text input is limited to 10 MiB in UTF-8. Import or drop one UTF-8 TXT file up to 10 MiB, including files with a BOM. Copy or share the result, or export the latest successful conversion as UTF-8 TXT without a BOM. Line endings, blank lines and Unicode text are preserved. Save Big5 or GBK files as UTF-8 first. Batch files and files over 10 MiB are not supported on iPhone or iPad, including with Pro. Free users can complete 12 successful homepage conversions per day. Importing, exporting and changing presets do not count. Lifetime Pro is a one-time purchase that removes the homepage limit and in-app recommendations. View purchase status or restore purchases in Settings. Powered by OpenCC, text conversion runs locally on your device. OpenCCman requires iOS or iPadOS 15 or later. Open source under the MIT license: https://github.com/gewill/OpenCCman

About

LangCat

Translate any text on your screen instantly by taking a screenshot. The app seamlessly integrates translated text inline, maintaining the original style. Enjoy private, offline translations for social media, travel apps, and comics.

Highlights
  • Instant inline translation via screenshots
  • Supports 16+ languages
  • 100% offline and private translation
  • Preserves original text style
  • Share translated content easily
Features
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LangCat - Easy Screen Translations Ever found yourself staring at an app in a language you don’t understand? Whether you’re exploring social media, navigating an app while traveling, or diving into a foreign comic or manga, LangCat has your back! Simply take a screenshot, and this magical app translates anything—text, UI, images, or whatever’s displayed on your screen—inline. With just a tap, you’ll see the translated text seamlessly integrated, preserving the same style, color, and size as the original. It’s effortless, instant, and completely offline. Your Privacy Matters: All translations happen directly on your device—no data is sent to the cloud. Your screenshots and personal information stay completely private and secure. Why You’ll Love It: • Instant Translation: Select a screenshot, and voilà—translated text appears inline, no more guessing! • Supports 16+ Languages: Translate content across a wide range of languages with ease. • Full Privacy: Translation is 100% offline, ensuring your data stays on your device. • Authentic Look: Translated text mirrors the original font size and color for a natural feel. • Share with Ease: Translate and share directly via the share sheet. Perfect for social media adventurers, globetrotters tackling foreign apps, or manga/comic lovers uncovering new stories, LangCat is your pocket-sized language genius. Download now and translate everything—privately and instantly

Screenshots

OpenCCman Open Chinese Convert4 screens
LangCat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LangCat at every 2 days against OpenCCman Open Chinese Convert's every 3 months. OpenCCman Open Chinese Convert's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. OpenCCman Open Chinese Convert sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and LangCat sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenCCman Open Chinese Convert ships an update every 3 months, LangCat every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
OpenCCman Open Chinese Convert versus LangCat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenCCman Open Chinese ConvertLangCat
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer伟 葛UNI HQ LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

OpenCCman Open Chinese Convert

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$2.99
1 purchases

LangCat

One-time1
  • LangCat Plus$5.99

Questions

Is OpenCCman Open Chinese Convert free?
OpenCCman Open Chinese Convert is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LangCat free?
LangCat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OpenCCman Open Chinese Convert or LangCat have ads?
Neither OpenCCman Open Chinese Convert nor LangCat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpenCCman Open Chinese Convert or LangCat?
OpenCCman Open Chinese Convert ships an update every 3 months, and LangCat every 2 days. Most recently, OpenCCman Open Chinese Convert was updated on October 7, 2026 and LangCat on October 12, 2026.

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