Comparison

TranslaCat vs Console Translator

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

Head to head
About

TranslaCat

Features
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Follow the story in your language. TranslaCat reads game subtitles through your iPhone camera and translates them as you play. Read the translation free on your phone, or display it on a compatible smart TV running the TranslaCat TV app with TV Plus. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose Phone or TV mode. 2. Select the source and target languages. 3. Frame only the subtitle area in the camera. 4. Start translating and get back to the story. FREE PHONE MODE No account, subscription, TV app or pairing is required. The translated subtitle appears directly on your iPhone. TV PLUS Open TranslaCat TV on a compatible television, scan the QR code and complete the free HDMI visibility test. Follow translated subtitles on the game screen and adjust their size, colour, background and position from your iPhone. TV Plus requires a weekly, monthly or annual subscription. Eligible Apple accounts may receive a 7-day free trial. Exact prices and terms appear before purchase. PRIVACY TranslaCat does not record camera images, upload them to the cloud or send them to the TV. After supported language models are downloaded, translation runs on your iPhone. In TV mode, only translated text is shared over your trusted local network. COMPATIBILITY TV mode requires an smart TV whose system can run the TranslaCat TV app and display an app overlay over HDMI. Not every model is supported; complete the free HDMI test before subscribing. External streaming boxes cannot overlay another HDMI input. Readable in-game subtitles are required. Small or fast-changing text, reflections and camera movement can affect accuracy. TranslaCat does not generate subtitles from speech. TranslaCat is independent and is not affiliated with console manufacturers or game publishers. OPTIONAL AI TRANSLATION Sign in with Apple and use AI tokens for AI translation. AI runs only after you allow it: the selected subtitle text, languages and game context are sent to TranslaCat and its translation provider DeepL. Results may be cached to speed up repeated translations. You can turn sharing off at any time. Token packs are one-time purchases and do not expire. Privacy: https://translacat.info/privacy.html#en Support: https://translacat.info/#contact

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

TranslaCat4 screens
Console Translator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TranslaCat at 18.0 against Console Translator's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. TranslaCat sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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

TranslaCat ships an update every 2 days, Console Translator every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
TranslaCat versus Console Translator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTranslaCatConsole Translator
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days โ€” betterEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.0 โ€” better26.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size29 MB7 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperOZAN KIVANCOmer Faruk Alagoz

In-app purchases

6 purchases

TranslaCat

Subscriptions3
  • TV Plus Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • TV Plus Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • TV Plus Annual7 Days trial$89.991 Year
One-time3
  • 10,000 AI Tokens$2.49
  • 50,000 AI Tokens$7.99
  • 100,000 AI Tokens$13.99
3 purchases

Console Translator

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

Questions

Is TranslaCat free?
TranslaCat 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 TranslaCat or Console Translator have ads?
Neither TranslaCat nor Console Translator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TranslaCat or Console Translator?
TranslaCat ships an update every 2 days, and Console Translator every 3 days. Most recently, TranslaCat was updated on October 24, 2026 and Console Translator on October 26, 2026.

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