Languages & Translation (56 programs)

Pros: Lots of dictionaries and languages. Live translation feature. Useful auto-suggest feature. Available offline.

Cons: Many dictionaries don't have audio. Photo translation only does a word at a time.

Pros: 15 million users to review your exercises. Lots of courses. Specialized course for travel.

Cons: Limited topics for the advanced level. Many lessons are paid.

Pros: Comprehensive, very functional Brazilian Portuguese - English dictionary. Intuitive and clearly laid out screen. Does not require Internet access to search for a word. Very responsive customer service.

Cons: Does not include complex phrases, which you may find useful. Only available on Android. This is a Brazilian Portuguese app, which is not clear from its description. You may prefer a multi-language app.

Pros: You can save your favorite phrases. You can listen to the correct pronunciation. Variety of phrases. Good categorization.

Cons: Few languages.

Pros: Game-like teaching approach. Various types of exercises. Offers daily quizzes to strengthen memory. Several languages available. Play against other users.

Cons: No contact with other users. Too much repetition. Not too effective in teaching compared to its rivals.

Pros: Impressive technology. Quick rendering and translation. Includes dictionary for looking up words. Features a range of languages.

Cons: Translations are hit and miss.

Pros: Supports over 90 languages. Translates content offline. Good voice recognition. Translates from multiple source types.

Cons: Still evolving as a translator. Can’t check authenticity of translations.