Languages & Translation (42 programs)

Nisus Thesaurus
2.4
Trial version
An excellent thesaurus for Mac
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Ultralingua Dictionary
3
Trial version
Translate from English to Spanish and vice versa
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
ProVoc
4.1
Free
Easily repeat your vocabulary
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Ultralingua Dictionary
4.7
Trial version
An excellent English-German-English dictionary
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
OmniDictionary
0.8
Free
A free Mac OS X client for internet dictionary servers
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Universal Translator
2.6
Free
A free app for Mac, by Nibirutech.
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
Just Translate
1.8
Trial version
Google Translate desktop translator for 50 languages
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Automatic detection of languages. Supports more than 50 languages. Spell checks. Exports text.
CONS: Only uses Google Translate. Text length limited. Not very innovative.
Easy Translator
2.6
Trial version
Translate 58 languages instantly
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: 58 languages to choose from. Print translations instantly.
CONS: Reliability of translations from all languages can't be verified. No auto detect of languages.
iKana
2.3
Trial version
Japanese language learning app
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Combines 3 different ways of testing you. Slick, easy to follow interface. Integration with iPhone.
CONS: Not suitable for those who don't like Flash card learning. No way to print Flash cards.
VocMac
4.8
Trial version
Computer jargon dictionary at your fingertips
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Comprehensive guide to IT terms.
CONS: Many terms old and obvious nowadays. Dated interface. Doesn't feature more recent IT terms.
Rhyme Genie
4.1
Trial version
Auto suggester for words that rhyme
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Huge database of words. Returns Syllables, Adjectives, Verbs, Adverbs and Nouns. Clearly organised results. Great for sparking your imagination!.
CONS: Requires copying entire folder to your Applications to try. Changing views a little unitutiive. Could make you a bit lazy creatively!.
poEdit
0.7
Free
Translate your applications painlessly
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Clear logical interface. Edits .po and .pot files.
CONS: No way to delete entries.
Lexikon Widget
Free
Free Swedish to English translation widget
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Translates both ways. Provides dictionary definitions.
CONS: Doesn't support cut and paste. Doesn't support long texts.
Anki
3.9
Free
An alternative way to learn languages
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Unique language learning system. Allows you to add your own cards. Online learning and sharing of cards.
CONS: Not particularly useful for learning grammar. Number of languages is limited.
iReadFast
3.9
Free
A quicker way to read documents and emails
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Easy to use. Allows you to control speed and angle that words appear.
CONS: Hard to adapt to. Didn't speed up my reading time.
iKanji
4.5
Trial version
Make learning Japanese easier
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Over 16,000 words with English translations. Divided into meanings, reading and writing.
CONS: Doesn't help with grammar. No audio or voice functions.
Storyist
3
Trial version
Powerful story development tool
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Storyboard. Handles all the pieces of your story.
CONS: Not enough templates.
GhostReader
2.7
Trial version
Text to speech made easy
License
Trial version Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Many voices. Good playback. Hotkey activation.
CONS: Multi-windowed interface. Only American and European voices.
Practiquemos
3.7
Free
Have fun learning Spanish with this video game trainer
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: 49 thematic lessons you can download. Summarizing charts with relative exercises.
CONS: Standard-boring exercises. No useful correction of mistakes.
dict.cc Dictionary Plugin
3
Free
English-German vocabulary always available with a right-click
License
Free Download
Language
English
Platform
mac
PROS: Comprehensive dictionary. Dictionary always available with a right click. Works with Spotlight and most core services.
CONS: No phonetic aid or audio samples. No usage advice.