It also has the important advantage of being able to work offline, which can be critical if you're out of wireless range or generally trying to conserve data consumption. That said, it tackles the two languages (Chinese and Japanese) that are most frequently missing in other apps. It's also pretty tough on your battery and needs clearly printed type in order to work (fancy signs and calligraphy were nearly impossible for me). The obvious drawback to Waygo is the limited amount of language support. Since all then menus I was able to get ahold of already had translations included, it was easy enough to gauge the accuracy. Then, within seconds, a translation of the text appears under the box.Īre the translations accurate? Well, your mileage will vary, but for the most part Waygo was at least able to accurately identify the type of meat used for the dish. You open the app and use your iPhone's camera to line up a few lines of text inside an adjustable window. The above video gives you a basic idea of how the app works. The free version of Waygo gives you 10 free translations a day, or you can get a week pass for $1.99, or go unlimited for $6.99. Waygo was designed specifically for translating Chinese text (though it now supports Japanese), and was designed with menus in mind. Let's start with a new app out there called Waygo, currently only available for iOS. None are perfect, but having a couple on hand could keep you from eating the wrong part of a bull.
And nothing bums out my travel gluttony more than a menu I can't decipher.įortunately, whether you have an iPhone or Android phone, there are some useful apps out there that can help you translate a menu in seconds. Your city may have the most breathtaking vistas, and the most beautiful museums, but when all is said and done, my best traveling memories revolve around food.
Vacations don't excite me - eating excites me.
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