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Putnik

Freemium#28 of 52 in Live Speech Translation Apps

Putnik: A free Android translator with offline speech, text, and two-way conversation mode. Ranked #28 of 52 in Live Speech Translation Apps by our editors (6.1/10); pricing: Free plan; best for android travelers who need offline speech translation.

6.1/10Editor score
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At a glance

  • Editor score
    6.1 / 10
  • Pricing
    Free plan
  • Best for
    Android travelers who need offline speech translation
  • Free plan
    Yes
  • Conversation mode
    Two-way
  • Facts checked
    4 Oct 2026

  • Where it wins

    • Speech recognition and translation run on-device after model downloads.
    • Two-sided pass-the-phone layout supports spoken conversations.
    • Download language models individually and get spoken translation output.

  • Where it doesn't

    • Android only, with no listed iOS or desktop app.
    • Free version limits translation directions; other languages require in-app purchases.
    • Published language counts differ: the vendor site lists 21, while Google Play lists 30.

Our verdict on Putnik

Putnik is an Android translation app from Kodawarians for travelers who need speech or typed-text translation, including when offline. It combines speech input, on-device recognition, translation, and spoken output, with a two-sided pass-the-phone layout for conversation. Its mobile-only scope and solo or small-team fit make it a focused choice rather than a cross-platform translation service.

Offline use is central to Putnik: translation, speech recognition, and text-to-speech run on the device after language models are downloaded. Models can be downloaded individually, giving travelers a way to select the languages they need before a trip. The app also supports typed text, so it can serve when speaking is inconvenient. Conversation mode places each side of a two-way exchange in a pass-the-phone layout. Buyers should plan for model downloads in advance if they need offline translation.

Putnik has a free version, but the Google Play listing says it limits translation directions. In-app purchases unlock other languages and include a monthly subscription or a one-time option. The vendor website lists 21 supported languages, while the app listing describes 30, so the available language set may depend on the listing or version a buyer consults. Putnik is best suited to Android travelers who value on-device offline translation and a simple shared conversation flow. Those who need iOS or desktop access, or want unrestricted language directions at no cost, should look elsewhere.

Putnik pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices re-checked Oct 2026.
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Putnik fact sheet

Free planYes
Paid fromNot verified
Supported languages30
Conversation modeTwo-way
Offline translationYes
Camera translationNot verified
Platformsandroid
Conversation historyNot verified
DeploymentMobile
PlatformsAndroid
SupportEmail
Built forSolo, Small business (editorial estimate)
PricingFree plan
Websiteputnik.app
Facts checked4 Oct 2026

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