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Locally Translate

Offline, private AI translation app running directly on your iPhone.

From the Xiry library · Updated 10 October 2026

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Locally Translate is an iOS translation application that executes AI translation models fully on-device using Apple MLX. It supports more than 50 languages entirely offline without requiring user accounts or sending data to external servers. It serves as a practical, private alternative to cloud-based translation tools for newer Apple Silicon iPhones.

What it's for

  • Translate foreign language text while traveling without an internet connection or roaming data
  • Translate sensitive personal or business text with zero data leaving the device
  • Quickly copy translations between apps using standard text input and output controls

Features

  • 100% on-device translation powered by Apple MLX and local AI models
  • Support for over 50 languages with automatic language detection
  • Fully offline operation requiring no cellular or Wi-Fi connection
  • Zero data collection and no login requirements
  • Accessibility features including larger text, dark mode, and reduced motion

Pricing

Free

Details

Type
Mobile app
Category
AI
Topic
Translation
Open source
No
Platforms
iOS
For
iPhone users needing offline, private language translation, especially travelers and privacy-conscious professionals.
Alternative to
Google Translate, Apple Translate, DeepL
Tags
translation, on device, offline, privacy, ios, mlx, apple silicon

Why it was saved

  • @adrgrondin, 26 January 2026: Translates into 50+ languages fully on-device — no server, private — powered by TranslateGemma (Google DeepMind) and Apple MLX. Demonstrates shipping an on-device LLM-powered mobile app.

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