# Sylaps vs Translator Keyboard

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sylaps at 90% against Translator Keyboard's 39%. Sylaps also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 19) and ads (none vs shown). Translator Keyboard's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (8.2K vs 7). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Translator Keyboard sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Sylaps asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sylaps holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Translator Keyboard has 8.2K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Sylaps's written reviews are positive against 39% of Translator Keyboard's.

Sylaps ships an update every 3 months, Translator Keyboard every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sylaps | Translator Keyboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sylaps/id954016392/reviews)** | [4.5 (8.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translator-keyboard-lingo/id6670622037/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **8.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **90.0% of reviews** | 38.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#80** |
| Size | 2 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sylaps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154227192) | [MWM](https://appshunter.io/developer/452269707) |

## What reviewers say

### Sylaps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sylaps/id954016392)

Connect instantly with anyone through a simple link, no installations or complex codes needed. Seamlessly communicate via video, audio, chat, and file sharing with enterprise-grade security and high-quality streams. Available across all platforms for effortless collaboration.

**Highlights:** Link-based meeting invites, Cross-network contact access, Video and audio calls, Chat and file sharing, Enterprise-grade security, Cross-platform support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Translator Keyboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translator-keyboard-lingo/id6670622037)

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Translate text in real-time as you type directly within any application. Supports over 100 languages for seamless global communication without switching apps.

**Highlights:** Instant real-time translations, Supports 100+ languages, Translate directly in any app, Customizable keyboard, Universal app compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lingo Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Lingo Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Lingo Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Lingo Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Pass | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Lingo Weekly Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Lingo Pro | $8.99 | per month |
| Lingo Pro | $17.99 | per year |
| Lingo Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Lingo Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| Lingo Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| Lingo Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| Lingo Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Lingo Pro | $44.99 | per year |
| Lingo Pro | $44.99 | per year |
| Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful translation feature
- 🚀 Efficient copy-paste functionality
- 💡 Useful for language learning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate translations
- 🐛 Keyboard issues (stuck on certain languages)
- 🐛 Doubles the typed message

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard not changing languages properly
- App not working at all for some users

**Requested features**

- Swype/swipe typing support
- Improved language transcription
- Universal subscription across devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sylaps free?

Sylaps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Translator Keyboard free?

Translator Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sylaps or Translator Keyboard?

Sylaps is rated higher. Sylaps averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Translator Keyboard averages 4.5 from 8.2K ratings.

### Do Sylaps or Translator Keyboard have ads?

Translator Keyboard shows ads; Sylaps does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sylaps or Translator Keyboard?

Sylaps ships an update every 3 months, and Translator Keyboard every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sylaps was updated on October 24, 2026 and Translator Keyboard on November 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*