Tipword
Immersive Translate puts a translation under every paragraph of a web page, which is great for skimming. If you’re learning, though, the translation is right there and your eyes go to it. Tipword keeps the page in the original and shows a word’s meaning only when you ask.
At a glance
| Feature | Tipword | Immersive Translate |
|---|---|---|
| What it translates | The word under your pointer | Whole pages, side by side |
| Works in | Every app on your Mac | Your browser, plus files you upload |
| Account | None | Sign in for the free plan |
| Price | $12 once | Free plan with limits; Pro is a subscription |
When Immersive Translate is the better choice
- You need to understand a whole page quickly.
- You read long articles in a language you don’t know.
- You mainly read in the browser.
When Tipword is the better choice
- You’re learning and want to stay in the language.
- You only need the odd word.
- The text is in a desktop app, a video or a picture.
Questions
Can I use both?
Yes. They don’t clash: Immersive Translate works on the page, Tipword works on the word under your pointer.
Can I try Tipword?
Download it free. To start translating, add a license. If it’s not for you within 14 days, you get a full refund.
Try itTipword is $12 once, with no subscription. Download it, add a license, and if it’s not for you within 14 days you get a full refund. Download for Mac