Mate Translate
An app that translates across your iPhone, Mac and web browser.
What Mate Translate does
Mate Translate is a small-studio translator for people who switch between phone and computer. It works on iPhone, iPad, Mac and in major browsers, with history and phrasebook synced across them. It claims 250+ languages, offline packs for 55+, camera translation drawn right onto the image, and spoken results.
Mate is built for people who translate all day across devices. Select text on a web page and translate it without leaving Safari, save a phrase on your Mac, and find it on your phone later. Browser extensions cover Chrome, Firefox, Opera and Edge.
On the phone, point the camera at a sign, menu or document and the translation appears on top of the picture, even offline for downloaded languages. You can speak to translate and hear the result read out loud.
There is no free plan. After a 7-day trial you pay monthly, yearly or weekly. And there is no Android app, so it suits people who live in Apple devices and a desktop browser.
Alternatives to Mate Translate
Who it's for
Skip it if: Android phones. Anyone who wants a free translator.
Pricing
7-day free trialMate needs a subscription after a 7-day free trial. On the App Store it is $5.99 a month, $49.99 a year or $7.99 a week.
Prices can vary by country. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
What people like
- Syncs across iPhone, Mac and browsers
- Large offline language list
- Camera translation works offline too
Watch out for
- Subscription required after the trial
- No Android app
- No conversation mode mentioned
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Questions people ask
Is Mate Translate free?
No. You get a 7-day free trial, then a subscription from $5.99 a month.
Does Mate work offline?
Yes, for 55+ languages once you download their packs, including camera translation.
Is Mate on Android?
No. It works on iPhone, iPad, Mac and in browser extensions.