izTalk

izTalk is a mobile communication app that translates speech and text between languages so people can talk with others who do not share their language. The vendor describes it as a platform that connects communities and removes language barriers from calls and messages. The main feature is real time voice translation during calls. A user dials a number or picks a contact, and the app translates what each side says in both directions. A messaging function works the same way for text, translating what a user types into the recipient's language according to their settings. A voice cloning feature lets a user create a synthetic copy of their own voice, so translated speech keeps something of their personal sound. The site lists translation, call quality and an interface designed for ease of use among its selling points, and says a wide range of languages is supported, though it does not give a full language list on the home page. It is aimed at frequent travelers, people with friends, family or business contacts abroad, and teams that work across languages. The product is a communication and translation tool rather than a writing assistant, and it is distributed as an app through a download button on the site. The site does not publish pricing. No plans, call rates or subscription costs appear on the home page, and there is no pricing page, so the cost of calls and any voice cloning limits are not stated.