About this app
Whenever you need translation during your travels, business trips or while studying a language just bring Papago, a smart parrot who can translate multiple languages for you.
▶ What does ‘Papago’ mean?
In Esperanto, Papago refers to a parrot, a bird with language abilities.
Papago supports 14 languages : Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Spanish, French, Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian, Russian, German, Italian and Arabic.
▶ Main features
1) Text Translation
Real-time text translation for phrases and words
2) Image Translation
Automatic recognition and translation of text in the image by taking a picture and pressing the button
3) Voice Translation
Real-time voice translation to both text and audio
4) Offline translation
Can translate even in offline
5) Conversation Translation
Simultaneously speak in each other’s language when talking one-on-one with a foreigner
6) Handwriting Translation
Handwriting translation that finds the correct word and translation when you write using your finger
7) Website Translation
Automatic translation for all content when you include the URL of a foreign website
8) Edu
Taking a picture of the passage you want to study will create a
My Note that you can use to study passages and words
9) Papago Mini
Automatic in-screen translation by Papago Mini when you copy the text in any application
10) Dictionary
Dictionary information provided to check additional meanings other than initial translation results
Be confident anytime, anywhere with your translating partner Papago!
Papago Facebook Like : https://www.facebook.com/NaverPapago
Papago Instagram Follow : https://www.instagram.com/papago_naver/
▶ Required app permissions:
· Microphone : allows voice/conversation translation.
· Camera : allows image translation.
· Files and Media : You can save self-taken photos on your device (only on devices with OS version 9.0 or earlier).
· Notifications: Receive notifications related to using Papago Mini, downloading word cards and offline translation content, and document translation progress. (For devices running OS version 13.0 or higher)
※ Available for Android 8.0 and up only.
※ Available on PC and mobile. https://papago.naver.com
※ For app-related issues and errors: https://goo.gl/9LZLRe
Developer Contact No.:
1588-3820
178-1, Green Factory, Jeongja-dong, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Seoul
Editor's Take
Naver Papago - AI Translator sits at 4.6 stars across 167.1 thousand ratings on Google Play, and is still building an audience.
That score is hard to fake on a utility app — it usually signals a tool that stays out of your way, does one thing well, and doesn't pepper you with upsells.
NAVER Corp. is the publisher behind this release; we'd suggest taking a quick look at their other titles on Google Play if the style clicks with you. The last visible update lands 2026-02-24, which is a small but useful signal that the team is still shipping fixes rather than treating the app as abandoned.
Who This App Is For
A quick read on the audiences this app tends to click with, based on its category, content rating and track record on Google Play.
- Family-friendly playersContent is rated Everyone, so it's a safe pick for shared devices.
- Power usersBuilt for people who want a focused utility, not a feed.
- Quality-first downloadersConsistently high ratings make this a low-risk trial, even at full volume on a new device.
- Free-tier explorersFree on Google Play, so you can trial the loop before deciding if it earns space on your home screen.
At a Glance
thumb_up What stands out
- Consistent high ratingsA 4.6-star average across 167.1 thousand ratings is a strong quality signal.
- Free to try on Google PlayNo upfront cost, so you can confirm the loop clicks before committing time or in-app purchases.
- Actively maintainedLast visible update 2026-02-24, suggesting the team is still shipping fixes.
- Known publisherPublished by NAVER Corp. — worth checking their catalogue for similar titles.
info Things to know
- Smaller user baseNiche community means fewer community guides — great for discovery, slower for help with edge cases.
- In-app purchases may applyFree-to-play economics are common in this category — open the Google Play listing to confirm the monetization model before committing.
- Check device compatibilityOlder devices or restricted regions sometimes filter out specific Google Play listings. Confirm on the official page before setting aside time.