BabelPhone Call Translator: FAQ

What does the app do?

Use the app to translate your conversations, face to face and your phone calls.

How to translate face-to-face conversations?

Start by selecting the language you speak and the language your partner speaks. Then from the Conversation tab click on Start and just speak normally - the app will translate what you say to the other language, sentence by sentence.

How to translate phone call conversations?

From the Dialer tab, select a number from the contacts book or enter the number manually. Then click on the Dial button to make the phone calls. Once the call is answered just speak normally - the app will translate what you say to the other language, sentence by sentence, and it will do the same for the person you call.

Is the app available for both iPhone and Android?

Yes, the app is available for Apple AppStore and Google Play. However it may not appear in all countries.

Is the app free to use?

You can test the app for free but if you like to use it for long conversations then you need to buy tokens or make a subscription.

Which languages are supported?

You can see the list of supported languages here.

Do I need to type the text I want to translate or can I just speak?

You just have to speak normally. Currently the app doesn't support typing texts - please write us if you like to add the app to support writing texts.

Can I select how my translation will sound?

Yes, you can select how your translated voice will sound to the person you talk to and vice versa. Each language comes with a set of voices to choose from. Both male and female voices are supported.

Do you support international calls?

Yes, you can make international calls by long pressing the '0' button in the dialer screen to add a '+' sign, then enter the full phone number, including the country code.

I don't have an international plan, can I still make international phone calls?

Yes. The app uses its own carrier for making domestic and international calls. Calls are made via the internet ('VOIP') and your carrier is not used at all.

Can I get a transcription of the conversation?

Yes, all conversations are transcripted automatically and presented on the app's screen. After the conversation is finished you can read and browse previous conversation transcriptions and share the transcription.

Can I get a recording of the phone calls?

Yes, all phone calls are recorded automatically. After you hangup the call you can listen to the recording and share it.

I don't need a live transcription but I would love to have a transcription, is it possible?

Yes, if you like to use the app for transcription only you can mute the audio translation. It's all usefull in cases when you speak the foreign language but not fluently.

Which phone number appears to the person I call?

The number that will appear is the app's number. In the iPhone version, you can also set your own number to appear (supported in specific locations only).