For as long as language has existed, the language barrier has been something people have been trying to get around. Our modern world is full of technological advancements that bring us closer together than ever before, and thanks to interpreter apps, the sky-high language barrier is becoming less threatening by the day.
Most interpreting apps come with a seductive promise: no more phrasebooks and silly charades. All you need now is a smartphone in your pocket.
But the reality looks a little different than the claims. Let’s look at what’s currently available on the market and which interpreter apps offer promising results!
The Best Translator and Interpreter Apps
Automated interpreter apps use voice recognition and machine translation to provide interpretations of conversations. They’re marketed as having the ability to translate your speech into another language on the go. Sounds magical, right?
Only half of the time!
Voice recognition is excellent. And so is machine translation. But when combined, things can get a little messy. At best, translator and interpreter apps can help people understand each other if they speak different languages, most of the time, not all of the time. Still, it’s worth celebrating how far technology has come in the last couple of years. Here’s a look at some of the best options!
Google Translate
Google Translate offers speech-to-speech translation in 41 languages, and there’s offline support on offer for 35 of those languages. The offline support means you’ll have something to fall back on even if you’re traveling to a more remote area.
TripLingo
TripLingo caters to corporate travelers and offers speech-to-speech translation in 19 languages. It also provides a range of tools to help its users learn new languages and understand the local culture, which is at the heart of language. For an extra fee, you can also access a live human translator when you need it most.
Microsoft Translator
Microsoft’s Translator offers speech-to-speech translation support for 60 languages. But the catch is that you’ll have to be connected to the internet to use this service.
Never Papago
Papago is the product of a Korean company that specializes in Asian languages. Given the fact that it’s a specialized tool, it’s often more accurate than a tool like Google Translate that offers so many language options. Papago only supports translations for 13 languages.
Day Translations App
The Day Translations App is a Freemium translation and interpreting app available on iOS and Android. It offers text and speech-to-speech translations, placing the power of interpretation in the palm of your hand. Supporting more than 100 languages, the app also provides on-demand VRI and phone interpreting services. This app truly stands out from the crowd since it combines the elements of human and machine translation in one place!
Interpreting Solutions for Business and Medical Environments
Real, human interpreters are by far the most accurate and reliable option for interpreting, regardless of how tempting the ease of using interpreter apps might be.
The simple truth is that businesses and healthcare organizations often struggle with finding qualified and experienced interpreters on short notice. Fortunately, technology now makes it easier than ever to put your organization in touch with qualified language specialists on demand.
Day Interpreting offers various on-demand interpreting services, including telephone interpreting and Video Remote Interpreting. Both options allow organizations instant access to interpreters and offer a more comprehensive selection of language pairs in the most cost-effective manner.
If you’re looking for more accurate or specialized interpreting, Day Interpreting and the Day Translations App is the solution you’ve been looking for all along! Ready to learn more? Contact us right now to discuss your interpreting needs!
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