Screen Translate vs TransMate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Screen Translate
This utility app offers real-time voice and screen capture translation. It can translate system or microphone audio, recognize text from screenshots, and provide regional translation for videos with subtitles.
- Real-time voice translation
- Screen capture text recognition
- Regional video subtitle translation
- System and microphone audio translation
- Customizable translation areas
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Full-featured screen translator! Real-time voice translation: identify the system or microphone audio, convert it into text and translate it in real time to realize real-time audio translation; Screen capture translation: one-click screen capture, one-click translation, screen text recognition translation assistant; Regional translation: set the screen area, real-time translation, real-time subtitle translation for videos with subtitles! Privacy Policy：http://pm.idraw8.com/index/agreement/index?m_num=7&title=screentranslate User protocol:http://pm.idraw8.com/index/agreement/index?m_num=6&title=screentranslate Membership Agreement：http://pm.idraw8.com/index/agreement/index?m_num=3&title=screentranslate
TransMate
Instantly translate text on your screen without leaving your current app. Supports over 100 languages and various applications like games, comics, and social media. Offers offline translation and a privacy-friendly experience.
- On-screen floating window for instant translations
- Clipboard shortcut for quick text translation
- Supports over 100 languages
- Offline translation mode
- Privacy-friendly, no screenshots saved
- Translate games, comics, and social media
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Translate apps, manga, games, social media, chat. Supports Taobao, Rednote, VK and more. TransMate Screen Translator captures the screen, translates it with contextual accuracy, and overlays the results in the same layout and UI. No need to switch apps, or manually delete screenshots from your gallery after. It is a fast, smart way to understand any app in real time. Main Features ▶ On-Screen Floating Window – Stay inside your app; translations appear instantly. ▶ Clipboard Shortcut – Copy text, instant translation with one tap. ▶ 100+ Languages Supported – Contextual and accurate. Supports English, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian (переводчик / perevodchik), and more. ▶ Offline Mode – Translate even without internet. ▶ One Tap to Translate – No manual screenshots, no clutter, no extra steps. Translate chat messages, posts, and comments on social apps like Rednote, VK. Read comics and manga. Play games in other languages. Shop on apps like Taobao, Coupang, Avito. Immersive language learning by navigating native apps. ※ Reliable and simple to use – No configuration required. ※ Privacy friendly – No screenshots saved, no data shared. ※ Trusted by travellers, expats, language learners and gamers worldwide. ※ "A must have translation app for any iPhone user.” TransMate Pro (Optional) Upgrade to TransMate Pro for even more premium features and services to improve your screen translation experience. 24/7 support for any issues. Please contact us by email at transmatetranslator@gmail.com or in-app customer service. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/transmate-screen-translator-privacy-policy/c2d0a67d-ef9c-4307-8968-fce21b6f396f/privacy
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Verdict
Screen Translate and TransMate both sit at 3.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of Screen Translate's written reviews are positive against 50% of TransMate's. Screen Translate also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Screen Translate sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and TransMate sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for Screen Translate against 3.6 for TransMate. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 5 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Screen Translate's written reviews are positive against 50% of TransMate's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Screen Translate | TransMate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (12 ratings) — better | 3.6 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 200 MB | 180 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | QQY.LTD | STRUB SYSTEMS |
Customer experience
Screen Translate
TransMate
In-app purchases
Screen Translate
- 月订阅3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- 季度订阅3 Days trial$7.993 Months
- 年订阅3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- 月会员$2.99
- 时长包$3.99
TransMate
- TransMate Pro Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- TransMate Pro Monthly3 Days trial$13.991 Month
- TransMate Pro Yearly3 Days trial$47.991 Year
- TransMate Pro Lifetime$96.99
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