Comparison

Translo vs BeamScribe

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

Head to head
About

Translo

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Introducing Translo - A language translation app with support for over 45+ languages. The app only requires an internet connection to download the language translation model for the selected language on the first time. Then all the translation is done on device so no need for internet connection! The app also features a live video text translation feature. Just point your camera at the text you want to translate and the app can translate it for you.

About

BeamScribe

This tool offers real-time speech transcription and broadcasts it to multiple nearby devices without an internet connection. It's ideal for group settings needing instant captions, note-taking, or enhanced communication for accessibility.

Highlights
  • Real-time transcription
  • Broadcast to 7 devices
  • Zero latency
  • Offline and private connection
  • Solo transcription mode
  • Save and export transcripts
  • On-device transcription (supported models)
Features
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BeamScribe is a real-time transcription tool that does more than just take notes—it connects the room. Turn a single device into a live captioning station and broadcast text instantly to up to 7 nearby devices. Perfect for tours, presentations, meetings, and accessibility, BeamScribe lets one person speak (or listen to a guide) while everyone else follows along on their own screens, in real-time, without needing an internet connection. IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES: Inclusive Tours: A group of deaf friends at a museum tour can all follow the guide's words instantly. One person holds their phone to transcribe the guide, and everyone else reads along on their own devices in real-time. Presenter Accessibility: A person speaks, and deaf particpicants receive the details directly on their desks. KEY FEATURES: Broadcast to 7 Devices What makes BeamScribe unique is its ability to share clarity. . One Speaker, Many Listeners: A single Host device transcribes speech and instantly broadcasts the text to up to 7 Guest devices nearby. . Zero Latency: Guests see the words appear the moment they are spoken. . Offline & Private: Uses peer-to-peer technology to link devices directly. No Wi-Fi, no data plan, and no cloud servers required for the connection. . Real-Time Transcription Turn speech into text instantly with high-accuracy recognition. Watch the words appear as they are spoken. Solo Mode Just need to take notes for yourself? Use "Transcribe Only" mode to capture thoughts, memos, or conversations privately on your own device without broadcasting. Save & Export Automatically save your transcripts to your history. Review, copy, and share them later as PDF files. Privacy First BeamScribe is designed with your privacy in mind. Transcription works entirely on-device (on supported models), and your transcripts are stored locally. We do not collect or store your conversations. PRICING: PAY TO HOST, FREE TO JOIN We believe accessibility should be free for the listener. Guests (Listeners): Joining a session is ALWAYS FREE and unlimited. Anyone can download the app and join a session to view captions without paying a cent. Hosts (Transcribers): Hosting a session is free for up to 5 minutes. Upgrade to BeamScribe Pro with a cheap subscription purchase ($1.99/year) to unlock Unlimited Recording Duration. Perfect For: Accessibility: Provide instant live captions for deaf individuals in group settings. Classrooms: Teachers can broadcast lecture notes directly to students' iPads or phones. Meetings: Ensure everyone walks away with the same notes. Journalists: Transcribe interviews on the fly. Download BeamScribe today and start connecting your conversations! Note: Transcription accuracy depends on clear audio input. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Translo4 screens
BeamScribe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Translo at none against BeamScribe's 1. Translo also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, 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. BeamScribe sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. Translo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Translo versus BeamScribe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTransloBeamScribe
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOm GandhiJARED EVANS

In-app purchases

None

Translo

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

BeamScribe

Subscriptions1
  • Unlock Unlimited Time$1.991 Year

Questions

Is Translo free?
Translo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BeamScribe free?
BeamScribe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Translo or BeamScribe have ads?
Neither Translo nor BeamScribe shows ads.

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