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Tipword vs Tindy

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Tipword compared with Tindy
DetailTipword logo TipwordTindy logo Tindy
What it doesHold a key over any word on your Mac and see its translation right beside it 10 minutes a day to a calmer home
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelPaid Free trial
Pricing$12 once, not per month. Includes all 54 languages, works in every app and PDF, supports up to 3 Macs, and 1 year of free updates. 14-day money-back guarantee. Tindy Pro: $7.99 per month or $19.99 per year. All plans include a 3-day free trial.
Key features
  • Translate any word by holding Option and pointing at it
  • Works in films, PDFs, websites, chats and every app
  • Supports 54 languages total
  • 20 languages with offline translation on macOS 15 or later
  • Reads text in images, PDFs and screenshots
  • Lives in menu bar and never requires selecting text
  • License works on up to 3 Macs
  • One year of free updates included
  • Private with Google key: only the word you point at is sent to Google
  • Sm'ore: family chore cards dealt to everyone for 10 minutes together
  • Let Go with TindyAI: scan piles to track items leaving your home
  • Before & after photos to track visible progress
  • Wannabe Clutter Free podcast built into the app
  • Achievement system to build tidying habits
  • Shuffle, swap or write custom chores
  • Shared family checklist showing who finished tasks
What makes it different
  • Translates words right where they are without selection or copying, even in subtitles and PDFs
  • 54 languages with 20 available offline on macOS 15 or later
  • One-time $12 payment with no subscription and lifetime access
  • Works in any app, image or PDF on macOS 14 or later
  • Private and secure: offline translation available with no data sent to servers
  • Scientifically-paced 10-minute sessions designed for busy families
  • Integrated Wannabe Clutter Free podcast with 3.5M+ downloads by the app creator
  • TindyAI-powered decluttering that scans and categorizes items automatically
  • Family chores feature that gamifies household tasks for multiple people
  • Visual progress tracking with before & after photos and achievements
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)9 −3 (down) since last check9 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)40
Citation Flow (Majestic)2217
Referring domains (Majestic)275

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