Comparison

Translay vs Screenshot

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

Head to head
About

Translay

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
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Translay – Screen Translation Translate your screen with a single tap. No copying. No pasting. No app switching. Fully On-Device All text recognition and translation are performed locally on your device using Apple system technologies. No cloud processing. No third-party services. No data is uploaded or stored externally. Key Features • One-tap shortcut-based screen translation • Fully on-device text recognition and translation • Works across apps and system screens • Support for 20 major languages • Designed natively for iOS Use Cases • Comics and manga • Reading foreign websites or apps • Understanding messages, emails, or social content • Translating screenshots and static on-screen text How It Works • Trigger Translay via shortcut • Capture the current screen • View the translated text instantly on screen Supported Languages English, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Japanese, Korean, Indonesian, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Arabic, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese Website: https://www.translay.com Privacy Policy: https://www.translay.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: support@translay.com

About

Screenshot

Features
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Every screenshot hides something you need to understand. ExplainShot uses AI to explain it in seconds. Paste or pick any screenshot and ExplainShot gets to work immediately. On-device OCR extracts every word from the image, then AI identifies what you are looking at — code, math, legal text, a chart, medical information, an error message, or general content — and explains it in plain language. You choose how deep to go. Pick ELI5 for a simple, jargon-free breakdown. Choose Normal for a balanced explanation that covers the essentials. Select Technical when you need the full picture. Switch levels anytime to match exactly what you need. The Share Extension makes ExplainShot part of every app you use. Send a screenshot straight from Safari, Messages, Photos, or any other app without copying, switching, or extra steps. Your explanation is ready in moments. Every explanation is saved on-device so you can revisit it whenever you need. No cloud uploads, no account required, no data leaving your phone. Whether you are a developer staring at a cryptic error, a student puzzling over a complex chart, a patient trying to make sense of medical results, or anyone who encounters confusing content on their screen — ExplainShot was built for you. Designed natively for iOS with clean light and dark themes that feel right at home. Premium unlocks unlimited daily explanations and priority processing, perfect for power users who rely on ExplainShot throughout their day. Download ExplainShot and stop wondering what you are looking at. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://explain-shot-support-site.vercel.app/privacy

Screenshots

Translay2 screens
Screenshot4 screens

Verdict

The call

Translay and Screenshot are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Translay sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Screenshot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Translay versus Screenshot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTranslayScreenshot
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, MaciPhone, iPad
Requires iOS1818.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTranslay TeamKenneth John Silvere Emmanuel

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Translay

Subscriptions4
  • Translay Pro$2.991 Month
  • Translay Premium$2.991 Month
  • Translay Pro Annual$9.991 Year
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  • Translay Premium Annual$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Translay Pro Lifetime$5.99
3 purchases

Screenshot

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Translay free?
Translay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Screenshot free?
Screenshot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Translay or Screenshot have ads?
Neither Translay nor Screenshot shows ads.

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