Do I need to download from the App Store or Google Play?

No. TapSay is a Progressive Web App (PWA). You install it directly from the browser by adding it to your home screen — no app store, no review process, no auto-updates. It's also less than 5 MB after caching, so it doesn't use the install storage app stores require.

Will it work offline once installed?

Yes. Once you've opened tapsay.me at least once with internet, the entire 119-language phrasebook is cached to your phone. From then on, every translation runs from local cache. No SIM, no Wi-Fi, no roaming, no spinner.

Do I need to sign up or create an account?

No. There is no signup, no email required, no account, no password. Open the URL, use it, done. Nothing about you is stored on any server.

What happens if I clear my browser cache?

If you clear cache before going offline, you'll need to re-open tapsay.me on Wi-Fi/data once to re-cache the phrasebook. If you've added TapSay to your home screen as a PWA, the cached data is more durable and survives normal browser-cache clearing on most platforms.

How big is the install?

Under 5 MB total cache for all 119 languages and 693 phrases. Compare that to traditional translator apps that ask you to download 300+ MB per language pack.

Can I install it on multiple phones?

Yes. There's no license, no per-device limit, no account tying you to one phone. Open the URL on every device — yours, your family's, your kid's school iPad — and add to home screen on each.

What if I don't want to install at all?

You can use TapSay as a regular bookmark or just type tapsay.me into your browser when you need it. The app still works offline if it's been visited recently — see our no-install translator guide for details.

How to Install TapSay (iOS, Android, Desktop)

Help guide · Updated April 2026 · ~1 minute setup · By Rahul Kandoriya

TapSay installs in 30 seconds without an app store. After the first load, the full 119-language phrasebook lives on your phone — works in airplane mode, with no SIM, no Wi-Fi, and no signup. Here's how to install it on iPhone, Android, and desktop.

The 5-step install

1Open tapsay.me in your browser

On any phone or computer with Wi-Fi or data, open tapsay.me in Safari (iPhone) or Chrome (Android, desktop). The app loads instantly. The first load downloads the entire 119-language phrasebook to your browser cache so it works offline forever after.

2Add TapSay to your Home Screen

On iPhone (Safari): tap the Share icon (square with arrow) at the bottom of Safari, scroll down, and tap "Add to Home Screen". Confirm. TapSay now has its own icon.

On Android (Chrome): tap the three-dot menu at the top right and choose "Install app" or "Add to Home Screen".

On desktop (Chrome/Edge): click the install icon in the address bar (looks like a small computer with a down-arrow). TapSay opens in its own window.

3Pick your target language

Open TapSay from your home screen. Use the language dropdown at the top to set the language you want to translate INTO — for example, Spanish for Mexico, Japanese for Tokyo, Vietnamese for Hanoi, Arabic for Cairo. Your choice is remembered for next time.

4Test it in airplane mode

Before your trip, toggle airplane mode on, then open TapSay and tap any phrase. It should speak the translation aloud instantly — no spinner, no "no internet" error. If it works in airplane mode at home, it will work in airplane mode anywhere in the world. This is the test most translator apps fail.

5Use it abroad

Land in your destination. You don't need a SIM card, you don't need Wi-Fi, you don't need to log in. Open TapSay from your home screen, tap a phrase, hold the phone up. The translation plays in the local language. That's the entire workflow.

Per-platform quick reference

Platform	How to install	Notes
iPhone / iPad (Safari)	Share → Add to Home Screen	Must use Safari, not Chrome on iOS
Android (Chrome)	Menu → Install app	Or use the install banner if shown
Android (Samsung Internet)	Menu → Add page to → Home screen	Works the same way
Mac / Windows (Chrome / Edge)	Install icon in address bar	Opens as standalone app window
Mac (Safari 17+)	File → Add to Dock	Treats TapSay as a desktop app
Linux (Chromium-based)	Menu → Install TapSay	Same as desktop Chrome

What you don't have to do

No App Store / Google Play download.
No account, no email, no password.
No payment, no trial, no subscription.
No per-language pack download dance — all 119 languages are cached at once.
No permissions to grant beyond what your browser already has.

Troubleshooting

"Add to Home Screen" doesn't appear on iPhone

You're probably in Chrome on iOS, which doesn't expose the install option. Open the same URL in Safari and the option will appear in the Share menu.

I cleared my browser cache and now it doesn't load offline

Re-open tapsay.me on Wi-Fi once to re-cache. If you installed via "Add to Home Screen", the PWA cache is usually more durable than regular browser cache and survives most cache-clearing.

Can my parents / grandparents use this?

Yes. The install is one tap and there is no account. We've heard from travelers whose 80-year-old parents installed TapSay before a trip and used it without help.

Don't want to install at all?

That's fine — TapSay also works as a no-install translator. Bookmark the URL, or just type tapsay.me when you need it. The app still works offline if it's been visited recently.

Why a PWA, not a native app?

Native apps mean App Store reviews, OS-specific code, mandatory account systems, and 100+ MB downloads. A PWA delivers the same offline behavior at <5 MB, runs on every platform, and doesn't require us to collect any user data to ship updates. It's the right architecture for an honest, free travel tool — see our principles.

What is an offline translator? · No-install translator · Private offline translator · Best offline translator app

Best translator app for travel · Translator for business travel · Translator for students abroad · Translator for medical emergencies · Translator for airport transit

All topics · Our principles · About · Blog

Open TapSay (start the install) Browse topics