Gotcha Screen Translator vs Live Screen Subs
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Live Screen Subs
This utility app captures on-screen text from various applications and websites, displaying real-time translations in a floating window. It supports a wide range of sources, including social media and documents, without saving any data.
- Reads on-screen text
- Real-time translation
- Floating translation window
- Supports YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, web posts, PDFs
- No data saving
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Live Screen Subs reads any on-screen text and shows a translation in a small window. (YouTube comments, TikTok, Instagram, web posts, PDF files, and more) • Tap Start and allow screen broadcast • Switch to the app you want to read • A small window floats on top with the translation The screen is used only to read text. Nothing is saved.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Live Screen Subs at 100% against Gotcha Screen Translator's 69%. Gotcha Screen Translator's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Gotcha Screen Translator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Live Screen Subs sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Gotcha Screen Translator | Live Screen Subs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (25 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 25 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Techtona Limited | Jongmin Park |
Customer experience
Gotcha Screen Translator
Live Screen Subs
In-app purchases
Gotcha Screen Translator
- Weekly Plan3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Monthly Plan3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Yearly Plan3 Days trial$69.991 Year
Live Screen Subs
- Lifetime membership$9.99
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