Bascule: Real Live Translator · Office #49,789

What it is

Calls itself “interpreter”.

• Calls itself: interpreter

“…real interpreter”

Where it puts itself

Claims “first”. Rules out “Audio is never recorded”.

• Superlative claim: first
• Says it will not: Audio is never recorded

“Our first iPhone app, in public beta on TestFlight.”

“Audio is never recorded, and summaries stay on your phone.”

What it costs

A free tier, free forever. Prices quoted: US$4.99, US$5.69.

• Free plan: free forever
• Price: US$4.99 · US$5.69

“US$4.99 · Get it →”

“US$5.69 · Get it →”

“Free, with Bascule+ for smarter AI translation.”

Who it sells to

Sells to consumers. Built for solo users. Available in 6 languages.

• Sells to: consumers
• Company size: solo / indie
• Languages: 6 languages

“A small indie studio making room for a simpler everyday. Thoughtful apps, useful templates, and a few things just for you.”

“A small indie studio making room for a simpler everyday.”

How it runs

A mobile app for iOS. Runs locally and works offline. Distributed through the TestFlight. AI is a side feature. Built with Gumroad.

• Kind: mobile
• Runs on: iOS
• Runs where: on the device, offline
• Distributed via: TestFlight
• AI role: a side feature
• Payments: Gumroad

“Bascule turns your iPhone into a real interpreter for two.”

“Works offline. Apple Translate runs right on your iPhone, free and private.”

What it works with

Runs inside Apple Translate. Names TestFlight on its pages.

• Runs inside: Apple Translate
• Names: TestFlight

“Apple Translate runs right on your iPhone, free and private.”

“Bascule turns your iPhone into a real interpreter for two.”

What it offers as proof

In beta. Try it without signing up.

• Stage: beta
• Instant signup: yes
• Trial asks for: nothing

“Our first iPhone app, in public beta on TestFlight.”

“Join the beta”