Word Lens Translator
by Quest Visual, Inc.
· Travel & Local
· $4.99
No longer on Google Play
Word Lens Translator is made and published by Quest Visual, Inc. AppBrain is an independent app data site and isn't affiliated with Quest Visual, Inc. The app name, icon, screenshots and description belong to Quest Visual, Inc. and are shown as published on Google Play.
AppBrain's verdict
Removed- Rating on Google Play
- 3.88
- 510 ratings
- Installs
- 22 thousand
- Last updated
- April 20, 2014
- Ads
- No ads
- Size
- 41.5 MB
Word Lens Translator is no longer on Google Play. It was there for 22 months, until May 2014. It had 22 thousand installs. Users were divided: 3.9 stars from 510 ratings.
User feedback
Ratings and reviews on Google PlayComments on Word Lens Translator for Android
★★★★★
Amazing future of AR No it isn't perfect yet, but what they are doing is nothing short of amazing and practical. Glad to support a group with vision.
★★★★★
Deserves 5 stars It could work a bit better but. The idea and what it's currently capable of is amazing. More languages would be nicer but I only need it for Spanish.
★★★★★
Works Astonishingly Well! I just purchased it for my Galaxy Note and I am extremely pleased with the speed and acurcy. I really recommend purchasing the french<-->english translation. The most recent update makes this work astonishingly well!
★★★★★
Update = much better performance. The flicker/jitter issue has been mostly addressed and the translations are a little more stable. I'm waiting for more language packs too. Hoping for Asian languages next (Korean). Most underrated app on the marketplace!
★★☆☆☆
Doesn't work on most words and Texts Not worth paying for yet; Might be if they improve it. Words jump back and forth between original language and translation, several times a second. The translation does not improve with time, it briefly flashes the correct translation, then a wrong translation, then no translation, then other junk. Hitting Pause helps to read the flickering words, but you have to do this many times, to randomly see if you capture a good translation (program does NOT continue to work on a better translation during pause). Some signs with big clear simple font words have NO translation at all (I can't see how they could miss them). Moving closer and further, or using digital Zoom, or turning phone flash/LED on/off; can sometimes help the program recognize a word. If the program does offer a translation, you can pause, then select the translated word, and it shows you several near by spellings and their translations in case it read the original word wrong (for instance "new" could be 'few' or 'net'). The program also offers several alternative translations (you select a word on the screen, it shows the dictionary with several meanings). Has potential, but not ready for real world use yet.
★★☆☆☆
Needs to improve Doesn't actually manage to translate most text. Occasional words bounce around and swap between different translations but most aren't recognised
★★☆☆☆
Not working well for me... Installed on Samsung Galaxy S2. This doesn't work at all like you see in the video demo at least not on my phone. I've tried translating from French to English using content on a computer screen and on paper and neither works very well. What I see is a barrage of flashing going on where English words do pop up where there was French text but it so choppy that my first reaction was to burst out laughing. I can see some promise here if this whole translation thing is stabilized to the point where you can actually read a proper translation without laughing or getting a headache but it's got a ways to go before I can rate it higher than 2 stars. Make sure you touch your screen to get your camera to focus properly on the text or you'll not get anything going on but a crazy light show.
Google Play Rating history and histogram
The year before it was removed from Google Play, up to May 2014
Store listing
By Quest Visual, Inc., from Google PlayThis app is currently not available on Google Play.
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Description by Quest Visual, Inc. Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Instantly translate printed words with your phone’s camera!
ONE LANGUAGE PACK included with app purchase. Additional languages extra. Available language pairs: English ⇆ Spanish, English ⇆ French, English ⇆ Italian, English ⇆ German
Word Lens gives you translation on the go:
- NO NETWORK required - results appear immediately on your video screen when you need it, anywhere in the world.
- Easy to use, like the regular camera
- Look up translations by typing them in, or clicking on a word.
NOTE: This paid version of Word Lens INCLUDES ONE LANGUAGE pack. Additional language packs can be purchased within the app.
Available language pairs:
+ English ⇆ Russian
+ English ⇆ Spanish
+ English ⇆ French
+ English ⇆ Italian
+ English ⇆ German
+ English ⇆ Portuguese
Notes for getting the best quality out of your translations:
- Best used on clearly printed text (e.g. signs, menus)
- DOES NOT recognize handwriting or stylized fonts
- It's not perfect, but you can get the general meaning!
- Keep text in focus by holding it at least one hand-length away and tap-to-focus if autofocus is struggling.
- Turn on the flashlight (if available on your device)
- Zoom in (if available on your device)
Some features are device dependent. Not all device cameras can zoom, nor do all devices have a flashlight.
Having trouble? We want to hear from you! Email us at:
help@questvisual.com
Permissions Usage:
Hardware Controls: Take Pictures and Videos: Used to access the camera so we can translate what it sees.
Network Communication: Market Billing Service: Used to purchase language packs.
Network Communication: Full Internet Access: OPT-IN ONLY: Used only if you opt-in to submit errors and anonymous usage statistics to Quest Visual to help improve the product.
Network Communication: View Network State: OPT-IN ONLY: Used only if you opt-in to submit errors. Data is only reported if you opt-in and you are online and you are not roaming.
Recent changes:
v2.2.3: Dictionary improvements. Camera resolution update for certain devices.
v2.2: English ⇆ Russian
v2.1.0:
- Portuguese ⇄ English!
- Save a screenshot of your translations, and share it online.
ONE LANGUAGE PACK included with app purchase. Additional languages extra. Available language pairs: English ⇆ Spanish, English ⇆ French, English ⇆ Italian, English ⇆ German
Word Lens gives you translation on the go:
- NO NETWORK required - results appear immediately on your video screen when you need it, anywhere in the world.
- Easy to use, like the regular camera
- Look up translations by typing them in, or clicking on a word.
NOTE: This paid version of Word Lens INCLUDES ONE LANGUAGE pack. Additional language packs can be purchased within the app.
Available language pairs:
+ English ⇆ Russian
+ English ⇆ Spanish
+ English ⇆ French
+ English ⇆ Italian
+ English ⇆ German
+ English ⇆ Portuguese
Notes for getting the best quality out of your translations:
- Best used on clearly printed text (e.g. signs, menus)
- DOES NOT recognize handwriting or stylized fonts
- It's not perfect, but you can get the general meaning!
- Keep text in focus by holding it at least one hand-length away and tap-to-focus if autofocus is struggling.
- Turn on the flashlight (if available on your device)
- Zoom in (if available on your device)
Some features are device dependent. Not all device cameras can zoom, nor do all devices have a flashlight.
Having trouble? We want to hear from you! Email us at:
help@questvisual.com
Permissions Usage:
Hardware Controls: Take Pictures and Videos: Used to access the camera so we can translate what it sees.
Network Communication: Market Billing Service: Used to purchase language packs.
Network Communication: Full Internet Access: OPT-IN ONLY: Used only if you opt-in to submit errors and anonymous usage statistics to Quest Visual to help improve the product.
Network Communication: View Network State: OPT-IN ONLY: Used only if you opt-in to submit errors. Data is only reported if you opt-in and you are online and you are not roaming.
Recent changes:
v2.2.3: Dictionary improvements. Camera resolution update for certain devices.
v2.2: English ⇆ Russian
v2.1.0:
- Portuguese ⇄ English!
- Save a screenshot of your translations, and share it online.
Safety and technology
Found in the app by AppBrain- Ads
- No ads
- Price
- $4.99
- Libraries
- 0
- App size
- 41.5 MB
- Needs Android
- 2.3.3+
- Content rating
- Everyone
Technologies used by Word Lens Translator
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Releases
Updates seen on Google Play- Version
- 2.2.3
- Launched
- June 2012
Installs
Tracked by AppBrain- Play install range
- 10+ thousand
- Launched
- June 2012
About the app and developer
About Word Lens Translator
Word Lens Translator was a travel & local app developed by Quest Visual, Inc. It was removed from Google Play May 15, 2014.
Install Statistics
Word Lens Translator had been downloaded 22 thousand times before it became unavailable.
User Ratings
Word Lens Translator was rated 3.88 out of 5 stars, based on 510 ratings.
App Information
Word Lens Translator cost $4.99. The APK size was 41.52 MB. The last available APK version was 2.2.3. The last update was on April 20, 2014.
Technical Requirements
Word Lens Translator required Android 2.3.3+ or higher. The app had a content rating of Everyone. The app had been available on Google Play since June 2012.
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