Google Translate

Translate text, handwriting, photos, and speech in over 100 languages

★★★★★ 4.6/5 from 9 reviews

Travel apps Language Learning

Pros & Cons

Pros

Supports numerous languages
Accurate translation
Chinese translation
Quick translation
Common language pairs
Ideal for language learners
Ideal for travelers
Instant translations
Mobile app
Speech translation
Text translation
User friendly
Website translation

Cons

Inconsistent translation quality
Local idioms
Slow performance

Tool Details

Categories	Travel apps, Language Learning
Website	itunes.apple.com
Became Popular	January 15, 2015
Platforms	Web · iOS · Android

Recent Reviews (9)

Adam Aug 17, 2023

★★★★★

Indispensable for accurate translation (although ChatGPT is becoming increasingly more useful, especially for multiple languages at a time) that excels in Chinese especially

Accurate translation Chinese translation

Ander Nov 3, 2025

★★★★★

Enabling translations to over 50 languages.

Gabe Oct 18, 2024

★★★★★

One of the translation services available

Bhavya Apr 20, 2025

★★★★☆

Google Translate is a reliable and quick translation tool that supports numerous languages. It’s helpful for translating text, websites, and even spoken words, making it ideal for travelers and language learners.

Supports numerous languages Quick translation Text translation Website translation Speech translation Ideal for travelers Ideal for language learners

Elena Mar 23, 2025

★★★★★

By now, there are no any perfect online/machine translation tools. However, this is one of the best, especially in the most common language pairs, like English < > European languages, Russian, and Chinese.

Common language pairs Chinese translation

R Feb 9, 2024

★★★★☆

Indispensable tool when travelling, offering instant translations across a vast array of languages. While it excels in providing quick understanding, local idioms may leave you confused.

Supports numerous languages Instant translations Local idioms

Jo Mar 8, 2023

★★★★☆

Great but it could be faster to load and to use. Some languages need more work to get the translations right.

Slow performance Inconsistent translation quality

Dr. Nov 9, 2023

★★★★☆

Google Translate Offers translation for various languages. It has been a very helpful tool for me in my student and professional life as well. 99% of the time you get your question, answered. Also it is very user friendly and I will recommend this Application.

User friendly Supports numerous languages

VD Dec 1, 2023

★★★★★

good, interactive, merge.

Frequently Asked Questions about Google Translate

When did Google Translate become popular?

Google Translate became popular around January 15, 2015.

What are the main advantages of using Google Translate?

The top advantages of Google Translate include: supports numerous languages, accurate translation, chinese translation, quick translation, common language pairs.

What are the disadvantages of Google Translate?

Some reported disadvantages of Google Translate include: inconsistent translation quality, local idioms, slow performance.

What is Google Translate's overall user rating?

Google Translate has an overall rating of 4.6/5 based on 9 user reviews.

Is Google Translate available on mobile devices?

Yes, Google Translate is available on iOS (App Store) & Android (Google Play).

What type of tool is Google Translate?

Google Translate belongs to the following categories: Travel apps, Language Learning.