Transmator vs SaySay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Transmator
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Have you ever felt uncertain about whether the translated content is truly accurate? This app automatically re-translates the original language during translation and outputs it along with notes about that content. Therefore, you can translate what you really want to convey to the other party. ■ Four Convenient App Modes ・Standard Translation Automatically performs retranslation on the input text and displays it along with notes and advice. ・Talk Enjoy conversations in various languages using a single smartphone. Of course, the conversation content is also retranslated, ensuring that your intended message is accurately conveyed to the other party. Users of the app can create chat rooms to enjoy conversations with multiple people. ・Editor This mode is convenient for creating long texts. The translated content can be shared via email or other applications. ・AI Chat You can enjoy conversations with a cute AI assistant while studying a language. It is also possible to automatically grade your chat and provide advice to improve your writing. ■Terms of Use (EULA): This app is governed by Apple’s Standard End User License Agreement (EULA). https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
SaySay
Instantly translate any screen content on your iPhone with a double-tap. This app offers AI-powered accuracy and supports over 50 languages, with features like Safari extensions and home screen widgets for seamless translation.
- Back Tap screen translation
- Safari web page translation
- Home Screen Widget
- AI-powered accuracy
- Bilingual browsing
- 50+ languages supported
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Translate anything already on your screen — without switching apps. Double-tap the back of your iPhone and SaySay captures, reads and translates whatever you are looking at. Point the camera at a menu. Read a foreign web page in Safari with the original and the translation side by side. Send text from any app through Share. SaySay lives where you already are. SIX WAYS TO TRANSLATE, WITHOUT OPENING AN APP • Back Tap — double-tap the back of your iPhone to translate the current screen • Safari — read any web page bilingually, original and translation side by side • Share Sheet — translate selected text from any app • Home Screen Widget — type and translate in one tap • Control Center — a translate button one swipe away • Default Translator — replace the system translate action across iOS CHOOSE YOUR AI MODEL • Three simple presets — Fast, Balanced and Quality. Each one picks the right language model for you, so you never have to learn model names • Fast is free. Pro unlocks Balanced and Quality, backed by stronger models that handle tone, idiom and long context better BUILT FOR REAL USE • 59 languages • Camera and photo translation, drawn directly over the original text • Voice input — speak instead of typing • Custom glossary (Pro) — force your own wording for names, brands and technical terms • Searchable history with favorites • iCloud sync across your devices (Pro) • No ads. No account required to start PERFECT FOR • Travel — menus, signs, tickets, timetables • Reading foreign articles and documentation in Safari • Working with international colleagues and clients • Language learners who want original and translation together PRIVACY No ads, and we never sell your data. Translation runs on our servers, so text you translate is sent there to be processed. We use privacy-friendly product analytics to understand which features get used; you can turn it off in Settings. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION • Subscription options: Monthly and Yearly plans available • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription Privacy Policy: https://dywa4v1kwbfx0.cloudfront.net/privacy_policy.html Terms of Use: https://dywa4v1kwbfx0.cloudfront.net/terms_of_use.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SaySay at none against Transmator's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Transmator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and SaySay sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Transmator | SaySay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 18.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Takeshi Ikeda | Zcode |
In-app purchases
Transmator
- Transmator Basic Plan$1.991 Month
- Transmator Premium Plan$5.991 Month
SaySay
- Pro Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Pro Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year









