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Waygo - Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Translator 6.17

Translate Abroad – Freeware – iOS
out of 131 votes
Latest Version
6.17
Safe to install

Waygo: Break Language Barriers with Ease!

Minh Ong

Waygo transforms your smartphone into a powerful visual translator for Chinese, Japanese, and Korean text, making it an essential tool for travelers and language enthusiasts alike.
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Waygo is a highly acclaimed leader in visual translation services, providing an offline travel translator and dictionary app specifically designed for Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. With our innovative technology, you can effortlessly hover your phone's camera over foreign text and instantly translate and read it in English.

Here are some reviews from our satisfied customers:

  • "It was an absolute lifesaver during my trip to China..."
  • "Currently using it in Japan! The unlimited translation feature is definitely worth the investment..."
  • "An essential tool for anyone traveling to China..."
  • "I'm a happy user. It's simply perfect and incredibly useful!"

Perfect for travelers in China, Japan, and Korea, Waygo allows you to instantly read text using our visual translator while also facilitating language learning. No internet connection is required, making it convenient for offline use. You can translate Chinese, Japanese, or Korean into English even when traveling in Asia.

So why should you choose Waygo?

  • Free to download and try, with all languages and features included
  • Built-in instant offline OCR and translation capability
  • Supports Chinese (Simplified), Cantonese, Japanese, Kanji, and Korean
  • Use your phone's video camera as a visual translator or dictionary
  • No data connection required
  • Navigate any menu or sign easily without feeling lost in translation
  • View pictures of the food dish you are translating (Chinese only)
  • Hear the pronunciation of words as well as see them translated
  • Simplified operation—simply point and translate foreign text to English
  • Share your translations easily via SMS, Facebook, Twitter, and Email

We are proud to have been featured multiple times in prominent news outlets and tech publications such as ABC News, The New York Times, TechCrunch, The Next Web, BBC, Tech In Asia, GigaOm, Forbes, Technode, e27, and VentureBeat.

The free trial version of Waygo offers up to 10 daily translations. To enjoy unlimited translations, you can upgrade through the in-app purchases in the settings menu.

Waygo Camera Translator is compatible with iOS devices running iOS 8.0 and above, as long as they have a rear-facing camera.

Here are some tips to get the most out of Waygo:

  1. For best results, use on clear Chinese, Japanese, and Korean text (stylized fonts or handwriting may not be recognized)
  2. Designed for use on printed text rather than computer screens
  3. Optimized for clear menus, signs, and labels but not suitable for books or complicated text
  4. If the text is small, hold the phone further away and use the zoom feature to translate more clearly
  5. If the text appears blurry, tap the screen to focus

SUPPORTED LANGUAGES:

  • Chinese (Simplified) to English
  • Chinese (Traditional) to English
  • Japanese to English
  • Korean to English
  • More languages coming soon!

To try Waygo Translator now on a sample Chinese menu, visit our website at www.WaygoApp.com/menu.

FOLLOW US:

  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/WaygoApp
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WaygoApp

NOTE FROM THE DEVELOPERS:

We greatly appreciate your feedback. If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to reach out to us at feedback@waygoapp.com.

Overview

Waygo - Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Translator is a Freeware software in the category Education developed by Translate Abroad.

The latest version of Waygo - Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Translator is 6.17, released on 12/28/2023. It was initially added to our database on 12/28/2023.

Waygo - Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Translator runs on the following operating systems: iOS.

Users of Waygo - Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Translator gave it a rating of 3 out of 5 stars.

Pros

  • User-friendly interface that is easy to navigate.
  • Accurate translations for Chinese, Japanese, and Korean text.
  • Works offline, eliminating the need for an internet connection.
  • Offers a camera translation feature for instant translations of text in images.
  • Includes pronunciation guides for better understanding of languages.
  • Supports a variety of travel-related phrases and vocabulary.
  • Regular updates to improve functionality and expand language features.

Cons

  • Limited to Asian languages, which may not suit users needing translations for other languages.
  • May struggle with complex sentences or idiomatic expressions.
  • Translations can sometimes be less accurate for casual or colloquial phrases.
  • Some features may require in-app purchases or a subscription model.
  • Lacks voice translation capabilities, focusing mainly on text and images.

Minh Ong

Minh Ong

I'm Minh, a software engineer and author with a passion for exploring and writing about the latest in software and technology. With my experience in software development and a specialization in software updates and content creation, I bring a deep understanding of the tech landscape to my reviews and articles. My focus is on providing you with comprehensive insights into general software topics and the latest industry news.

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