# Instant Translate On Screen

> Translate text from other apps, manga, game, web page, chat, document. One tap!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.spaceship.screen.textcopy](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.spaceship.screen.textcopy)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.spaceship.screen.textcopy`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Sapiens Labs
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 6,425,904
- **Rating:** 4.32 / 5 (95,426 ratings)
- **Version:** v7.5.00201
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-03
- **First published:** 2020-06-17
- **Publisher country:** CN
- **Size:** 97 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.spaceship.screen.textcopy)
- **Website:** [https://translate.sapiens8.com/](https://translate.sapiens8.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://translate.sapiens8.com/privacy-policy](https://translate.sapiens8.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

Instant Translate On Screen brings real-time, one-tap translation to any app without switching contexts. Drag the floating bubble or use the Magic Dot to translate text in games, chats, manga, web pages, videos, and documents. With Instant, Region, Global and Photo Translate modes, you can translate a single word, a selected area, or the entire screen instantly. The app supports 200+ languages, offline translation, fast on-device OCR for privacy, and AI-powered context-aware results.

Designed for gamers, travelers, students, and global communicators, the extension includes specialized Comic Mode for vertical text, Word Mode with pronunciation and smart flashcards, an adaptive learning suite, and translation history. Smart features include gesture activation, quick settings tile, language auto-detect, batch translation, and a privacy-first workflow that minimizes data exposure. Easy 3-step setup gets you translating in seconds—grant permissions, enable the floating ball, and tap or drag to translate.

## Rankings

- #20,069 — Overall
- #9 — google translate
- #30 — translate

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PROJECTION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.spaceship.screen.textcopy.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Most reviewers praise the app for ease of use and good, understandable translations, and find it helpful for on-screen translation and video viewing. Many call it a solid or amazing app. However, several reviews report it not working or malfunctioning on various devices/Android versions. Some users complain about aggressive premium prompts and extensive permissions, and others note there is no free option. A minority mention translation inaccuracies. Overall, the app shows promise but reliability and licensing friction limit its appeal for some users.

### Pros

- Easy to use / user-friendly
- Translation quality is good and translations are easy to understand
- Helpful for on-screen translation and watching videos
- Generally positive app with strong appeal (amazing/wonderful)

### Cons

- Frequent malfunctions/not working on multiple devices/Android versions
- Aggressive premium prompts and broad permissions requests
- No free option / pricing concerns

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.spaceship.screen.textcopy)