Comparison

Screen Translator vs Translay

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

Head to head
About

Screen Translator

Instantly translate on-screen content from games, videos, and apps. Supports text, voice, and image translation with offline capabilities. Offers a premium upgrade for unlimited access and an ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Live screen translation
  • Text-to-text translation
  • Voice-to-text translation
  • OCR image translation
  • Offline mode
  • Floating button for easy access
Features
Read full description

Unlock the world with Screen Translator – your all-in-one tool for real-time translation of games, comics, videos, apps, and more. Whether you’re navigating a foreign-language game, reading Japanese manga, or watching non-subtitled videos, Screen Translator brings instant understanding to your screen. Some features require coins or a subscription to access. KEY FEATURES Live Screen Translation Translate any on-screen content with a tap tap – from games and webtoons to apps and video subtitles. Text-to-Text Translator Type or paste any text and instantly translate it into 100+ languages. Voice-to-Text Translator Speak and convert your voice into translated text in real time – perfect for language learning or travel. OCR Image Translation Extract and translate text from images, screenshots, or comics using powerful OCR technology. Offline Mode Available Download language packs to translate text even without an internet connection — great for on-the-go use. COINS & SUBSCRIPTIONS Certain features like screen translation, OCR, and voice translation require coins or an active subscription. Upgrade to Premium for unlimited access, no ads, and offline features. WHY CHOOSE SCREEN TRANSLATOR? Easy floating button for in-app translation Works with games, manga, and videos Offline support for select languages Fast, secure, and regularly updated No root required Understand anything, anywhere. Download Screen Translator and enjoy smart, seamless translation — powered by AI and made for every screen. _________ By using the app, you agree to follow our terms and privacy policy: - Terms of use: https://screen-translator-2025.web.app/terms-of-use.html - Privacy policy: https://screen-translator-2025.web.app/privacy-policy.html - Subscription terms: https://screen-translator-2025.web.app/subscription-terms-v1.0.html

About

Translay

Instantly translate on-screen text with a single tap, without copying or switching apps. This app performs all text recognition and translation locally on your device, ensuring your data remains private. It supports 20 major languages and works across various applications and system screens.

Highlights
  • One-tap screen translation shortcut
  • Fully on-device text recognition
  • Works across apps and system screens
  • Supports 20 major languages
  • Private, no cloud processing
  • Native iOS design
Read full description

Translay – Screen Translation Translate your screen with a single tap. No copying. No pasting. No app switching. Fully On-Device All text recognition and translation are performed locally on your device using Apple system technologies. No cloud processing. No third-party services. No data is uploaded or stored externally. Key Features • One-tap shortcut-based screen translation • Fully on-device text recognition and translation • Works across apps and system screens • Support for 20 major languages • Designed natively for iOS Use Cases • Comics and manga • Reading foreign websites or apps • Understanding messages, emails, or social content • Translating screenshots and static on-screen text How It Works • Trigger Translay via shortcut • Capture the current screen • View the translated text instantly on screen Supported Languages English, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Japanese, Korean, Indonesian, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Arabic, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese Website: https://www.translay.com Privacy Policy: https://www.translay.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: support@translay.com

Screenshots

Screen Translator4 screens
Translay2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Screen Translator at 4.4 against Translay's 3.0. Screen Translator also leads on ratings volume (88 vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18). Translay's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (67% vs 56%). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Translay sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Screen Translator holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Screen Translator has 88 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Screen Translator's written reviews are positive against 67% of Translay's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Screen Translator versus Translay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreen TranslatorTranslay
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (88 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings88 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Mac
Requires iOS16.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKAHA INNOVATION COMPANY LIMITEDTranslay Team

Customer experience

Screen Translator

All ratings88 ratings
Positive84.1%
Neutral2.3%
Negative13.6%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.3%

Translay

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Screen Translator

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$9.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$19.991 Month
  • Annually Subscription$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Extra Coin Pack: 200.000 Coins$3.99
5 purchases

Translay

Subscriptions4
  • Translay Pro$2.991 Month
  • Translay Premium$2.991 Month
  • Translay Pro Annual$9.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Translay Premium Annual$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Translay Pro Lifetime$5.99

Questions

Is Screen Translator free?
Screen Translator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Translay free?
Translay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Screen Translator or Translay?
Screen Translator is rated higher. Screen Translator averages 4.4 out of 5 from 88 ratings, while Translay averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Screen Translator or Translay have ads?
Neither Screen Translator nor Translay shows ads.

Other comparisons