# Universal Translator

> Voice Universal Translator, for speaking and understanding foreign languages

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ugochirico.universaltranslator](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ugochirico.universaltranslator)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ugochirico.universaltranslator`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Ugo Chirico
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 70,273
- **Rating:** 4.00 / 5 (343 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-04
- **First published:** 2015-11-06
- **Publisher country:** IT
- **Size:** 55 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ugochirico.universaltranslator)
- **Website:** [http://www.ugochirico.com](http://www.ugochirico.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.ugochirico.com/privacy/ut.html](http://www.ugochirico.com/privacy/ut.html)

## Description

**Universal Translator** is a powerful Chrome extension that allows you to speak in your native language and get instant voice translations in over 40 languages. Utilizing advanced translation and speech recognition technologies, it works as a real-time interpreter with its unique "Just in Time" translation feature.

Key features include voice translation, speech-to-text recognition, immediate vocal translations, text-to-speech output for easy listening, and the ability to share or copy translated text. Best of all, it's completely free, making language barriers a thing of the past.

## Rankings

- #258,889 — Overall

## 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.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.ugochirico.universaltranslator.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

The Universal Translator app is appreciated for its ease of use and ability to facilitate communication across languages, serving well with its spoken translations for many users. However, multiple reviews mention issues such as malfunctioning text-to-speech capabilities on certain devices, lack of automatic language detection, limited language options, and microphone problems. Additionally, some users express frustration with poor developer responsiveness to bug reports, detracting from the overall experience.

### Pros

- App generally works well for translations.
- Easy to use and effective for many users.
- Helpful for overcoming language barriers when combined with other tools.
- Provides spoken translations (text-to-speech) for many users.

### Cons

- Voice translation (text-to-speech) feature has bugs, some devices can't use it.
- App lacks an auto language detection feature, requiring manual language selection.
- Limited number of languages available, not covering many spoken languages.
- Some users report microphone issues preventing speech input.
- Developer support appears unresponsive to reported bugs.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ugochirico.universaltranslator)