Comparison

TransMate vs OverLens

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

OverLens

Features
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OverLens is a floating translation lens. Point it at any app — games, manga, chats, menus — and read the translation right where the original text was. HOW IT WORKS 1. Tap "Start Translating" and confirm the system screen-broadcast prompt. 2. A small lens floats over whatever app you're using. 3. Text next to the lens is recognized, translated and redrawn inside the lens — live, as you scroll. WHY OVERLENS • Works on top of ANY app — no copy-paste, no switching apps, no screenshots • Fully on-device: screen content never leaves your iPhone • Works offline once language packs are downloaded • 20 languages: English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic and more • No account, no tracking of your screen, no cloud PRICING • Free full-featured trial — feel the real thing before you pay • After the trial, 5 free minutes every day • OverLens Pro: one-time purchase, unlimited time, all language pairs. No subscription — pay once, never pay again OverLens uses Apple's on-device translation. Language packs are downloaded through iOS and managed in Settings. Privacy Policy: https://twelvefold.co/overlens/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TransMate4 screens
OverLens4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: OverLens at every 3 days against TransMate's every 3 weeks. TransMate's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). 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. TransMate sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and OverLens sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TransMate ships an update every 3 weeks, OverLens every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TransMate versus OverLens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTransMateOverLens
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size180 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSTRUB SYSTEMSTwelvelefold Limited

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
1 purchases

OverLens

One-time1
  • OverLens Pro$12.99

Questions

Is TransMate free?
TransMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OverLens free?
OverLens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TransMate or OverLens have ads?
Neither TransMate nor OverLens shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TransMate or OverLens?
TransMate ships an update every 3 weeks, and OverLens every 3 days. Most recently, TransMate was updated on October 24, 2026 and OverLens on October 24, 2026.

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