Comparison

Translate Live vs Apper

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

Head to head
About

Translate Live

This app provides real-time speech translation directly on your device. It offers private, offline interpretation with on-screen subtitles and an optional read-aloud feature. Perfect for travel, communication, and language learning.

Highlights
  • Real-time speech transcription and translation
  • 100% on-device and offline operation
  • Private, no cloud upload
  • Read aloud translation
  • Picture-in-Picture mode
  • Session history and export
  • AI-powered summaries
Features
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Translate Live turns your iPhone into a real-time interpreter. Tap once and instantly see speech recognized and translated on screen—source and translation, side by side, as you speak. Powered entirely by Apple's on-device Speech and Translation engines, your voice never leaves your device. No accounts, no cloud upload, no eavesdropping—just fast, private, offline translation you can trust anywhere. WHY TRANSLATE LIVE • Real-Time Interpretation – Speech is transcribed and translated live, with new lines pushing up like professional subtitles. • 100% On-Device & Offline – Recognition and translation run locally. Perfect for flights, travel abroad, and low-signal places. • Private by Design – Microphone audio is processed on device and never sent to our servers. • Read Aloud – Let the app speak the translation out loud in a natural voice, so the other person hears it instantly. • Picture-in-Picture – Keep a floating translation window on top while you use other apps or take notes. • Session History – Every conversation is saved locally. Revisit, copy, and export transcripts anytime. • AI Summary (optional) – Turn long conversations into clean summaries and key points. • Many Languages – Translate between dozens of languages for travel, study, business, and everyday chats. PERFECT FOR • Traveling abroad and talking with locals • Conversations with foreign friends, family, and colleagues • Meetings, lectures, and interviews • Language learning and practice • Anyone who needs a pocket interpreter that just works HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose your source and target language. 2. Tap the microphone to start. 3. Read the live translation on screen—or let the app read it aloud. Download language packs once and use them fully offline. Start a conversation in seconds. Note: Live interpretation requires a compatible device and downloaded on-device language packs. Some advanced features may require a subscription. The optional AI Summary feature sends only transcript text (never microphone audio) to your chosen AI provider. Privacy Policy: https://gist.github.com/ningxiaoming899/cffbbe2170941cb96a0e31c2ca89b826 Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Apper

Features
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Apper turns the App Store into your personal idea library. Save any app that inspires you, and Apper keeps its story fresh — version history, update cadence, ratings, and what changed since you saved it. Built for indie developers, designers, and small teams who study great apps to build better ones. LIBRARY — Your saved apps, always current - Save any App Store app in seconds, right from the share sheet - Automatic version history and an update timeline for every saved app - Update badges and a "Since you saved" view that highlights what changed - Charts that show how often an app really ships - Works across store regions EXPLORE — See what builders are saving - Cross-user rankings of the most-saved apps - Discover what other developers are paying attention to DROPS — AI usage-limit announcements in one feed - A curated log of official usage-limit reset announcements from AI providers - Cadence analysis that estimates the next likely reset window - Push alerts and a Home Screen widget so you never miss one ACCOUNTS — Your AI accounts, on the record - Keep a simple ledger of your AI subscription accounts and their status - Track spending with manual entries and automatic totals - Notes and timelines that preserve each account's history - Passwords stay in the iOS Keychain on your device — never in a database SUBSCRIPTION AND PURCHASE TERMS Apper Pro unlocks the full app and is available as an auto-renewable subscription or a one-time purchase: - Apper Pro Yearly — US$19.99 per year, auto-renewable. Introductory offer for new subscribers: US$9.99 for the first year, then US$19.99 per year. - Apper Pro Lifetime — US$49.99, one-time purchase, does not renew. Prices are shown in your local currency inside the app and may vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.weisenjoy.com/privacy

Screenshots

Translate Live3 screens
Apper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Translate Live at 4 against Apper's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Translate Live sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Apper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Translate Live ships an update every 3 days, Apper every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Translate Live versus Apper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTranslate LiveApper
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews96.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer小明 宁林 廖

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Translate Live

Subscriptions2
  • Live Translation Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Live Translation Pro$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro One-time Purchase$99.99
2 purchases

Apper

Subscriptions1
  • Apper Pro Yearly1 Year trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Apper Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Translate Live free?
Translate Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Apper free?
Apper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Translate Live or Apper have ads?
Neither Translate Live nor Apper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Translate Live or Apper?
Translate Live ships an update every 3 days, and Apper every 2 days. Most recently, Translate Live was updated on October 29, 2026 and Apper on October 25, 2026.

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