Console gaming. Translation on your TV. Other screen sources work too.
LIVE ON ANDROID · PS5 · XBOX REMOTE PLAY
Camera-free translation.
Play your PS5 or Xbox on your phone with Remote Play. TranslaCat reads the subtitles straight from the game stream and translates them. No need to point your phone at the TV.
Read the translation on your phone, or show it over the game on a compatible Android TV with TV Plus.
Adjust the TV caption box position, size and opacity from your phone.
On-device translation or optional AI translation: one-time tokens, no subscription.
Live on Android · PS5 on iPhone
What you need for subtitles on the TV
A built-in Android TV / Google TV (external boxes and sticks cannot draw over the game).
The TranslaCat TV app: coming soon to Google Play; for now, download it from translacat.info.
Your phone and TV on the same Wi‑Fi network.
Scan the QR code on the TV with your phone.
Run the free HDMI test to check that your TV can show captions over the game.
TV Plus for live subtitles on the TV.
AI translations also appear on the TV with TV app 0.6.8. Download the TV app
Requires your own PS5 or Xbox, its console account and the same Wi‑Fi network; iPhone needs iOS 18 or later and supports PS5. With TV app 0.6.8, AI translations also appear on Android TV. Not affiliated with Sony or Microsoft.
Real TV footage Red Dead Redemption 2 with Turkish subtitles on the TV. Translation on the TV needs TV Plus and a compatible Android TV.
Cinematic scenes in the film are AI-generated.
COMING SOON
A new version is on its way.
iOS 1.0.12: a fix for the AI account connection
The Android TV app is coming to Google Play: we are looking for 12 closed-test testers
PlayStation and PS5 are trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. Xbox is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. TranslaCat is not affiliated with Sony or Microsoft.
TRANSLACAT
Eyes on the game. The story in your language.
Your console runs the game. TranslaCat brings translated subtitles to your compatible TV.
Subtitles onlyDialogue is translated. Menus stay as they are, the screen stays clean.Translate the whole screenWhole screenMenus and hints are translated too, right over the original text.Translate the whole screen
Settings → Quick settings → Translate the whole screen
How does camera mode work?
HOW IT WORKS
Your phone reads. You stay in the game.
Keep your phone facing the TV and frame only the subtitle area. Read translations free on your phone or see them over the game on a compatible Android TV.
Get it for Android on Google Play
iPhone · Live on the App Store
Get TranslaCat
The iPhone app is live on the App Store and the Android app on Google Play.
No TV installation, account or subscription. Read translated text on your phone.
LIVE · IPHONE
AI translation
Optional. Sign in with Apple and buy a one-time token pack. No subscription; tokens never expire.
With AI on and your consent, the selected subtitle text, languages and game context go to TranslaCat; text and languages go to DeepL. Camera images are not sent.
Captions your way
Size, colour and position from your phone.
On-device translation
Download models. Translate offline.
Beyond games
Film and series subtitles, and other text your camera can read. Does not create subtitles from speech.
Multiple areas
Translate subtitles and menus together. Coming soon.
59 target languages on Android. Available iPhone languages are shown on your device.
This website is available in 60 languages. Arabic is an Android translation target; iPhone shows the languages available on your device.
A coffee. More stories.
Help TranslaCat grow. Support ongoing testing and improvements with a coffee.
Feedback and sharing the project help too.
Buy Me a Coffee Coming soonCompletely optional
Not a TV Plus subscription or beta reservation. No app features are unlocked. Review the amount, currency and any recurring-support option at checkout.
Setup guide
TV PLUS · 20-SECOND SETUP
Phone mode is free. No TV app, QR pairing or subscription required.
TV MODE · THREE QUICK STEPS
Connect. Translate. Play.
01
Scan the QR
Open the TV app. Pair your phone and TV on the same network.
02
Frame the text
Keep the phone steady and select only the original game subtitles.
03
Back to the game
Confirm the HDMI test, choose your language and start translating.
Make sure the phone camera clearly sees only the original in-game subtitle. Keep the translated TV caption outside the selection frame.
Keep subtitles clear and large enough to read.Reduce glare and excessive darkness.Enable a dark subtitle background when available.Keep the original subtitle and TV translation in separate areas.
Eligible accounts: 3-day weekly trial; 7-day monthly and annual trial
Cancel anytime. Phone mode is always free.
Complete the free HDMI test first. Eligible store accounts get a 3-day free trial on weekly and a 7-day free trial on monthly and annual. The trial starts with subscription confirmation and renews as a real charge unless cancelled.
Apple or Google processes paymentTranslaCat never receives your card detailsThe store confirmation shows the final price
Weekly
Store pricingCurrent prices are shown in the App Store / Google Play.
Purchases in the App Store version can incur real charges. TestFlight purchases are tests with no charge. On Android, only Google Play “Test card” transactions are free. Check the final store confirmation.
Prices are shown in your local currency in the store before purchase.
TV compatibility
Is your setup compatible?
The operating system matters more than the brand. Check Settings > About on your TV.
APPS
Install on the right screen.
iPhone and Android phone
The iPhone app is live on the App Store and the Android app on Google Play.
iOS v1.0.11 (74) · Live on the App Store Android v1.0.27 (68) · Live on Google Play
Transfer the APK to your TV on a USB drive and open it in a file manager. Allow installation and display over other apps. Scan the QR with your phone and complete the free HDMI test.
Requires a compatible built-in Android TV / Google TV. External boxes cannot overlay another HDMI input. This is a development-signed test package, not a store release.
Some Android TV firmware does not expose the display-over-other-apps permission. Try the standard build above first. If the permission screen does not open or the test caption stays hidden, install the separate TV Compatibility build.
The Compatibility build uses Android Accessibility only to display the caption layer. It does not read screen content or store camera images or caption history. This direct test package is separate from the Play Store build.
Phone mode is free. Purchases and subscriptions are processed through your Google Play account; check the final amount on the confirmation sheet.
Get support
Trouble installing? Send support your phone model and the exact error message. support@translacat.info
Samsung and LG TVs
Samsung TV: experimental install (0.2.1)
Tizen 0.2.1 · Experimental
TranslaCat on Android can now send translated captions to a Samsung TV on the same Wi-Fi network. The TV app is not in the store; you install it from your own computer in Developer Mode.
Experimental, no warranty. Works with Android phones only for now; iPhone has no Samsung mode yet.
Samsung Tizen uses WGT rather than APK. Installing needs Developer Mode, a computer and a Samsung certificate made for your own TV.
Open your platform to see changes, test availability and known limitations.
Information updated
iPhone · App Storev1.0.11 · Build 74Live on the App Store
iOS 18 or later
In this release
Optional AI translation with Sign in with Apple and one-time AI token packs.
Camera-free translation with PS5 Remote Play (iOS 18 or later).
A simpler account screen and purchase flow.
Version 1.0.11 (74) is live on the App Store. Some accounts cannot connect AI access right now; on-device translation keeps working and the fix ships in 1.0.12.
Previous release v1.0.10 · Build 44
The previous App Store release; translation and TV pairing unchanged.
Upcoming build v1.0.12 · Build 83
A fix for the AI account connection on App Store installs. Being prepared for App Store review; approval and a separate release step are required.
Include your version and device model in feedback.
Help, offline use and privacy
Quick answers
How do I use it on Android TV?
Install the app on Android TV / Google TV and pair your phone. The free HDMI test checks whether your model supports captions over your game. External Android boxes cannot overlay another HDMI input.
Which games can I use it with?
Subtitled games on Xbox, PlayStation and other consoles. The camera needs to read the original text. PCs and other screen sources work too.
Is phone mode free?
Yes. Select Phone, frame the text and translate. No TV app, QR pairing, account or subscription needed.
When do I need internet?
For the first language download and subscription checks. Translation runs on your phone and reaches the TV over your local network.
How do I get the best result?
Keep your phone steady, reduce reflections and frame only the original subtitles. Focus and phone performance affect translation speed and accuracy.
How does the TV Plus trial start?
Complete the free HDMI test first. Eligible store accounts get a 3-day free trial on weekly and a 7-day free trial on monthly and annual. The trial starts with subscription confirmation and renews as a real charge unless cancelled.
Download once. Translate offline.
On-device translation runs on your phone, not in the cloud. Download your language models ahead of time and keep playing. Optional AI translation uses the internet.
Initial model downloads and periodic subscription checks need internet. For TV mode, the phone and TV must stay on the same local network.
Your camera feed stays on your phone
Camera images and caption history are not recorded. Android uses Google ML Kit; iPhone uses Apple Translation. RevenueCat and the stores process purchase information, not camera images or game subtitles.
TV delivery uses local HTTP. Use only a trusted home network.
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