Comparison

Transly vs Mud Mobile

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

Head to head
About

Transly

This app offers real-time voice translation, video subtitles, and a translation keyboard. It supports various modes for conversations, lectures, videos, and messages, allowing you to understand and communicate across languages seamlessly.

Highlights
  • Live speech translation
  • Two-way conversation translation
  • Local video subtitle translation
  • Translation keyboard for apps
  • Translate audio across apps
  • Save and export translation records
  • Adjustable subtitle display
Features
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Transly: live voice translation, video subtitles and a translation keyboard. Understand what you hear and say what you mean. Transly brings five translation modes together for classes, face-to-face conversations, foreign-language videos, messages and emails. LIVE SPEECH TRANSLATION Choose the spoken language and your translation language, then start the microphone. Read the original text alongside the translation as you listen to a lecture, presentation or guided tour. Adjust the subtitle display to suit you, and listen to translated speech where the selected output mode supports it. Clear audio and a stable connection help you follow along. TWO-WAY CONVERSATIONS Set a language for each person and take turns speaking using one phone. View the conversation and its translation when asking for directions, checking into a hotel or explaining what you need. Check names, addresses and numbers together before relying on them. LOCAL VIDEO TRANSLATION Select a video from Photos or Files, choose its language and watch with translated subtitles. Follow a saved course, interview or training video while comparing the original and translated text. “Local video” means a video you select from your files; translation still requires an internet connection. TRANSLATE FROM YOUR KEYBOARD In apps that allow third-party keyboards, switch to Transly, choose a target language and tap the microphone. Speak, confirm, and insert the translation into the current text field. Review or edit it before sending. Choose a natural, formal or casual style for a work email or a message to a friend. To understand a reply, copy the message and paste it into the keyboard’s reading mode. Read the translation, then switch back to speaking to write your answer. Follow the in-app setup instructions first. Password fields and some apps do not allow third-party keyboards. TRANSLATE AUDIO ACROSS APPS Start the system broadcast from Transly, return to the app playing your video or audio, and follow the translation in a picture-in-picture subtitle window. This translates audio the system can capture, rather than every word on your screen. Protected media, calls and some apps may block audio capture. SAVE AND REVISIT Review supported translation records, share text or export SRT subtitles. Choose original, translated or bilingual content where available, then use it for study notes or in tools that support SRT files. TRY IT FIRST Keyboard voice input and translation include a free allowance of 2,000 characters. Check Transly plans in the app for current prices, available allowances and the features included. This is not unlimited free access to every feature. Translation requires an internet connection and the relevant microphone, keyboard or broadcast permissions. Results depend on audio quality, accent, speaking speed and context. Review important details before using or sending a translation. LANGUAGES AND REGIONAL OPTIONS English, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, German, French, Russian, Italian, Spanish, English (United Kingdom), English (Australia), English (India), French (Canada), Spanish (Latin America), Spanish (United States), Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazil), Portuguese (Portugal), Arabic, Bulgarian, Bangla, Czech, Danish, Greek, Estonian, Finnish, Hindi, Croatian, Hungarian, Indonesian, Hebrew, Lithuanian, Latvian, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Slovak, Slovenian, Serbian, Swedish, Swahili, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian Language choices vary by feature, input/output direction and spoken output. Check the options in the feature you want to use. Privacy Policy: https://www.transly.app/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Transly Terms of Service: https://www.transly.app/terms-of-use

About

Mud Mobile

Features
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MUD is an AI-powered Korean writing assistant designed to help non-native speakers write Korean more fluently and naturally. MUD combines a smart keyboard with a companion app to support Korean writing in real time, whether you are studying, working, or communicating daily in Korean. What MUD Does AI-powered Writing Assistance MUD uses AI to analyze Korean sentences and refine grammar, word choice, and sentence flow, helping your writing sound more natural. System-wide Keyboard With the MUD keyboard, you can receive writing assistance wherever you type, including messaging apps, browsers, and notes, without copying and pasting. Companion App for Learning and Management The app provides access to writing tools, account settings, and subscription management, making MUD easy to use and control. Designed for Korean Learners Built specifically for international students, professionals, and anyone learning Korean as a second language. Privacy and Transparency Your privacy is important to us. • Keystrokes are not stored • Text is processed only to provide writing assistance • No background data collection • Network access is required solely to enable AI-based features We are committed to handling user data responsibly and transparently. More details are available in our Privacy Policy. Additional Information • An internet connection is required for AI features • Some advanced features may require a subscription • Subscriptions can be managed or canceled through your Apple ID settings Who MUD Is For • International students learning Korean • Professionals working in Korean environments • Anyone who wants to write Korean more fluently and confidently Write Korean with confidence. Write Korean with MUD. Terms of Use (EULA): https://ard-mud.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://ard-mud.com/privacy

Screenshots

Transly4 screens
Mud Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

Transly and Mud Mobile 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. Transly sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Mud Mobile sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Transly versus Mud Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTranslyMud Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (129 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings129 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size367 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVector LightyearMud Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Transly

Subscriptions10
  • Basic Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Plus Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Plus Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
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  • Pro Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly Subscription$19.991 Month
  • Basic Annual Subscription$39.991 Year
  • Plus Annual Subscription$59.991 Year
  • Plus Annual Subscription1 Year trial$79.991 Year
  • Pro Annual Subscription3 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Pro Annual Subscription1 Year trial$159.991 Year
2 purchases

Mud Mobile

Subscriptions2
  • MUD Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Mud Pro Yearly$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Transly free?
Transly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mud Mobile free?
Mud Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Transly or Mud Mobile have ads?
Neither Transly nor Mud Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Transly or Mud Mobile?
Transly ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mud Mobile every 3 weeks. Most recently, Transly was updated on October 30, 2026 and Mud Mobile on October 25, 2026.

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