Typelator vs tolkapp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Typelator
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Typelator is the translation keyboard that lets you chat with anyone, in any language, without ever leaving your conversation. Type in your own language and Typelator instantly sends it in theirs. When they reply, translate their message back into your language with a single tap. No copy and paste, no switching apps. HOW IT WORKS - Add the Typelator keyboard and switch to it with the globe key - Type your message in your language - Tap translate and send it in the language you chose - Got a message in another language? Translate it into yours instantly WHY YOU WILL LOVE IT - Two-way translation: send in their language, read their replies in yours - 100+ languages supported - Fast, natural translations powered by advanced AI - Works in every app: WhatsApp, iMessage, Instagram, Messenger and more - Clean keyboard that feels native PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account needed. We do not store your messages. Your conversations stay yours. CREDITS Typelator uses a simple credit system. Every new device starts with free credits so you can try it right away, and you can top up anytime with a one-time purchase. Credits never expire. Start chatting across languages today with Typelator.
tolkapp
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tolk — The universal translator built into your keyboard Translate without leaving your conversations. tolk installs directly in your iOS keyboard and lets you translate in real time from WhatsApp, Telegram, iMessage, Instagram and any other app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: tolkapp at daily against Typelator's every 3 days. tolkapp also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Typelator sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and tolkapp sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Typelator ships an update every 3 days, tolkapp daily. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Typelator | tolkapp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ali Uskan Yaman | Lucas Hamaguchi |
In-app purchases
Typelator
- 250 Credits$0.99
- 1000 Credits$2.99
- 3000 Credits$6.99
tolkapp
- Tolk Pro Mensuel3 Days trial$3.991 Month









