Comparison

Side Screen vs OverLens

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

About

OverLens

Features
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OverLens is a floating translation lens. Point it at any app — games, manga, chats, menus — and read the translation right where the original text was. HOW IT WORKS 1. Tap "Start Translating" and confirm the system screen-broadcast prompt. 2. A small lens floats over whatever app you're using. 3. Text next to the lens is recognized, translated and redrawn inside the lens — live, as you scroll. WHY OVERLENS • Works on top of ANY app — no copy-paste, no switching apps, no screenshots • Fully on-device: screen content never leaves your iPhone • Works offline once language packs are downloaded • 20 languages: English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic and more • No account, no tracking of your screen, no cloud PRICING • Free full-featured trial — feel the real thing before you pay • After the trial, 5 free minutes every day • OverLens Pro: one-time purchase, unlimited time, all language pairs. No subscription — pay once, never pay again OverLens uses Apple's on-device translation. Language packs are downloaded through iOS and managed in Settings. Privacy Policy: https://twelvefold.co/overlens/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Side Screen4 screens
OverLens4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Side Screen at none against OverLens's 1. OverLens's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days). On price and device support 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. OverLens sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Side Screen asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Side Screen ships an update every 10 days, OverLens every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Side Screen versus OverLens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSide ScreenOverLens
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.218.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size615 MB7 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperERTUGRUL GULERYUZTwelvelefold Limited

In-app purchases

None

Side Screen

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

OverLens

One-time1
  • OverLens Pro$12.99

Questions

Is Side Screen free?
Side Screen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OverLens free?
OverLens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Side Screen or OverLens have ads?
Side Screen shows ads; OverLens does not.
Which is updated more often, Side Screen or OverLens?
Side Screen ships an update every 10 days, and OverLens every 3 days. Most recently, Side Screen was updated on October 15, 2026 and OverLens on October 11, 2026.

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