Yandex Translate

Direct Cursus Computer Systems Trading LLC · Quick translator that can work offline and translate text from photos

Bundle ID ru.yandex.translate
Version analyzed 110.4
Build framework Native Android
SDKs detected 11
Analyzed 2026-10-03
Exploratory agent run

What Yandex Translate does

Yandex Translate is a multi-modal linguistic utility designed for mobile platforms to facilitate bidirectional translation across various input formats, including text, voice, and visual data. The application integrates optical character recognition (OCR) for real-time image processing, speech-to-text for conversational mediation, and offline processing capabilities via downloadable language packs. It serves as a comprehensive communication tool, offering system-level integration and data persistence for curated translation collections.

Observed on screen

  • Text Translation Facilitates manual string input for immediate conversion between source and target languages with support for predictive typing.
  • Image Translation (OCR) Utilizes the device camera to detect, extract, and translate text from physical objects or stored images in real-time.
  • Voice and Dialog Mode Enables synchronous speech-to-speech translation, allowing two users to conduct a conversation by toggling language-specific microphones.
  • Website Translation Provides a dedicated interface for rendering and translating entire web pages from a provided URL.
  • Offline Mode Supports the download of localized dictionaries and translation engines to maintain functionality without an active network connection.
  • Collections and Favorites Offers a storage system for bookmarking specific translations and organizing them into categorized sets for future reference.
  • System Integration Includes advanced configuration for automatic language detection, text-to-speech playback, and translation overlays within third-party applications.
  • History Management Maintains a searchable log of previous translation queries with options to clear or synchronize data.

Written from a FlyTrap agent exploring the app on a real device, not from the store listing. It covers only the screens that run reached, so anything behind a login, paywall or region lock is absent.

Static + runtime analysis

SDKs detected

11 SDKs found across 7 categories. Click any SDK to see every other app that uses it.

All SDKs
From manifest + Info.plist

Permissions requested 6 sensitive

33 permissions requested at runtime. Colors reflect platform sensitivity tier.

Post notifications sensitive

Post notifications to the system.

Microphone sensitive

Record audio from the microphone.

Write storage sensitive

Write files to shared external storage. No-op for apps targeting Android 11+.

Find accounts on device sensitive

Read the list of accounts known to the device.

Camera sensitive

Take pictures and record video.

Connect to Bluetooth devices sensitive

Connect to paired Bluetooth devices.

Network state standard

Read connectivity information.

Wi-Fi state standard

Read Wi-Fi connection information.

Change network state standard

Change network connectivity state.

DETECT SCREEN CAPTURE standard
Foreground service standard

Run a foreground service.

Foreground service: special use standard

Required for foreground services of type specialUse.

Internet access standard

Open network sockets.

Modify audio settings standard

Modify global audio settings.

Use account credentials standard

Request authentication tokens from the AccountManager.

Manage accounts standard

Manage accounts in the AccountManager.

Act as account authenticator standard

Act as the AccountAuthenticator for the AccountManager.

Run at startup standard

Receive the BOOT_COMPLETED broadcast.

Display over other apps standard

Draw windows on top of other apps. Granted from system settings.

Foreground service: screen capture standard

Required for foreground services of type mediaProjection.

FLASHLIGHT standard
Read sync settings standard

Read account sync settings.

Write sync settings standard

Write account sync settings.

com.yandex.permission.READ CREDENTIALS standard
com.yandex.permission.AM COMMUNICATION standard
Vibrate standard

Control the vibrator.

com.google.android.gms.permission.AD ID standard
Biometric authentication standard

Authenticate using biometric hardware.

Fingerprint authentication standard

Authenticate using fingerprint hardware.

Wake lock standard

Keep the device awake.

com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE standard
ru.yandex.translate.DYNAMIC RECEIVER NOT EXPORTED PERMISSION standard
com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND GET INSTALL REFERRER SERVICE standard

Frequently asked questions

What FlyTrap detected inside Yandex Translate.

What does Yandex Translate do?

Yandex Translate is a multi-modal linguistic utility designed for mobile platforms to facilitate bidirectional translation across various input formats, including text, voice, and visual data. The application integrates optical character recognition (OCR) for real-time image processing, speech-to-text for conversational mediation, and offline processing capabilities via downloadable language packs. It serves as a comprehensive communication tool, offering system-level integration and data persistence for curated translation collections. This comes from a FlyTrap agent exploring the app on a real device, so it covers only the screens that run reached.

What is Yandex Translate built with?

Yandex Translate by Direct Cursus Computer Systems Trading LLC is built with Native Android. FlyTrap determined this by analyzing the app's compiled binary, not from anything the developer published.

What SDKs does Yandex Translate use?

FlyTrap detected 11 third-party SDKs inside Yandex Translate, including AppLovin MAX, Firebase Cloud Messaging and Google Identity Credentials. They span areas such as Ads, Push Notifications, Authentication and Anti-Abuse. The full list, grouped by category, is on this page.

What permissions does Yandex Translate request?

Yandex Translate requests 33 permissions. 6 of these are sensitive, such as Post notifications, Microphone and Write storage. Each is listed above with its platform sensitivity tier.

Is Yandex Translate safe to use?

FlyTrap reports what an app contains, it does not issue a safety verdict. Yandex Translate requests 33 permissions (6 sensitive) and bundles 11 third-party SDKs. Reviewing those alongside the developer helps you decide what you are comfortable granting.

What platforms is Yandex Translate available on?

The version FlyTrap analyzed targets Android.