# bbb interpretation

> bbb interpretation service is a system that bbb volunteers help foreigners.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `org.bbbkorea`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** bbb Korea
- **Category:** LIFESTYLE
- **Downloads:** 96,324
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (1,253 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.4.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-08-21
- **First published:** 2012-02-11
- **Publisher country:** KR
- **Size:** 49 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.bbbkorea)
- **Website:** [http://www.bbbkorea.org](http://www.bbbkorea.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://211.237.73.118:38383/bbb/doc/page\_personal\_data.html](http://211.237.73.118:38383/bbb/doc/page_personal_data.html)

## Description

**BBB Interpretation** is a volunteer-driven language interpretation service operated by BBB Korea, a non-profit funded by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. It connects foreigners with 4,000 intellectual volunteers offering translation in 18 languages to bridge cultural and language barriers.

Available 24/7, users can directly reach volunteers through a phone call or the BBB mobile app, which simplifies connecting by allowing users to select their language and save preferences for future use. This free public service supports global communication and cultural exchange, offering easy access to additional information about BBB's knowledge sharing and cultural NGO activities.

## Rankings

- #224,412 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `org.bbbkorea.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users highly praise the bbb interpretation app for its effective live interpreter service that assists foreigners in Korea, especially in urgent situations like lost belongings or travel issues. The app is valued for its simplicity and usefulness to both tourists and locals helping them. However, users note minor flaws such as incorrect language labeling and limited functionality outside Korea due to reliance on local calls. Overall, it is considered an essential and highly recommended tool for communication in multicultural Korean settings.

### Pros

- Effective communication aid for foreigners in Korea, especially for those with limited Korean skills.
- Provides access to live interpreters who are helpful and friendly.
- Simple and easy-to-use interface focused on connecting users quickly to interpreters.
- Highly recommended for travelers and foreigners needing language assistance in Korea.
- Supports multiple languages, beneficial for both tourists and locals assisting tourists.

### Cons

- Language label inaccuracies, such as Kiswahili being incorrectly listed as a Malaysian language.
- Functionality limited predominantly to Korea, requiring local calls; overseas use is uncertain.
- Limited menu options and features, which some users may find too basic.

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