Comparison

TransMate vs Snap Screen Translator

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

Head to head
About

TransMate

Instantly translate text on your screen without leaving your current app. Supports over 100 languages and various applications like games, comics, and social media. Offers offline translation and a privacy-friendly experience.

Highlights
  • On-screen floating window for instant translations
  • Clipboard shortcut for quick text translation
  • Supports over 100 languages
  • Offline translation mode
  • Privacy-friendly, no screenshots saved
  • Translate games, comics, and social media
Features
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Translate apps, manga, games, social media, chat. Supports Taobao, Rednote, VK and more. TransMate Screen Translator captures the screen, translates it with contextual accuracy, and overlays the results in the same layout and UI. No need to switch apps, or manually delete screenshots from your gallery after. It is a fast, smart way to understand any app in real time. Main Features ▶ On-Screen Floating Window – Stay inside your app; translations appear instantly. ▶ Clipboard Shortcut – Copy text, instant translation with one tap. ▶ 100+ Languages Supported – Contextual and accurate. Supports English, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian (переводчик / perevodchik), and more. ▶ Offline Mode – Translate even without internet. ▶ One Tap to Translate – No manual screenshots, no clutter, no extra steps. Translate chat messages, posts, and comments on social apps like Rednote, VK. Read comics and manga. Play games in other languages. Shop on apps like Taobao, Coupang, Avito. Immersive language learning by navigating native apps. ※ Reliable and simple to use – No configuration required. ※ Privacy friendly – No screenshots saved, no data shared. ※ Trusted by travellers, expats, language learners and gamers worldwide. ※ "A must have translation app for any iPhone user.” TransMate Pro (Optional) Upgrade to TransMate Pro for even more premium features and services to improve your screen translation experience. 24/7 support for any issues. Please contact us by email at transmatetranslator@gmail.com or in-app customer service. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/transmate-screen-translator-privacy-policy/c2d0a67d-ef9c-4307-8968-fce21b6f396f/privacy

About

Snap Screen Translator

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Snap Screen Translator helps you translate screenshots without slowing down your screen workflow. Capture a screenshot from a quick iPhone trigger, choose your output language, and Snap returns a translated preview with the text placed back over the original image. It is built for menus, signs, chats, emails, instructions, app screens, travel moments, study material, and anything else that arrives as an image. Why Snap? - Choose your app language when you get started - Guided setup with a video tutorial and subtitles in 12 languages - Recommended AssistiveTouch Single-Tap setup with Shortcuts - Also supports Back Tap or Action Button on compatible iPhones - On-device text recognition - Offline language model translation after required models are downloaded - Layout-aware translated overlays - Automatic source-language detection - 59 output languages - No account required - Free screenshot translation with occasional ads; optional Supporter subscriptions remove ads and support development. Private by design Snap is designed around on-device processing. Screenshots and translated text are intended to stay on your device unless you choose to share an output image or contact support. Made for real screenshot translation Instead of giving you a loose block of copied text, Snap keeps the translation close to the original layout so the result remains easy to scan. Available languages: Afrikaans, Albanian, Arabic, Belarusian, Bengali, Bulgarian, Catalan, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Esperanto, Estonian, Finnish, French, Galician, Georgian, German, Greek, Gujarati, Haitian Creole, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Kannada, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malay, Maltese, Marathi, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish, Tagalog, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, Welsh Free app and optional Supporter subscription information: Snap Screen Translator is free to use. Screenshot translation features are available without a subscription or purchase. Optional Supporter subscriptions are available for people who want to help keep this independent app maintained and ad-free. Available auto-renewable Supporter subscriptions are Weekly Plan ($3.99/week), Monthly Plan ($9.99/month), and Yearly Plan ($59.99/year), or the equivalent localized App Store price shown before purchase. A Supporter subscription does not unlock additional translation access. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in App Store account settings. Translation quality can vary based on image quality, font size, language, device capability, and offline model availability. Always review translated output before relying on it. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://jpbreuer.com/snapscreentranslator/privacy/

Screenshots

TransMate4 screens
Snap Screen Translator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TransMate at none against Snap Screen Translator's shown. On price, update cadence, 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. TransMate sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Snap Screen Translator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TransMate ships an update every 3 weeks, Snap Screen Translator every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TransMate versus Snap Screen Translator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTransMateSnap Screen Translator
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size180 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSTRUB SYSTEMSCelephais Laboratories Ltda

In-app purchases

4 purchases

TransMate

Subscriptions3
  • TransMate Pro Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • TransMate Pro Monthly3 Days trial$13.991 Month
  • TransMate Pro Yearly3 Days trial$47.991 Year
One-time1
  • TransMate Pro Lifetime$96.99
3 purchases

Snap Screen Translator

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription Plan7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription Plan7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription Plan7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is TransMate free?
TransMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Snap Screen Translator free?
Snap Screen Translator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TransMate or Snap Screen Translator have ads?
Snap Screen Translator shows ads; TransMate does not.
Which is updated more often, TransMate or Snap Screen Translator?
TransMate ships an update every 3 weeks, and Snap Screen Translator every 2 weeks. Most recently, TransMate was updated on October 7, 2026 and Snap Screen Translator on October 5, 2026.

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