Comparison

Tech Insights vs Screen Translator

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

Head to head
About

Tech Insights

Features
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An app for collection scouted data from the Tech Scout app with QR codes

About

Screen Translator

Instantly translate any on-screen text with a simple double tap. Supports over 60 languages offline and integrates with AI chatbots for enhanced translations. Offers floating overlays on iPhone and full-screen views on iPad.

Highlights
  • On-screen text translation
  • Offline translation
  • 60+ languages supported
  • Automatic language detection
  • AI chatbot integration
  • Floating screen overlay (iPhone)
  • Full-screen view (iPad)
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Translate anything on your screen with a simple double-tap. TapTranslate captures your screen, recognizes text, and overlays the translation right on top of the original — so you can read foreign content without switching apps. HOW IT WORKS 1. Set up a shortcut with AssistiveTouch 2. Double-tap the floating button on any screen 3. See the translated text overlaid on the original image TWO TRANSLATION OPTIONS On-Device — Fast, private, works offline. Ideal for everyday use. AI Chatbot — Powered by Apple Intelligence for natural, context-aware translations when quality matters most. (For supported devices.) TWO DISPLAY MODES Floating Screen (iPhone-only) — A compact overlay that shows translations without opening the app. Quick and seamless. Full Screen — Result shown inside the app with richer controls. More room, more tools. KEY FEATURES • Translate any screen in any app — websites, social media, documents, messages • 60+ languages supported • Automatic language detection • Works completely offline with downloaded language packs • Customizable result appearance (text color, bounding box, font size) • Interactive translation view with zoom and additional controls FREE TRIAL Try TapTranslate free for 3 days. After that, a one-time purchase unlocks lifetime access — no subscriptions, no recurring fees.

Screenshots

Tech Insights4 screens
Screen Translator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tech Insights at none against Screen Translator's 2. Tech Insights also leads on iOS requirement (15.4 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Screen Translator sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Tech Insights asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tech Insights ships an update every 3 days, Screen Translator every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tech Insights versus Screen Translator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTech InsightsScreen Translator
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (48 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—78.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—48 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB105 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDomenico ValentinoSK95 Engineering AB

In-app purchases

None

Tech Insights

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Screen Translator

One-time2
  • 3-day TrialFree
  • Lifetime Access$3.99

Questions

Is Tech Insights free?
Tech Insights is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Screen Translator free?
Screen Translator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tech Insights or Screen Translator have ads?
Neither Tech Insights nor Screen Translator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tech Insights or Screen Translator?
Tech Insights ships an update every 3 days, and Screen Translator every 5 days. Most recently, Tech Insights was updated on October 27, 2026 and Screen Translator on October 25, 2026.

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