Comparison

Lorqa vs Tapssh

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

Head to head
About

Lorqa

Features
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Lorqa is an AI-native translation and real-time subtitles app for iOS and macOS. It makes text conversion focused and efficient—large language models run locally on your device to translate text between languages accurately and naturally. No internet is required, and there are no privacy concerns: everything happens on your computer. Start any video (or audio) in any app to begin low-latency, accurate transcription; the local LLM translates in real time, and the floating bilingual subtitles can be freely dragged and customized in multiple ways. It supports transcription in 25 languages, with multiple models to choose from, helping users understand foreign-language videos. Key features: Runs LLMs locally; supports Qwen3 and Gemma3; now also supports importing models directly from Ollama and LM Studio Works offline, even without an internet connection Data is stored only locally to keep your content secure Clean, distraction-free interface focused on translation and real-time subtitles In-App Purchase: Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is 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 account settings in the App Store after purchase. About Auto-Renewal Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is cancelled 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 account settings on the App Store after purchase. Email jiangdi0924@gmail.com Terms: https://jdi-app.notion.site/Terms-5a99ba5bf942491b8299c07221bb5f7b Privacy: https://jdi-app.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-cdb1be6b87f64c06b7dbea6ffbbad83f EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ My Journey Translation is a very common need, and a variety of translation apps keep appearing on the market. Many large companies have entered this space, so there are numerous translation solutions. For a long time I used one particular translation tool daily — it was convenient: select text, press a hotkey, and the translation was done. But there were small annoyances during use, such as slow translation speed, limits on the amount of text that could be translated, and the need to use other methods for very long texts. I’ve noticed that LLMs (large language models) are often used as translation tools now. LLMs have strong multilingual capabilities, and smaller models like Qwen3 and Gemma3 also provide very good translation quality. When using LLMs for translation there are many options: most are web-based, while some models are deployed locally. These products generally haven’t delivered a true end-to-end translation experience tailored to the use case — they often fall short. I previously worked on PocketLM (a mobile LLM local inference client), so I have a good understanding of the capabilities of small LLMs and am familiar with inference and load times across different devices. That prompted me to start building an end-to-end translation app using LLMs. The implementation went fairly smoothly; in testing I found that Qwen3 0.6B 4-bit already performs on par with DeepL’s translation ability. I also added Qwen3 1.7B and the Gemma3 series as alternatives to give users multiple choices. My motivation for making this product is quite personal. I’m curious whether this need exists for others as well, and I’d love to hear feedback on future plans.

About

Tapssh

A visual SSH client for iOS that offers a touch-native interface for managing remote servers. It features a full SSH terminal with xterm emulation and a visual SFTP file browser for easy file management. Secure key generation and cloud sync are also included.

Highlights
  • Visual SSH terminal with xterm emulation
  • SFTP file browser with drag-and-drop upload
  • Secure Ed25519/RSA key generation in Secure Enclave
  • Cross-device cloud sync with zero-knowledge architecture
  • Quick Connect home screen widget
  • Custom keyboard row for CLI tools
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Tapssh is a visual SSH client for iOS that replaces command-line drudgery with a beautiful, touch-native interface. Built from the ground up with SwiftUI for iPhone and iPad. Whether you're managing a single home server or a complex cloud infrastructure, Tapssh puts your remote environments right at your fingertips. SSH TERMINAL Experience full xterm emulation with 256-color support and crisp JetBrains Mono rendering. Highly optimized for vim, htop, tmux, and every CLI tool you rely on. Features a custom keyboard row for quick access to Esc, Tab, and Ctrl. SFTP FILE BROWSER Browse remote files just like you do in Finder. Drag to upload, tap to preview, and easily batch rename or delete files. Enjoy visual directory tree navigation - no more guessing from ls output. SECURE ENCLAVE KEY GENERATION Generate Ed25519 and RSA key pairs directly inside Apple's hardware security chip. Private keys cannot be extracted - not by us, not by malware. Every session is protected by Face ID or Touch ID. CLOUD SYNC Server metadata syncs seamlessly across all your iOS devices using a zero-knowledge architecture. Your private keys never leave your device. QUICK CONNECT WIDGET Tap your home screen widget to jump straight into any server. One tap, and you're connected. FREE VS PRO Start for free, or upgrade to Pro to unlock your full infrastructure: Free: 2 servers, basic SSH terminal, and basic SFTP browsing. Tapssh Pro ($29.99/year): Unlimited servers, full SFTP capabilities (upload/delete/rename), Quick Connect widget, Siri Shortcuts integration, and priority cloud sync. PRIVACY FIRST Tapssh does not collect your data. No analytics. No tracking. Your infrastructure, your rules. Subscription Details: Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is 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. Terms of Use: https://tapssh.com/terms ⁠

Screenshots

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Tapssh4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tapssh at every 2 weeks against Lorqa's every 2 months. Tapssh also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). 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. Lorqa sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Tapssh sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lorqa ships an update every 2 months, Tapssh every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Lorqa versus Tapssh: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLorqaTapssh
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer笛 姜Anwar Bahou

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Lorqa

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$12.99
1 purchases

Tapssh

Subscriptions1
  • Tapssh Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Lorqa free?
Lorqa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tapssh free?
Tapssh is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lorqa or Tapssh have ads?
Neither Lorqa nor Tapssh shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lorqa or Tapssh?
Lorqa ships an update every 2 months, and Tapssh every 2 weeks. Most recently, Lorqa was updated on November 8, 2026 and Tapssh on October 31, 2026.

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