iTranslate 10

Going away? Get iTranslate first

Free Developer Sonic, itranslate.com Platform Universal, watchOS Requirements iOS 8 or later Many of you may have traveled through foreign countries during the dark days before smartphones, missing out on the convenience of having a translation app to communicate with locals. But no more: one of the best around is iTranslate, which recently released a big update that makes it easier to travel abroad, especially in regions where cellular data is spotty or unavailable.

We’re talking about offline mode, which allows translations between the most popular languages, no internet connection necessary. There’s also a voice conversation mode available for over 40 languages, and the ability to translate websites using Safari or the in-app browser on iPhone.

But the coolest part is that you can initiate translations directly on Apple Watch, using voice dictation for text entry. Many translations can be played back in their native tongue, and there’s even Time Travel support to scroll through previous entries from the watch face complication, as well as saving recently used languages for faster access next time around.

While most of the features (including support for more than 90 languages) are free, it’s worth noting iTranslate 10’s coolest new stuff is only available with a paid, recurring Pro subscription ($2.99 per month or $19.99 annually). That’s technically a step back for existing customers who invested in the previous version’s Pro upgrade, although Sonico provides a seven-day trial for all users, and you can always subscribe before heading

overseas, then cancel once you arrive back home.

the bottom line. Offline, voice conversation, and website translation make iTranslate 10 a must-have, especially if going for the subscription option.