Translate Your iOS App¶

Ship your iOS app in multiple languages with clean, build-safe translation files.

Why iOS Localization Feels Harder Than It Should¶

Apple provides solid localization infrastructure, but the day-to-day experience involves:

• scattered .strings files across targets and modules
• migrating to String Catalogs (.xcstrings) — Xcode 15's new default — a single JSON file per table with its own structure
• .stringsdict plural logic with its own learning curve
• warnings that surface only after your build breaks
• localization settings that shift between Xcode versions
• escaping rules that silently corrupt strings

GetTranslated.AI handles the translation layer so you can focus on the code. Upload your files, get accurate translations back, and keep shipping.

What iOS Developers Actually Need¶

Most localization tools are built for large teams with dedicated translation departments. iOS devs typically need something simpler:

• clean Localizable.strings output
• full String Catalog (.xcstrings) support — the whole catalog round-trips, all languages in one file, plurals and comments preserved
• correct .stringsdict pluralization
• no broken escape sequences
• comments preserved
• key names untouched
• safe exports for Xcode
• no syntax surprises
• consistency across builds and languages

Translations that compile cleanly and read naturally in every target language.

The iOS Localization Workflow¶

1. Export your strings¶

You can use:

• Xcode's built-in export
• SwiftGen
• your custom build script
• any existing export pipeline you already have
• manual copy/paste

2. Drop your .strings and .stringsdict files into GetTranslated.AI¶

We parse them both — including comments, placeholders, and plural structures.

3. Get instant translations¶

Review the handful that matter: onboarding copy, marketing text, any strings requiring nuance.

The rest translates accurately without manual review.

4. Export back to native iOS formats¶

We preserve:

• keys
• ordering
• placeholders (%@, %d, %f, etc.)
• escaped quotes
• dictionary structure
• plural rules (NSStringLocalizedFormatKey, NSStringPluralRuleType)

5. Drop them back into Xcode and ship¶

Clean builds. Accurate translations. Faster releases.

Full Support for .strings¶

We handle:

• key/value pairs
• comments
• developer notes
• placeholder formats
• escaped characters
• Unicode edge cases
• multi-line strings
• non-standard indentation

Your exported translations come back ready to compile.

Full Support for .stringsdict¶

Pluralization on iOS involves real complexity:

• ”one”
• ”few”
• ”many”
• ”other”
• nested format keys
• XML structures inside plist wrappers

GetTranslated.AI handles all of it:

• preserves your plural structure
• translates only the string content
• keeps keys, placeholders, and rules intact
• ensures dictionary logic stays build-safe

No malformed .stringsdict errors. No broken plurals. No language-specific plural crashes in production.

Consistency Without the Busywork¶

The hard part of localization is not the initial translation — it is keeping things consistent across releases and languages.

We use:

Translation Memory¶

Never retranslate “Sign In” or “Change Password” again. Once translated, it is remembered and reused consistently.

Protected Terms¶

Lock product names, company names, and key phrases. Prevent unwanted creative translations of your brand terminology.

AI Tone Tune¶

Set the tone — friendly, concise, formal — and apply it consistently across all languages.

Version History¶

See exactly what changed between releases.

Built for Devs, Not Localization Managers¶

Other tools assume:

• multiple reviewers
• role-based workflows
• translation departments
• glossary meetings
• content governance committees

You probably have:

• a repo
• a deadline
• and 200 strings to localize tonight

GetTranslated.AI respects that:

• no complex setup
• no workflow diagrams
• no per-seat billing
• no organizational overhead

It fits into your existing development workflow — not the other way around.

Plays Nicely With Your Toolchain¶

Drop your translated files into:

• Xcode projects
• SwiftGen pipelines
• custom build scripts
• Fastlane flows
• Tuist
• manual workflows
• CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab, Bitrise, CircleCI)

If Xcode accepts it, it works.

Perfect for Testing New Markets¶

Want to see how your onboarding performs in Spanish? Or check if German speakers bounce at a certain step? Or test Japanese UI with your global audience?

Translations take seconds, so you can validate new markets before committing to a full rollout.

Predictable Pricing¶

No per-word billing.
No per-language billing.
No seat-based pricing.
No feature-gated tiers.

Just simple, predictable pricing so you can focus on shipping.

Who This Is Built For¶

• Indie developers
• Small iOS teams
• Fast-moving startups
• Contractors and freelancers
• Mobile teams shipping weekly
• Anyone who prefers clarity over complexity

If you have been putting off localization because the tooling felt like too much overhead, this gets you there in minutes.

Why Teams Choose GetTranslated for iOS Localization¶

Teams typically pick GetTranslated.AI when they need to:

• keep .strings and .stringsdict files build-safe
• move from manual localization to repeatable release workflows
• reduce rework with Translation Memory and protected terms
• ship additional languages without adding process overhead

It is a practical fit for developer-led teams that want reliable iOS localization without enterprise complexity.

Ready to Move Forward?¶

Choose the path that fits where you are right now:

• Start free now: Create your account and use the Personal plan free forever. Need more features? Every paid plan starts with a 14-day trial.
• Compare plans: See pricing to find the right fit for your app and team.
• Get the free launch checklist: Use the App Localization Launch Checklist and share it with your team before release.

Final Thoughts¶

iOS localization does not have to be a bottleneck. With clean .strings support, correct .stringsdict handling, AI-powered consistency, and a workflow that fits naturally into development, you can:

• ship more languages
• reach more users
• move faster
• avoid errors
• and skip the tedious parts

Your app is already well-built — now let it reach the users who need it in their own language.

Let AI handle the repetitive translation work so you can focus on building.

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