Comparison

Keyboard Translator vs TapLingo

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

Head to head
About

Keyboard Translator

This utility transforms your keyboard into an AI-powered translation tool, allowing you to translate text in real-time while typing in any app. Communicate seamlessly in over 100 languages without switching between applications.

Highlights
  • Translate while typing
  • Works in any app
  • 100+ languages supported
  • AI-powered accuracy
  • Clipboard translation
  • Seamless integration
Features
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Keyboard Translator: LingoType turns your keyboard into a real-time AI translation tool. Instead of switching between apps or copying and pasting text, you can now translate directly while typing — wherever you type. With Keyboard Translator: LingoType, your default keyboard becomes a powerful translator that works seamlessly in any app, including WhatsApp, iMessage, Telegram, social media apps, and more. Whether you are chatting with friends, working with international clients, or posting in another language, Keyboard Translator helps you communicate faster and more naturally. Key Features ● Translate While You Type Keyboard Translator lets you type in one language and send in another, instantly. ● Works in Any App Use Keyboard Translator: LingoType anywhere you can type. No app switching required. ● 100+ Languages Supported Communicate across the world with support for over 100 languages. ● AI-Powered Accuracy Get natural and fluent translations powered by advanced AI models. ● Clipboard Translation Copy any text and translate it instantly using the keyboard. Premium Subscription Information: Subscribe to LingoType Premium for unlimited translations and advanced AI features. We offer three flexible subscription plans: ● Weekly: $1.99 per week ● Monthly: $4.99 per month ● Yearly: $24.99 per year Subscription Terms: ● Payment: Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. ● Auto-Renewal: Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. ● Managing Subscriptions: You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID Account Settings any time after purchase. ● Cancellations: You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period (if offered) via the subscription setting through your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Privacy Policy: https://rachaelchan.github.io/flyingpietech.github.io/Privacy-Policy/ Terms Of Use: https://rachaelchan.github.io/flyingpietech.github.io/Terms-&-Conditions/ Support: flyingpietech@outlook.com

About

TapLingo

Features
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TapLingo is a translation keyboard that translates your text in real time as you type. No switching apps, no copy-pasting — just type naturally and tap the suggestion to replace your text with the translation. SUPPORTED LANGUAGES - English - Kinyarwanda - Swahili - French - Spanish - Portuguese - German Translate between any pair. Switch languages or swap direction instantly from the settings screen. HOW IT WORKS 1. Install TapLingo and enable the keyboard in Settings 2. Switch to TapLingo using the globe icon in any app 3. Start typing — translations appear in the suggestion bar 4. Tap the suggestion to replace your text with the translation KEY FEATURES - Real-time translation: Translations appear as you type, no extra steps - Works everywhere: Use TapLingo in Messages, WhatsApp, Notes, Safari, or any app with a text field - Quick language swap: Switch source and target languages with one tap - Light and dark mode: The keyboard adapts to your system appearance - Privacy-first: Your text is sent securely for translation and never stored BUILT FOR SPEED TapLingo is designed to feel instant. The keyboard responds to every tap without lag, and translations appear after a brief pause in your typing so they never slow you down. Terms of Use: https://kamagram.com/terms-tapling.html

Screenshots

Keyboard Translator4 screens
TapLingo3 screens

Verdict

The call

Keyboard Translator and TapLingo are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Keyboard Translator sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and TapLingo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Keyboard Translator ships an update monthly, TapLingo every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Keyboard Translator versus TapLingo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKeyboard TranslatorTapLingo
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer俞晓 陈kamagram Inc

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Keyboard Translator

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial2 variants$1.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
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  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Annual Premium$24.991 Year
  • Annual Premium3 Days trial$49.991 Year
2 purchases

TapLingo

Subscriptions2
  • TapLingo Pro$2.991 Month
  • TapLingo Pro$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Keyboard Translator free?
Keyboard Translator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TapLingo free?
TapLingo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Keyboard Translator or TapLingo have ads?
Neither Keyboard Translator nor TapLingo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Keyboard Translator or TapLingo?
Keyboard Translator ships an update monthly, and TapLingo every 6 weeks. Most recently, Keyboard Translator was updated on November 4, 2026 and TapLingo on November 9, 2026.

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