strings.dev review
A focused way to translate native app strings, with a free tier and developer workflows.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
strings.dev is a cloud localization service for developers working on iOS and Android apps. It translates native Xcode .xcloc and .xcstrings files and Android strings.xml files into any of 52 supported locales, returning translations in the original format. App descriptions and per-string notes provide context, while placeholder protection helps preserve URLs, email addresses, social handles, and specified brand phrases. Its narrow focus suits solo developers and small teams localizing in-app text, rather than organizations seeking website or app-store metadata localization.
The free Indie plan includes one developer seat, one language, and one project, with unlimited word translations and app and brand localization. Indie Plus is priced per app: according to the vendor's pricing page, it costs $20 per month with monthly billing or $10 per month with annual billing ($120 per year). Both paid options include unlimited languages, two projects, brand context, and a QA and analytics dashboard. The free plan is a practical starting point for a single-language project; teams needing more languages or projects will need Indie Plus.
Developer workflows are a notable part of the product: CLI scripts and a REST API can upload strings, check translation status, and export translations, while an MCP server connects coding agents. Listed integrations include Claude, Cursor, and GitHub Copilot. A QA dashboard flags failed translations for review and retry. This combination is suited to developers who want localization close to their app workflow and can work with files or developer tools. Choose another product if localization needs extend to websites or app-store metadata, or if a broader platform and integration set is central to the decision.
strings.dev pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Supports Xcode .xcloc and .xcstrings plus Android strings.xml files.
- Protects placeholders, URLs, email addresses, handles, and brand phrases.
- CLI, REST API, and MCP workflows support translation and export.
- Where it doesn't
- Focuses on in-app strings, not websites or app-store metadata.
- Indie limits you to 1 developer seat, 1 language, and 1 project.
- Indie Plus is priced per app, with monthly or annual billing.
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