Comparison

Typelator vs tolkapp

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

Head to head
About

Typelator

Features
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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.

About

tolkapp

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Typelator4 screens
tolkapp4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Typelator ships an update every 3 days, tolkapp daily. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Typelator versus tolkapp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTypelatortolkapp
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAli Uskan YamanLucas Hamaguchi

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Typelator

One-time3
  • 250 Credits$0.99
  • 1000 Credits$2.99
  • 3000 Credits$6.99
1 purchases

tolkapp

Subscriptions1
  • Tolk Pro Mensuel3 Days trial$3.991 Month

Questions

Is Typelator free?
Typelator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is tolkapp free?
tolkapp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Typelator or tolkapp have ads?
Neither Typelator nor tolkapp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Typelator or tolkapp?
Typelator ships an update every 3 days, and tolkapp daily. Most recently, Typelator was updated on October 6, 2026 and tolkapp on October 13, 2026.

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