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Why Naver Papago Became My Go-To Translation App

by NAVER Corp.

4.7
IOSReference
If you need a translator that handles real-world conversations and specialized terms with surprising accuracy, Papago delivers. It’s especially strong with Korean but supports 13 languages, and the image translation feature is a game-changer. Plus, it’s completely free with no annoying sign-ups.

My Full Experience

I’ve tried plenty of translation apps over the years, but Naver Papago stands out for its practicality and reliability. What really won me over was how well it handles context—whether you're typing, speaking, or even translating text from images. The slide-over feature is brilliant for multitasking; I often use it while reading foreign articles or even translating recipes from Korean cooking blogs. It’s not just word-for-word translation—it grasps nuance, offers both formal and informal phrasing, and even picks up specialized jargon (like medical or technical terms) better than most apps I’ve used.\n\nOne thing I appreciate is how lightweight and straightforward it is. No bloated interfaces or unnecessary features—just clean, fast translations. It’s been a lifesaver during travel, helping me navigate menus, ask for directions, and even have basic conversations without awkward misunderstandings. That said, while it’s fantastic for Asian languages, some less common language pairs might not be as polished. Still, for daily use and even emergency situations—like a user who relied on it in a hospital abroad—it’s incredibly dependable.

Key Features

  • Accurate image translation with drag-and-drop support
  • Formal and informal language options for nuanced conversations
  • Real-time voice translation for 13 languages

Why Users Love It

No login or subscription needed
Handles specialized vocabulary well

Perfect for: Perfect for travelers, language learners, and anyone dealing with multilingual communication in real-time.

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#50

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User Reviews

A reviewer in Madison, WI
May 19, 2024

I have a family member that lives abroad who recently suffered a significant fall and required medical intervention. During my time in the hospital Papago was incredibly useful to get comprehensive updates from the medical staff and communicate with them in a quick and efficient way. In fact a number of staff members asked what this app was because it did such a great job translating complicated medical topics and jargon. The medical staff were life savers, but Papago was almost as critical because it helped bypass a lot of miscommunication due to the language barrier. Great even in Nontraditional Settings I have a family member that lives abroad who recently suffered a significant fall and required medical intervention. During my time in the hospital Papago was incredibly useful to get comprehensive updates from the medical staff and communicate with them in a quick and efficient way. In fact a number of staff members asked what this app was because it did such a great job translating complicated medical topics and jargon. The medical staff were life savers, but Papago was almost as critical because it helped bypass a lot of miscommunication due to the language barrier.

Dgdvagxvsv
Jul 12, 2024

this is one of the best translators i’ve used for korean, it’s accurate and it also offers formal and non-formal translations which is great. great ! this is one of the best translators i’ve used for korean, it’s accurate and it also offers formal and non-formal translations which is great.

Burnt_journal
Apr 29, 2025

I downloaded this app to try to translate a Chinese watercolor book I wanted to read. With this apps slide over feature I’m able to: have the Chinese book open in GoodNotes, circle the text I want to translate, “screenshot” the text, drag the screenshot over to the Naver window and translate! It allows me to drag a photo right into it and it translates in less than 15 seconds and replaces the Chinese with English, and it’s translating so well I’m having no problem reading/understanding it! Then I simply save the translated photo and add the photo back into my GoodNotes, and I basically am creating an English translation of the book page by page! HIGHLY recommend this app. No fuss, no sign in. It’s perfect. Thank you!! Perfect translator to help me read books! I downloaded this app to try to translate a Chinese watercolor book I wanted to read. With this apps slide over feature I’m able to: have the Chinese book open in GoodNotes, circle the text I want to translate, “screenshot” the text, drag the screenshot over to the Naver window and translate!It allows me to drag a photo right into it and it translates in less than 15 seconds and replaces the Chinese with English, and it’s translating so well I’m having no problem reading/understanding it!Then I simply save the translated photo and add the photo back into my GoodNotes, and I basically am creating an English translation of the book page by page! HIGHLY recommend this app. No fuss, no sign in. It’s perfect. Thank you!!

Ñåø
Apr 8, 2025

I like how it gives me straight answers that is simple and not outdated. Using this gives straight answers although I find it that I wish it could give a meaning why is there so many ways to say it. Overall good. So amazing I like how it gives me straight answers that is simple and not outdated. Using this gives straight answers although I find it that I wish it could give a meaning why is there so many ways to say it. Overall good.

Did it papa
Apr 6, 2025

I think Papago is really good . It helps me communicate on different county’s and around the world I think this is was a really good idea! I would totally recommend this app too more people who would need it. Thank you, Papago I think Papago is really good . It helps me communicate on different county’s and around the world I think this is was a really good idea! I would totally recommend this app too more people who would need it. Thank you,

App Details

Developer

NAVER Corp.

Platform

ios

Rating

4.7

Last Updated

9/6/2025