# TransPlay vs Side Screen

The clearest difference is ads: TransPlay at none against Side Screen's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TransPlay sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Side Screen sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TransPlay ships an update every 4 days, Side Screen weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TransPlay | Side Screen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/side-screen-game-translator/id6795317828/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 90 MB | 255 MB |
| Requires iOS | **26.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [LittleBig AdConsulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/1785879085) | [ERTUGRUL GULERYUZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875761824) |

## What reviewers say

### TransPlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transplay-emulator-translator/id6792656291)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PCE Solo | $1.99 | per month |
| GG Solo | $1.99 | per month |
| DC Solo | $1.99 | per month |
| PSP Solo | $1.99 | per month |
| MD Solo | $1.99 | per month |
| WS Solo | $1.99 | per month |
| SNES Solo | $1.99 | per month |
| NES Solo | $1.99 | per month |
| SS Solo | $1.99 | per month |
| PS1 Solo | $1.99 | per month |


### Side Screen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/side-screen-game-translator/id6795317828)

This app translates game audio and text in real-time for console and PC games, streaming subtitles to your Smart TV. It uses on-device AI for privacy and offers free use with ads or an unlimited pro subscription.

**Highlights:** Real-time subtitle translation, Live AI voice dubbing, Smart TV subtitle streaming, On-device AI processing, Console and PC game support, Camera-free and wireless operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Side Screen Pro Access | $0.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TransPlay free?

TransPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Side Screen free?

Side Screen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do TransPlay or Side Screen have ads?

Side Screen shows ads; TransPlay does not.

### Which is updated more often, TransPlay or Side Screen?

TransPlay ships an update every 4 days, and Side Screen weekly. Most recently, TransPlay was updated on October 31, 2026 and Side Screen on November 1, 2026.

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