iTranslate Keyboard

I agree with a previous review. I’ve had the pro for a few years now thinking the biggest flaw about the app would be fixed by now but it’s the same as it was when I first paid. You can’t even type normal speed, I’m a middle aged (51) man and it CONSTANTLY misses letters or will automatically switch out of translate mode on its own. The missing typed letters is the most frustrating thing for me because it’s the main problem from the beginning. I’m ALWAYS on the lookout for a better app so I can finally leave this ‘PAID’ frustration behind.

The keyboard translates words ok, but it sometimes forgets to translate some words. Instead it leaves the words in English, and it doesn’t seem right. So I need you to fix this issue so it can be easier to use the app. That’s all that I have to say. Have a good day

I carefully researched and expected to love this keyboard extension app, but there are just too many deal-breakers: The iTranslate keyboard lags terribly. I’m not a fast typer, but this app forces me to type and retype so s-l-o-w-l-y to avoid dropping letters that would screw up the translation. It slows the pace of the conversation terribly. There is no spellcheck or autocorrect, so you constantly have to scan your message looking for dropped letters or typos. The crucial “green arrow” button that translates your text into the second language sometimes disappears. I carefully typed out a long message and then there was no green arrow button. I tried to copy the text, erase the text box, and paste it again, but no green arrow. The interface is not terribly intuitive. If the person you are texting sends you a message in a second language, it is not automatically translated into your language. Instead, you have to copy the text, and then the translation pops upon a bubble on the keyboard. This means you can’t page back in the conversation and instantly know what the other person typed without this extra step. That said, the translations themselves seem fine. It’s just too much work to have a long conversation. At $50 per year, it seems like a poor value.