Top 3+ screen translator apps for iPhones and Android phones

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There are now many apps that can translate text right on your phone screen. A simple tap is all it takes; no typing is required.

Join Thao & Co. as we discover the best screen translator apps available today.

Top 3 screen translator apps

Here are some apps you can use for accurate screen translations.

EZ Screen Translator

This app lets you translate text directly on your screen with just one tap. EZ Screen Translator can quickly translate:

  1. ● Games,
  2. ● comics,
  3. ● conversations,
  4. ● e-commerce apps,
  5. ● and more

You can use this app to translate 100 languages without the need to switch between different apps.

U – Dictionary

U – Dictionary is a reliable option for quick and accurate translations. This app also offers a grammar checking feature, making it a useful tool for language learners.

Beyond image translation, U-Dictionary can translate text directly on your screen using its magic translate function.

Instant Translate on Screen

This is a completely free app, supporting over 100 different languages. . Instant Translate on Screen is an ideal option for translating:

  1. ● Conversations
  2. ● Blog posts
  3. Websites
  4. ● Games
  5. ● Comics
  6. ● and more

You’ll get instant results, even without an internet connection.

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How to translate on-screen text on an iPhone

Here’s how you can use EZ Screen Translator to translate text on your iPhone’s screen.

  1. Step 1: Search for and download EZ Screen Translator from the Apple Store. You can adjust the translation positioning or font size in the app’s settings.
  1. Step 2: Launch the app and select “EZ Screen Translator”, then choose “Add shortcut”.
  1. Step 3: Go to your phone’s settings, select “Accessibility”, then “Touch” and choose “Assistive Touch”. Finally, select “Ez Screen Translator” to create a virtual button for the app.
  1. Step 4: Open the content you want to translate and double-tap the virtual EZ Screen Translator icon. The app will scan and translate the on-screen text quickly.

How to translate on-screen text on an Android phone

If you’re an Android user, here’s how you can translate your screen using U-Dictionary:

  1. Step 1: Install the U-Dictionary app on your phone.
  1. Step 2: Tap on the person icon in the bottom right corner of the screen and select “Settings”.
  1. Step 3: Choose “Magic Translate”, then select “Your native language” and “Language to be translated”. Finally, turn on “Enable Magic Translate”.
  1. Step 4: A settings window now pops up. Select “Display over other apps”, then turn on the permission and choose “Accessibility”.
  1. Step 5: Open the content you want to translate and tap on the U-Dictionary floating ball to see the magnifying glass. Drag the magnifying glass to the text you want to translate and get your result.
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Considerations for using screen translator apps

Screen translator apps offer time and cost efficiency and convenience. However, they also come with several drawbacks that users should be aware of.

  1. ● Translations are not so accurate, especially when it comes to specialized terms, slang, and dialects.
  2. ● They lack consideration for the context and characters’ names.
  3. ● Translations require a human touch to improve readability and comprehension.

For these reasons, it’s important not to rely solely on these translation tools. They should be used for reference purposes and basic understanding only.

It’s best to use professional translation services for administrative documents or those dealing with healthcare, engineering, or marketing.

What choose Thao & Co.?

Thao & Co. is proud to have a team of highly skilled linguists possessing degrees from top universities and international language qualifications. Our translation and proofreading services are designed to exceed your expectations, leveraging our distinctive strengths:

High accuracy: We fully capture the content while paying close attention to the cultural context and the unique characteristics of the document.

Diverse translation services: We translate texts, images, videos, games, books, comics, recordings, and more between 50+ languages, including difficult and less common ones like Spanish, Lao, and Polish.

Fast turnaround time: Get your final work within 48 hours for standard documents.

Legal assistance: We offer professional assistance with document authentication, notarization, and legalization, meeting the requirements of the authority you’re dealing with.

Centralized management: All projects are managed with our proprietary platform, ensuring information security and allowing for effortless progress tracking.

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