Languages & Translation (49 programs)
Pros: Translate directly from clipboard content. Enables right-click translation option in most apps. Opens above other apps for ease of use. Synchronizes translations across connected devices.
Cons: Much more expensive than competitor apps. Pop-up window cannot be moved around. Users report bugs with key features. Free alternatives provide similar features.
Pros: System-wide shortcut (Cmd+C twice) for immediate in-app translations. DeepL Write offers real-time grammar and style suggestions. Preserves formatting when translating PDF, Word, and PowerPoint files. Customizable glossary enforces consistent terminology across projects.
Cons: Latest features require macOS 14 or later. Tone-selection controls and enterprise privacy apply to Pro subscribers. Language coverage emphasizes major global languages over niche ones.
Pros: Storyboard. Handles all the pieces of your story.
Cons: Not enough templates.
Pros: Comes with excellent Russian audio. Special quizzes and flash cards.
Cons: The interface is rather dull. Emphasis on in-app purchases.
Pros: A very user-friendly interface. This developer is highly respected for creating other language-based apps. Three fonts are provided. The child can select three different levels.
Cons: The number of words is limited. No phrases or grammar are taught. Users will require some prior knowledge of the French language. Not entirely suited for beginners.
Pros: Leitner-style SRS supports sustained vocabulary retention. High-quality stroke order animations with Retina-ready graphics. Stamp tool for creating focused custom practice sets.
Cons: No Kanji instruction; companion app needed. Mac version lacks touch-based handwriting input. Requires OS X 10.8 or later on a Mac.
Pros: Includes paid upgrade with 4,500 words. Includes English, pinyin, traditional and simplified text for every word. Includes both Mandarin and English pronunciation. Useful categorisation and search functions.
Cons: Free version only comes with 200 words. Users report inability to open app. Includes no learning tools beyond vocabulary flash cards. Clunky, dull UI.
