Comparison

SaySay vs TransRead

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Back Tap screen translation
  • Safari web page translation
  • Home Screen Widget
  • AI-powered accuracy
  • Bilingual browsing
  • 50+ languages supported
Features
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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

About

TransRead

Features
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TransRead is a browser extension built for full-text comprehension. Unlike standard translators that process text paragraph by paragraph—often leading to lost context and semantic errors—Transread analyzes the entire page as a whole. This ensures that every sentence is translated with professional accuracy and logical consistency. Key Features: - Context-Aware Translation: Understands the connection between paragraphs to prevent translation errors caused by fragmented text. - Smart Layout: Delivers a clean, bilingual reading experience optimized for long articles, research papers, and eBooks. - Native Integration: Designed exclusively for Safari for a fast, seamless, and lightweight browsing experience. Privacy Policy: https://www.taosoftinc.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.taosoftinc.com/terms support:https://www.taosoftinc.com/support

Screenshots

SaySay4 screens
TransRead4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TransRead at none against SaySay's 2. TransRead also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.4). On price, update cadence, ads 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. SaySay sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. TransRead asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SaySay ships an update every 2 weeks, TransRead every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
SaySay versus TransRead: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSaySayTransRead
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB32 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperZcodeTao Soft Inc.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SaySay

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
None

TransRead

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SaySay free?
SaySay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TransRead free?
TransRead is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SaySay or TransRead have ads?
Neither SaySay nor TransRead shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SaySay or TransRead?
SaySay ships an update every 2 weeks, and TransRead every 3 weeks. Most recently, SaySay was updated on October 18, 2026 and TransRead on October 7, 2026.

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