Apple Translate

apple.com · checked 14 Nov 2026

#9 · Live Speech Translation Apps

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How it plugs in

—Public API

NoOpen source

YesFree tier

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Apple Translate translates voice and text between languages, including phrases, conversations, and text around you.

Pricing

TranslateFree · Supported languages and features depend on operating system, device, language, and regionFree

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Facts

Website: apple.com
Price: Free tier
Free trial: No
AirPods requirement: Live Translation with AirPods requires an iPhone running iOS 26 paired with AirPods 4 (ANC) or AirPods Pro 2 and later; supported languages are limited.
Automatic conversation mode: Auto Translate detects when a speaker starts and stops, so users do not need to tap the microphone for each turn.
Camera translation: Users can translate text in the camera view or in photos from their Photos library.
Favorites: Frequently used phrases can be saved for later access.
Languages: The App Store page lists 21 translation languages for the most recent operating system.
Offline and privacy: Downloaded languages allow an on-device, offline experience; Apple says this avoids needing to turn off the internet connection to keep translations private.
Offline conversations: Conversations work offline when the languages have been downloaded, or when on-device translation is used.
Regional limits: Apple states that Live Translation with AirPods is not available in all languages or regions and is unavailable in the EU.
Text translation: The app translates typed text and includes language keyboards and a built-in dictionary for completed translations.
Voice and conversation: Voice translation returns translated text and audio, while Conversation mode detects speakers' languages and displays translations in chat bubbles.

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