No. Audio is used only to interpret and Interpres does not store it. You decide whether to keep the text subtitles in your history.

Does it work offline?

No. Speech is recognised and translated on a server, so you need 4G, 5G or Wi-Fi. A travel eSIM or pocket Wi-Fi is worth having.

How much does it cost?

120 minutes a month are free, and you can try it for five minutes without an account. Need more? The Traveler plan gives you 1,000 minutes a month for ¥1,000.

Does it tell English and Chinese apart automatically?

Yes. Choose English and Chinese, and it detects which one is being spoken and translates into the other. No button to press between turns.

Yes, for iPhone (App Store) and Android (Google Play). If you would rather not install anything, the browser version works as is.

English ⇄ Chinese · Real-time AI interpreter

Speak Chinese in China and Taiwan. Just set your phone down.

Outside international hotels in China and Taiwan, English is limited and Mandarin tones are hard to fake. Interpres hears Mandarin and replies in English subtitles, live.

Try it now in your browser — free, no sign-up

Opens with English and Chinese already selected.

Download on the App Store Get it on Google Play

Phrases for China and Taiwan

Show the screen, or just say it — Interpres translates as you speak.

Hotel

EnglishI'd like to check in. I have a reservation.

Chinese我要办理入住，我有预订。
EnglishCan I leave my luggage here until check-in?

Chinese入住前可以寄存行李吗？

Taxi

EnglishPlease take me to this address.

Chinese请带我去这个地址。
EnglishHow much is it to the airport?

Chinese到机场多少钱？

Restaurant

EnglishA table for two, please.

Chinese两位，有位子吗？
EnglishI'm allergic to peanuts.

Chinese我对花生过敏。
EnglishCould we have the bill, please?

Chinese请结账。

Pharmacy

EnglishDo you have something for a headache?

Chinese有治头痛的药吗？
EnglishI have an upset stomach. What would you recommend?

Chinese我肚子不舒服，有什么药推荐吗？

Shopping

EnglishHow much is this?

Chinese这个多少钱？
EnglishCan I pay by card?

Chinese可以刷卡吗？

How it works

Pick the languages

Open it from this page and English and Chinese are already selected.
Set the phone down

Place it between the two of you so you can both see the screen.
Take turns talking

It detects which language is spoken and shows the original and the translation.

iPhone and Android apps

The other side’s subtitles flip 180° to face them, and translations are read aloud.

Download on the App Store Get it on Google Play

For your trip

Traveler monthly

¥1,000/mo

1,000 min / month

About 33 min a day

For frequent travelers and daily use
Cancel any time

Start monthly

Renews monthly. Cancel any time from your account.

Questions

Is my audio stored?: No. Audio is used only to interpret and Interpres does not store it. You decide whether to keep the text subtitles in your history.
Does it work offline?: No. Speech is recognised and translated on a server, so you need 4G, 5G or Wi-Fi. A travel eSIM or pocket Wi-Fi is worth having.
How much does it cost?: 120 minutes a month are free, and you can try it for five minutes without an account. Need more? The Traveler plan gives you 1,000 minutes a month for ¥1,000.
Does it tell English and Chinese apart automatically?: Yes. Choose English and Chinese, and it detects which one is being spoken and translates into the other. No button to press between turns.
Is there an app?: Yes, for iPhone (App Store) and Android (Google Play). If you would rather not install anything, the browser version works as is.

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