Free download
Free
Free download; screen-translation limits unpublished
- Included scope
- Local model and screen text recognition; paid unlimited option
Awnsy
● Identity checkedMac screen translation · Official-source review 2026-10-09
Awnsy is a macOS menu-bar translator for selected text and text captured from screen regions. It offers on-device text recognition and a built-in offline translation model, with optional OpenAI or Anthropic keys.
- Category
- Mac screen translation
- Free access
- Free Mac App Store download; the exact screen-translation allowance was not published in the reviewed page.
- API access
- Not verified: a public Awnsy API was not established. Optional provider keys are a separate feature.
Is Awnsy right for you?
A good fit for
Useful for translating text in images, PDFs and applications where selection is unavailable.
Before you choose
Requires macOS 15 or later and Apple silicon. Pro unlocks unlimited screen translation, but its price was not verified. Using an external model can send content to that provider and incur separate charges; offline accuracy and privacy behavior were not independently tested.
Workflow and handoff
Translate a short non-sensitive passage, compare names and figures with the original, and confirm which model will receive the text.
Pricing and practical limits
Requires macOS 15 or later and Apple silicon. Pro unlocks unlimited screen translation, but its price was not verified. Using an external model can send content to that provider and incur separate charges; offline accuracy and privacy behavior were not independently tested.
Review method
Official product evidence reviewed on 2026-10-09; product artwork inspected visually. No hands-on vendor application test was performed. Application performance, security claims and plan enforcement were not independently tested.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.
| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product workflow | Awnsy is a macOS menu-bar translator for selected text and text captured from screen regions. It offers on-device text recognition and a built-in offline translation model, with optional OpenAI or Anthropic keys. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-09 |
| Pricing and restrictions | Requires macOS 15 or later and Apple silicon. Pro unlocks unlimited screen translation, but its price was not verified. Using an external model can send content to that provider and incur separate charges; offline accuracy and privacy behavior were not independently tested. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-09 |
Understand the total cost
Awnsy pricing & plans
Pro
Not listed
Price unverified
- Included scope
- Unlimited screen translation
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Frequently asked questions
Was the application hands-on tested?
No. This listing is based on dated official-source evidence and a visual artwork check. Unconfirmed costs and restrictions are identified explicitly.
What is Awnsy used for?
Awnsy is a macOS menu-bar translator for selected text and text captured from screen regions. It offers on-device text recognition and a built-in offline translation model, with optional OpenAI or Anthropic keys.
Does Awnsy have a free plan?
Free Mac App Store download; the exact screen-translation allowance was not published in the reviewed page.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.
How much does Awnsy cost?
No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use Awnsy through an API?
Not verified: a public Awnsy API was not established. Optional provider keys are a separate feature.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
Requires macOS 15 or later and Apple silicon. Pro unlocks unlimited screen translation, but its price was not verified. Using an external model can send content to that provider and incur separate charges; offline accuracy and privacy behavior were not independently tested.
Price history
No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.
How this profile is supported
Official product information
Current official product source read individually; product artwork inspected visually.
Read original source ↗Pricing review
Official product page reviewed for disclosed costs; unverified prices and allowances are identified in the listing.
Read original source ↗Facts apply to the named version and check date. Send a sourced correction if something changed.