SlateSlate vs iTranslate: Which is better? (2026)
iTranslate translates speech in 100+ languages and can read the translation aloud, but its Voice Mode needs a Pro subscription and its pages don't describe keeping a transcript or summary of the conversation.
TLDR: Slate wins if you need a record of what was said: it shows the original beside the translation with speaker labels, then keeps a transcript, an AI summary and Ask AI. iTranslate is better if you want each translation spoken aloud, or offline voice packs on Pro.
Slate puts both sides of a conversation on screen as it happens: what each person said, the translation underneath, and a label for who is speaking, in 60+ languages. It runs on any iPhone with iOS 18 or later without Apple Intelligence, and live translation works on a Mac too. See how live translation works.
Nothing disappears when you stop. Slate keeps the transcript, writes an AI summary you can question with Ask AI, and exports as text or PDF. On a Mac it also records Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams and Webex calls with no bot in the call. A free plan covers 100 minutes a month; see pricing.
| Feature | Slate | iTranslate |
|---|---|---|
| Languages | ||
| Languages | 60+ languages live; 99 for recordings | 100+ languages for voice translation, as its voice page states |
| Live translation | ||
| Shows the translation as text | ✓ | ✓ Voice Mode is Pro |
| Shows the original and the translation together | ✓ | ✕ |
| Labels who is speaking | ✓ | ✕ |
| Speaks the translation aloud | ✕ | ✓ |
| Split-screen face-to-face mode | ✕ | ✕ |
| After the conversation | ||
| Saves a transcript | ✓ | ✕ |
| AI summary of the conversation | ✓ | ✕ |
| Ask questions about the conversation | ✓ | ✕ |
| Share as PDF | ✓ | ✕ |
| Devices | ||
| iPhone app | ✓ | ✓ |
| Records meetings on a Mac | ✓ | ✕ |
✓ offered · ✕ not offered, or not stated on iTranslate's own pages. iTranslate facts from iTranslate's own pages, checked November 4, 2026.
Questions about Slate and iTranslate.
Is iTranslate's voice conversation mode free?
No. iTranslate lists Voice Mode among its Pro features, with a 7-day free trial; its site doesn't show the Pro price. Slate has a free plan with 100 minutes a month, and Pro is on pricing.
Can iTranslate speak the translation out loud?
Yes. You can pick a male or female voice and change how fast it speaks. Slate doesn't speak: it shows the original and the translation as text.
Does iTranslate save the conversation?
iTranslate's help pages describe saving single translations to favorites or sharing them, not a transcript or summary of the whole conversation. Slate saves every conversation with a transcript, an AI summary and Ask AI, and shares it as text or PDF.
Does iTranslate work without internet?
Yes, with downloaded language packs, but offline mode is a Pro feature and offline voice translation covers 5 languages. Slate records without a connection, but transcription and translation need internet.
How many languages does iTranslate's voice translation support?
Its voice translation page says 100+ languages. Slate translates live in 60+ languages and transcribes recordings in 99. See every language.
Which translator app is right for you?
Slate transcribes, translates and summarizes on iPhone, Apple Watch and Mac. Try it free; see what the free plan includes.
Features and prices change. iTranslate is a trademark of its owner. Slate is not affiliated with iTranslate.
Updated