Side Screen vs Console Translator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Side Screen
This app translates game audio and text in real-time for consoles and PCs, using on-device AI for privacy. Play games on your TV or computer while your mobile device displays translations and provides AI voice dubbing without needing extra hardware.
- Real-time game translation
- On-device AI voice dubbing
- Direct digital capture over Wi-Fi
- Camera-free operation
- Context-aware translation engine
- Optional unlimited Pro access
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Side Screen: Game Translator - Real-Time Gaming Companion IMPORTANT NOTICE: Exclusively designed as a companion for external hardware (Console PX5 / PX4, Mac, and PC). Does NOT translate native iOS mobile games. Play on your TV or PC while your iOS device translates in real time. Play console and PC games in your language in real-time. Side Screen captures game visuals and audio over Wi-Fi, delivering instant subtitle translation, live AI voice dubbing, and direct Smart TV subtitle streaming without cameras, microphones, or capture cards. Powered by Apple Neural Engine and local AI models, text, speech, and voiceovers are processed entirely on-device with zero cloud latency and complete privacy. FREE TO USE WITH REWARDED ADS OR OPTIONAL UNLIMITED PRO ACCESS CORE MODES: - Console Mode (Headless Remote Play) Connect via local network. Side Screen streams game data in the background. Frame subtitles for instant OCR translation, listen to digital audio for speech translation (STT), or hear live voice dubbing (TTS). Camera-free and wireless! - External PC & Mac Mode Connect your computer over Wi-Fi. Side Screen captures screen text (OCR) and audio (STT) for instant translation and voice dubbing straight to your device. - Smart TV Companion Mode (NEW) Cast live translated subtitles directly onto your Smart TV screen over your local network. Enjoy uninterrupted big-screen gaming while Side Screen handles real-time translation in the background. WHY SIDE SCREEN? - Smart TV Subtitle Streaming: Broadcast translated subtitles directly to your TV over Wi-Fi. Keep your eyes on the big screen! - Direct Digital Capture: Video and audio captured over Wi-Fi. No cameras, lighting issues, or background noise. - Triple-Engine Translation: Fast OCR for subtitles, STT for live dialogue, and real-time AI Voice Dubbing (TTS). - On-Device Neural AI Dubbing: In-game dialogue spoken aloud in your language with natural on-device neural voices. - Context-Aware Engine: Considers previous dialogue lines for accurate translations and character consistency. - Private & On-Device: Video and audio never leave your device. All AI models run locally without external cloud servers. - Flexible Access: Translate free by extending time with short rewarded ads, or unlock Side Screen Pro for unlimited access. SIDE SCREEN PRO (OPTIONAL SUBSCRIPTION): - Unlimited translation time with no limits or countdowns - 100% ad-free experience with zero waiting periods - Auto-renews weekly, cancel anytime in Apple ID Settings FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ): Q: Can I display subtitles directly on my Smart TV? A: Yes! Side Screen streams live translated subtitles directly to your Smart TV over Wi-Fi, letting you read dialogue on the big screen without looking down at your phone. Q: How does real-time voice dubbing work? A: Side Screen converts translated dialogue into natural speech using on-device neural TTS models. Q: Do I need a camera, capture card, or HDMI splitter? A: No. Side Screen acts as a wireless Remote Play receiver over Wi-Fi. While you play on your TV, your device displays translations and speaks dialogue aloud. Q: Does translation run on-device? A: Yes. All OCR, speech, translation, and dubbing run on-device via Apple Neural Engine with zero cloud lag and full privacy. SUPPORTED LANGUAGES: - Text & Speech (18 Languages): English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Dutch, Indonesian, Polish, Thai, Ukrainian, Vietnamese. - Live Neural Dubbing (TTS): Turkish, English, Chinese, Arabic, Polish. Note: Requires downloaded Apple language packs for on-device translation. LEGAL & TERMS: - Privacy Policy: https://izlemvecikarim.blogspot.com/2026/08/privacy-policy-for-side-screen-game.html - Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Console Translator
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Translate game subtitles visible on your iPhone or iPad and display translated text on a compatible TV. Choose the source and target languages, download the required language packs, follow the setup guide for your TV, and start a screen broadcast. Text recognition and translation run on your Apple device. Translated subtitles are sent over the internet to your paired receiver. TV SETUP The in-app guide provides separate instructions for compatible Android TV / Google TV, Samsung Tizen and LG webOS televisions. Depending on your TV, setup uses a companion receiver app or the TV browser. Samsung installation currently requires a separate compatible phone. Availability and HDMI subtitle display vary by TV model. External TV boxes are not supported. Test your TV before subscribing. 12-HOUR FREE ACCESS A one-time 12-hour free TV translation access period starts when you first launch a version that supports this offer. The timer continues while the app is closed. No subscription purchase is required to start this access, and it does not automatically become a paid subscription. After it expires, an active subscription is required for TV translation broadcasts. TRY WITHOUT A TV Open Profile > Demo to try real text recognition, translation, pairing and caption delivery using a browser on a second device. No account or subscription is required for the 10-minute demo session. Built-in sample text is included. This demo does not test HDMI overlay or TV compatibility. CUSTOMIZE YOUR SUBTITLES Adjust subtitle appearance and position to suit your screen and preferences. REQUIREMENTS Requires iOS/iPadOS 26 or later and an internet connection. To translate console game subtitles, a compatible console streaming app and setup are also required. Console Translator does not provide games, game content or a console streaming service. Third-party apps may require separate accounts. Translation accuracy and language availability depend on on-device language support. SUBSCRIPTIONS Weekly, monthly and yearly plans provide the same translation features. Payment is charged to your Apple Account upon purchase confirmation. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Renewal is charged within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel subscriptions in Apple Account settings. Restore purchases from Profile > Help. Eligible offer codes can be redeemed from Profile. Support: help@consoletranslator.online Privacy Policy: https://tv.consoletranslator.online/privacy.html Service Terms: https://tv.consoletranslator.online/terms.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Side Screen at none against Console Translator's 3. Console Translator's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 days). On price, device support 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. Console Translator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Side Screen asks for nothing beyond the download.
Side Screen ships an update every 10 days, Console Translator every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.
| Parameter | Side Screen | Console Translator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 26.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 615 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | ERTUGRUL GULERYUZ | Omer Faruk Alagoz |
In-app purchases
Side Screen
No in-app purchases
Console Translator
- Weekly$0.997 Days
- Monthly$1.991 Month
- Yearly$19.991 Year
Questions
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