# HoverLingo vs Translay

HoverLingo and Translay both sit at 3.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of HoverLingo's written reviews are positive against 67% of Translay's. Translay's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HoverLingo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Translay sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for HoverLingo against 3.0 for Translay. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of HoverLingo's written reviews are positive against 67% of Translay's.

## The numbers

| Metric | HoverLingo | Translay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoverlingo-screen-translator/id6754700490/reviews) | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translay-screen-translator/id6756943975/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 2 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [威 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843376250) | [Translay Team](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863840470) |

## What reviewers say

### HoverLingo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoverlingo-screen-translator/id6754700490)

Instantly translate text from any app with a floating window. Read foreign articles, browse international websites, and chat globally without switching applications. Supports over 20 languages with customizable AI models and window settings.

**Highlights:** Floating translation window, AI-powered instant translation, Supports 20+ languages, Works across all apps, Customizable window, Privacy-first design

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


### Translay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translay-screen-translator/id6756943975)

Instantly translate on-screen text with a single tap, without copying or switching apps. This app performs all text recognition and translation locally on your device, ensuring your data remains private. It supports 20 major languages and works across various applications and system screens.

**Highlights:** One-tap screen translation shortcut, Fully on-device text recognition, Works across apps and system screens, Supports 20 major languages, Private, no cloud processing, Native iOS design

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Translay Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Translay Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Translay Pro Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Translay Premium Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Translay Pro Lifetime | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HoverLingo free?

HoverLingo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Translay free?

Translay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HoverLingo or Translay?

HoverLingo and Translay are both rated 3.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do HoverLingo or Translay have ads?

Neither HoverLingo nor Translay shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*