Frequently Asked Questions

TapSay detects your browser's language setting and starts with a matching phrasebook. You can switch to any of 119 languages — covering 241 countries and territories — instantly using the language selector. TapSay does not use GPS or track your location.

Tap the language icon at the bottom of any card to instantly switch your dialect. The app remembers your choice for your next session, so you're always ready to go.

Yes. TapSay is a Progressive Web App (PWA) that caches all phrasebook content locally. Visit the app once with internet, and every card is available offline — perfect for airports, rural areas, or avoiding data roaming charges abroad.

TapSay offers 45 travel phrase cards completely free. The full phrasebook with 693 phrase cards across all 30 categories is available through a one-time purchase — no subscriptions, no recurring fees.

TapSay supports 119 languages and dialects across 241 countries and territories, covering every major travel destination worldwide — from Spanish, French, and Japanese to Thai, Vietnamese, Swahili, and many more.

TapSay is purpose-built for travelers. Instead of typing sentences, you swipe through pre-translated, phonetically spelled flashcards organized by real travel situations like hotels, restaurants, and emergencies. It works fully offline, requires no account, and collects zero personal data.

No. TapSay requires no sign-up, no email, and no personal information. Open the website, and you can start using it immediately. Your language preference is stored locally on your device only.

TapSay is a Progressive Web App — no app store needed.

iPhone: Open tapsay.me in Safari → tap Share → "Add to Home Screen."
Android: Open in Chrome → tap "Install App" or "Add to Home Screen."

TapSay covers 30 travel categories including:
— Greetings & polite phrases
— Hotel check-in & requests
— Restaurant ordering & dietary needs
— Directions & transport
— Shopping & bargaining
— Emergencies & medical
— Outdoor activities & sightseeing

Yes. Every phrase card includes a phonetic pronunciation guide written in your native script, so you can read the phrase aloud even if you can't read the local script. This makes it easy to communicate at markets, restaurants, and hotels.

Absolutely. TapSay follows a privacy-first design. We don't require accounts, don't store personal data on any server, don't track your location, and don't use cookies for advertising. All preferences are stored locally on your device.

Yes. TapSay works on any device with a modern web browser — phones, tablets, laptops, and desktops. The interface adapts to your screen size automatically.