# TransKey: Text Translator Chat

> Google Translate Keyboard App

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1021102012](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1021102012)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1021102012`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Courtney & Company
- **Category:** Reference
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (12,880 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.19.0
- **Last updated:** 2024-11-19
- **First published:** 2015-09-14
- **Size:** 18 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/transkey-text-translator-chat/id1021102012)
- **Website:** [https://www.Transkey.io](https://www.transkey.io/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.transkey.io/privacy.pdf](https://www.transkey.io/privacy.pdf)

## Description

TransKey is a keyboard extension that translates your messages in real time inside any app, so you can chat without switching apps. Type with your preferred keyboard, switch to TransKey, pick a target language, and insert the translated text directly into the chat. It can also translate text you copy from elsewhere, helping you understand messages quickly without switching apps.

With 100+ languages and automatic detection, TransKey delivers fast, accurate translations while preserving capitalization and emojis. Trusted by hundreds of thousands of users and featured by major outlets, it makes multilingual messaging seamless across web and mobile chats.

## Rankings

- #15,964 — Overall
- #42 — translations
- #67 — google translate

## Review summary

Reviewers praise TransKey for translation and keyboard features, plus easy language switching and a generally enjoyable experience. However, major drawbacks are pricing and usage limits, stability issues, and limits on translating long messages, driving frustration over value and reliability.

### Pros

- Multi-language translation with real-time conversation support.
- Keyboard integration works well across apps.
- Easy language switching anytime.
- Overall fun and pleasant to use.

### Cons

- Pricing model with limited free usage and high recurring costs (subscriptions/10-use cap).
- Frequent crashes and stability issues (crashes, app disappearing, bugs).
- Translation length limits requiring external translators for long texts.

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