Comparison

Side Screen vs Console Translator

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

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About

Side Screen

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
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Side Screen: Game Translator - Real-Time Gaming Companion IMPORTANT NOTICE: Exclusively designed as a companion for external hardware (PX5 / PX4 & XB Consoles, 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 to your PX or XB console 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, Arabic. 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/

About

Console Translator

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Translate PS5 game subtitles into your language and display them on a compatible TV. DIRECT PS5 CONNECTION Connect your iPhone or iPad directly to your PS5 on the same local network. Use a separate PSN account for the connection while you play with your main profile and controller. No screen broadcast or separate streaming app is required. Text recognition and translation run on your Apple device; translated captions are relayed over the internet to your paired receiver. UP TO THREE READING AREAS Select up to three areas of the game screen. Set the subtitle position, size and colors separately for each area. TV SETUP Follow the in-app instructions for your TV. Depending on the model, a companion receiver or the TV browser is required. Receiver availability and HDMI subtitle display vary by model. Samsung installation requires a separate compatible phone; compatible Vestel models use the TV browser. External TV boxes are not supported. Check compatibility before subscribing. 10-DAY FREE ACCESS A one-time 10-day free access period starts on first launch of a supporting version. The timer continues while the app is closed. No purchase is required and access does not automatically become a paid subscription. After the period ends, TV translation requires an active subscription. Upgrading an earlier trial preserves its original start time. REQUIREMENTS Requires iOS/iPadOS 26 or later, a PS5 with Remote Play enabled, a separate PSN account, local-network access, internet and supported downloaded language packs. Background operation is subject to iOS resource limits and may be interrupted; uninterrupted or locked-screen operation is not guaranteed. Accuracy and language availability depend on on-device language support. Console Translator does not provide games or game content and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sony. 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/

Screenshots

Side Screen4 screens
Console Translator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Console Translator at none against Side Screen's shown. Console Translator also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Side Screen sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.79 per 7 days and Console Translator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Side Screen ships an update weekly, Console Translator every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Side Screen versus Console Translator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSide ScreenConsole Translator
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.226.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size284 MB12 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperERTUGRUL GULERYUZOmer Faruk Alagoz

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Side Screen

Subscriptions1
  • Side Screen Pro Access$0.797 Days
3 purchases

Console Translator

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Side Screen free?
Side Screen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Console Translator free?
Console Translator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Side Screen or Console Translator have ads?
Side Screen shows ads; Console Translator does not.
Which is updated more often, Side Screen or Console Translator?
Side Screen ships an update weekly, and Console Translator every 3 days. Most recently, Side Screen was updated on November 10, 2026 and Console Translator on November 13, 2026.

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