Comparison

Translationary vs Elephas

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

Head to head
About

Translationary

Translate and define words and phrases in over 40 languages with this convenient app. Access translations instantly via a notification widget, even offline. Perfect for communicating globally and learning new languages.

Highlights
  • Translate and define in over 40 languages
  • Access translations via Notification Centre Widget
  • Offline availability of searched words
  • Unlimited translations and definitions
  • Quickly convert foreign hashtags
Features
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Translationary is the fast, clean way to translate between 44 languages — now completely rebuilt for modern iPhone and Apple Watch. Type or paste anything and get an instant translation, with the source language detected automatically. Tap into any result for spoken pronunciation with word-by-word highlighting, a word-by-word breakdown of the translation, and one-tap sharing. TRANSLATE ANYWHERE • Home Screen widget shows your latest translation with quick actions — translate your clipboard, hear it spoken, or look a word up • Apple Watch app translates directly from your wrist with dictation — no phone required • Siri & Shortcuts: say "Translate with Translationary" or build the Translate Text action into your own shortcuts • Search your translation history right from Spotlight, or jump back in with Home Screen quick actions MADE FOR LEARNING THE DETAILS • Word-by-word translations show how each part of a phrase maps across languages • Natural spoken pronunciation at a comfortable pace, with each word highlighted as it's read • Flip any translation to study it in both directions 44 LANGUAGES Arabic, Bulgarian, Catalan, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Haitian Creole, Hebrew, Hindi, Hmong Daw, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Klingon, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Malay, Maltese, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, Welsh — with automatic language detection. Your history stays on your device and syncs between the app, widget, and watch. No account, no sign-up — just translate.

About

Elephas

Transform your documents, notes, and research into a conversational AI knowledge base. Ask questions and get instant answers with source citations, organize information into separate project brains, and sync across devices. Enhance your writing with an AI keyboard.

Highlights
  • Chat with files, docs, and notes
  • Instant answers with source citations
  • Multiple knowledge brains for projects
  • Seamless Mac and iPhone sync
  • AI writing keyboard for iOS
  • Supports 20+ file formats
  • Semantic search and knowledge graph
Features
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AI IS POWERFUL. UNTIL YOUR WORK BECOMES SENSITIVE. Most AI tools work well for general use. But when it comes to client documents, internal notes, research, or confidential data, things change. Elephas lets you use AI on your files without exposing sensitive information. With local-first processing, smart redaction, and flexible AI modes, you can work with your knowledge safely while still getting powerful results. BUILT FOR SENSITIVE WORK Elephas is designed for professionals who deal with important information every day. • Automatically redacts sensitive data before AI processing • Keeps your knowledge local whenever possible • Use offline AI or protected cloud models • Choose how your data is handled based on your needs Use AI confidently, even with documents you would normally avoid sharing. CHAT WITH YOUR FILES Turn your documents into something you can actually talk to. • Ask questions and get instant answers with sources • Works across PDFs, notes, documents, and more • Understands context, not just keywords • Find insights across your entire knowledge base Example questions: • What were the risks mentioned in this report • Summarize these documents for my meeting • Find everything related to pricing strategy Your knowledge becomes easy to search and use. WORK YOUR WAY Elephas adapts to how you work. • Choose between local AI or cloud AI with redaction • Organize information into separate knowledge spaces • Keep personal, work, and client data separate • Everything is indexed automatically You decide how AI works for you. MAC AND IPHONE, IN SYNC Start on Mac and continue on iPhone. • Access your knowledge anywhere • Sync documents, notes, and conversations • Capture ideas on the go and use them later Your AI workspace stays with you. OPTIONAL AI WRITING KEYBOARD Use Elephas across any app on iOS. • Draft emails, messages, and reports faster • Rewrite in different tones • Fix grammar and improve clarity Works in Mail, Messages, WhatsApp, Slack, and more. BUILT FOR REAL WORK Elephas is used by people who rely on their information. • Consultants and business professionals • Lawyers and analysts • Researchers and academics • Founders and operators If your work depends on knowledge, Elephas helps you move faster without taking risks. POWERFUL CAPABILITIES • Chat with PDFs, documents, notes, and research • Source citations for every answer • Summaries and insights from your own data • Save web content and build your knowledge base • Voice notes with transcription • Works with modern AI models like OpenAI, Claude, and Gemini YOUR DATA, HANDLED RESPONSIBLY • Sensitive data is redacted before AI processing • You control when cloud AI is used • Use zero-retention open source cloud models • Your data is not used to train models Built for trust and real work. TRY ELEPHAS FREE Start your 7-day free trial and experience a safer way to use AI with your knowledge. Work smarter. Stay organized. Use AI where it actually matters. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://elephas.app/privacy-ios This app can use APIs from OpenAI, Google and Anthropic. Elephas is not affiliated with or endorsed by these providers.

Screenshots

Translationary2 screens
Elephas4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Elephas at Free against Translationary's $1.99. Elephas also leads on rating (2.4 vs 1.0) and review sentiment (26% vs 0%). Translationary's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On ads, 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

Elephas is free to download; Translationary costs $1.99 up front. Elephas sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Translationary asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Elephas holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elephas has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Translationary's written reviews are positive against 26% of Elephas's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Translationary ships an update every 3 months, Elephas every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Translationary versus Elephas: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTranslationaryElephas
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)2.4 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews26.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings113 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB68 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperOne Fat GiraffeSelvam S

Customer experience

Translationary

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Elephas

All ratings12 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive26.5%
Neutral20.6%
Negative52.9%

In-app purchases

None

Translationary

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Elephas

Subscriptions6
  • Standard Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Pro Plus Monthly7 Days trial$29.991 Month
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  • Standard Yearly7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$199.991 Year
  • Pro Plus Yearly7 Days trial$299.991 Year

Questions

Is Translationary free?
Translationary costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Elephas free?
Elephas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Translationary or Elephas?
Elephas is rated higher. Translationary averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Elephas averages 2.4 from 13 ratings.
Do Translationary or Elephas have ads?
Neither Translationary nor Elephas shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Translationary or Elephas?
Translationary ships an update every 3 months, and Elephas every 5 weeks. Most recently, Translationary was updated on November 1, 2026 and Elephas on November 3, 2026.

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