Kotoba—Voice Interpreter・Memos
(株)Kotoba Technologies Japan Reference iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Kotoba—Voice Interpreter・Memos is a free Reference app for iPhone and iPad by (株)Kotoba Technologies Japan. Rated 4.5/5 from 19 ratings. Requires iOS 17.6.
- Rating
- 4.5
- 19 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 54 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Oct 6
- 2026 · v1.4.13
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About Kotoba—Voice Interpreter・Memos
"Kotoba" is a real-time voice simultaneous translation app developed by Kotoba Technologies, aiming to deliver the "world's best simultaneous translation experience." The app is built around Kotoba’s proprietary speech AI model, “Koto,” which supports our core translation languages, combined with external AI translation models for some other language pairs. ■ Privacy & AI Notice ・Kotoba records voice you choose to submit and generates transcripts/translations to provide real-time translation. ・We collect audio, transcripts/translations, and related account, device, and usage data. ・For individual users, unless you opt out, audio and transcripts may also be used to improve, evaluate, or train Kotoba's AI systems. ・Enterprise customer data is used only to provide the service and is not used for model training. ・Privacy Policy: https://dashboard.kotobatech.ai/privacy_en.html ■ Features ・Predictive AI simultaneous translation — translations can appear before you finish speaking ・Dialogue mode: connect by QR code and talk both ways in real time ・Supports a wide range of language pairs, centered around Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, and Spanish, with 21 input languages and 13 output languages in total. ・Real-time translation from the moment you speak (live subtitles) ・All you need is your smartphone—no need to hire expensive human interpreters or carry bulky dedicated translation devices ・Translation results can be shared and saved as text instantly ■ How to Use 1) Open the app 2) Press the microphone button and speak 3) Translations appear on screen in real time ■ Perfect for These Scenarios ・Don't want to miss what others say in online or in-person meetings ・Frustrated with the wait times and usability of conventional translation apps ・Want to have richer conversations with locals while traveling or on business trips abroad ・Want smoother customer service and reception for international visitors ■ Media & Events Featured on NHK, TV Tokyo, Forbes Japan, Abema TV News, and more. ■ Supported Languages Supports a wide range of language pairs, centered around Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, and Spanish, with 21 input languages and 13 output languages in total. The app is built around Kotoba’s proprietary speech AI model, “Koto,” which supports our core translation languages, combined with external AI translation models for some other language pairs. ■ Plans The Unlimited Plan (monthly/yearly) removes the 5-hour monthly usage limit. *Latency, accuracy, and predictive display may vary depending on network conditions, device performance, and ambient noise. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Experience the moment when language barriers disappear—download now. © 2026 Kotoba Technologies Inc.
Ratings & reviews
4.5
19 ratings
What’s new
Version 1.4.13 · Updated October 6, 2026
Added a new translation model with improved accuracy and lower latency.
App privacy
The developer, (株)Kotoba Technologies Japan, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- User Content: Audio Data
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data
- Contact Info: Email Address
- Identifiers: Device ID
Used for: Analytics, Product Personalization, App Functionality
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