Translation has been on a steady rise ever since the first migrations started. Bi or multilingual people have helped cross countless bridges and those that have facilitated much of the international efforts that we have today. In the past two decades, this trend seems to have been diminishing, at least to an extent. The rise of translator apps seems to have started what the early Chinese translator-gadgets started years back – the gradual shift from human to machine translation, at least for the least demanding translation. Here is a list of the most popular translation apps for 2022.

Best Translation Apps in 2022

1.   Google Translate

Google Translate is probably the most widely used translation tool there is. The app and the web-based service both allow for the translation of a text, and entire web pages, voice translation, and the app even supports direct translation from the camera itself.  However, if you’re into translating more demanding texts, such as dissertations, you may consider a translator service, the most professional form of translation. Human translators are the only way to translate all the intricacies and avoid sounding too robotic.

2.   iTranslate

The iOS equivalent of Google Translate, the iTranslate app packs a powerful punch for all those needing instant voice-to-voice translation. The app itself is lightweight and has many positive reviews – a testimony of Apple’s efforts into its development. The app also enables text-to-text translation, and while some say that this is the best translation app out there, others sweat by other translation solutions.

3.   VoiceTra

VoiceTra, a shortened form of Voice Translation, is exactly what its name promises it would be. This free app lets you translate individual words, phrases, and sentences into dozens of languages. It uses advanced algorithms to detect the intended meaning of every word in a sentence and presents you with a translation very close to what it would sound like in the language itself.

4.   Microsoft Translator

Microsoft Translator is another translation app on our list. The app itself aims to be a very professional solution – a signature mark of Microsoft Corporation. While the app may do very good work, it still lacks localization capabilities, so if this is what you need, you may want to hire professional localization services online. Human translation, after all, is the best when it comes to all the hues of language expression.

5.   Dict.cc

Dict. cc is the most popular translation option for students. As its name suggests, it enables the translation of individual words besides strings of words, such as sentences. The app itself is simple to use, and unlike other translation apps, it offers additional info on the term you’re searching for, such as the grammatical gender and the kind of the word.

6.   SayHi

SayHi is a voice-to-voice translation service. Unlike other services, it enables you to modify the voice narrating the translation. This makes it unique and perfect for those with special translation requirements, such as the speed of talk for those trying to communicate via lingua franca.

7.   Trip Lingo

Trip Lingo is an expanded translation app. While it offers a simple translation solution, the traveler aspect truly sets it apart. The app is available for Android and iOS, along with other translation apps for iPhone.  The app offers guides on cultural norms, among other useful facts about the countries you may be traveling to.

Final Considerations

Translation is necessary for everyday life, especially when you travel. Translation has accommodated many of the changes in the contemporary society that we see: from globalization to education. However, hiring a professional translator becomes a thing of the past, as translation apps take over the market of immediate, simple style translation.

Ashley Carter

Ashley Carries loves the arts and loves tech solutions to everyday problems. Dishwashers, washers, and the Roomba are the top inventions as this art lover does not have all the time in the world for these chores. ‘Tech making life easy’ is her mantra, and she tries to live by that daily.