Comparison

Gotcha Screen Translator vs Screenlate

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

Head to head
About

Gotcha Screen Translator

Instantly translate any Chinese app without leaving your current screen. This tool offers AI-powered translation with smart layout restoration, supporting text in images, mini-programs, and even emojis and slang. It's designed for seamless navigation of Chinese digital content.

Highlights
  • On-screen overlay translation
  • AI-powered translation accuracy
  • Smart layout restoration
  • Translate text on images
  • Translate mini-programs
  • Translate emojis and slang
  • Point-to-translate camera feature
Features
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Gotcha Screen Translator is your universal screen translator —Translate any app without leaving the screen using our built-in Shortcut. Built for expats, travelers, and anyone accessing Chinese apps worldwide. Whether you’re using Meituan, Taobao, or any other foreign app, Gotcha has you covered. Enjoy the convenience of Chinese digital life — like a local. Subscribe to unlock the following features. A 3-day free trial is available to explore all of them! - Tap-to-Translate Instant on-screen overlay, no app switching. Trigger translation on any screen. - Gotcha AI Translate™ Top translation accuracy that captures meaning — not just words. Especially effective for translating shopping app reviews, chats, and menus. - Gotcha Smart Layout™ Intelligently restores the original layout with true-to-source colors for a seamless overlay experience. - Translate Text on Images Most Chinese shopping apps display product descriptions as images — Gotcha translates those too. - Translate Mini Programs Translate everything inside WeChat and Alipay MiniApps — even text that the default translator can’t handle. - Translate Emojis and Slang Understand not just words, but also emojis and local chat slang — perfect for real conversations. - Point to translate Trigger Gotcha within your camera app to translate whatever you see instantly. - No VPN Needed Works instantly. No complex setup, no VPN required. Turn off VPN will make it faster. - Built for Expats and Travelers in China Whether you’re ordering food, shopping online, or chatting with locals, Gotcha helps you navigate any Chinese app with ease. - Private & Secure We never store your screen content. Available Languages: English, Chinese, Amharic, Arabic, Belarusian, Bengali, Burmese, Chinese (Traditional), Danish, Dutch, French, German, Hausa, Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Kazakh, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Malay, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Swahili, Tagalog, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Uzbek, Vietnamese, Zulu Africa: Amharic, Arabic, English, French, Hausa, Portuguese, Swahili, Zulu Asia: Arabic, Bengali, Burmese, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Kazakh, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Malay, Persian, Tagalog, Thai, Turkish, Urdu, Uzbek, Vietnamese Europe: Belarusian, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Ukrainian Americas: Dutch, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Tagalog Oceania: English, French, Tagalog Try for free today and experience effortless on-screen translation. Watch video demos & guides: https://www.youtube.com/@gotcha-screen-translator/playlists Terms of Use: https://www.techtona.co/gotcha-screen-translator/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.techtona.co/gotcha-screen-translator/privacy-policy

About

Screenlate

Features
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Translate your on-screen text easily. Just take a screenshot and share it with this app. You can also install a Shortcut for it and use it with your iPhone Action Button or double-tap on the back using Accessibility settings. The app uses on-device translation - text or images never leave your device, and the app works completely offline (requires one-time download of language packs). The list of supported languages is determined by Apple and may vary by iOS version and device. You can do 2 translations per day for free, buy 20 more translations, or subscribe for unlimited translations. Privacy Policy: https://screenlate.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Gotcha Screen Translator4 screens
Screenlate3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Gotcha Screen Translator at 16.6 against Screenlate's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Gotcha Screen Translator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Screenlate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gotcha Screen Translator ships an update fortnightly, Screenlate every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Gotcha Screen Translator versus Screenlate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGotcha Screen TranslatorScreenlate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (25 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTechtona LimitedEvgenii Dobrovidov

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Gotcha Screen Translator

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan3 Days trial$69.991 Year
3 purchases

Screenlate

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • 20 Translations$1.99

Questions

Is Gotcha Screen Translator free?
Gotcha Screen Translator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Screenlate free?
Screenlate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gotcha Screen Translator or Screenlate have ads?
Neither Gotcha Screen Translator nor Screenlate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gotcha Screen Translator or Screenlate?
Gotcha Screen Translator ships an update fortnightly, and Screenlate every 3 weeks. Most recently, Gotcha Screen Translator was updated on October 30, 2026 and Screenlate on October 31, 2026.

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