Chat-Style Conversations & Smarter Translations

Version 1.16 — Chat-Style Conversations & Smarter Translations

This release reshapes the iOS app around real two-way conversation, with context-aware translation, native-language voices, and a smoother first run for new users.

Download Clone Voice Translator on the App Store →

New: Two-Way Chat History

Both halves of the translation view now display a scrolling chat history.

Each side reads upright from its own edge of the screen
All prior turns visible to both participants
Auto-scrolls to the newest message as the conversation progresses
One-tap refresh button to start a fresh conversation anytime

New: Context-Aware Translations

Each translation now includes recent prior turns as context.

Pronouns, names, and tone stay consistent across the conversation
Register locks in — Japanese keigo stays keigo, casual French stays casual
Powered by an upgraded backend that passes the last 30 turns to the translation model
Context is free — only the new sentence counts against your monthly character quota

New: Native-Language Default Voices

Every account now starts with a small library of high-quality default voices, no cloning required.

Voices trained per target language (English, Japanese, and more)
The voice picker on your side automatically defaults to a voice trained in your listener's language for the most natural output
Your own personal clones override defaults when you're ready

New: Quick Language Setup on First Launch

A one-screen setup at first launch asks which two languages you'll use most.

Pre-filled from your device language
Stored locally — no re-prompting on every session
Language pickers in the app can override anytime

New: Speak or Type

A keyboard button now sits beside the microphone on each half.

Speak when it's natural, type when it isn't
Works on both halves with an upright text-input sheet
Quietly useful in noisy cafés and silent meeting rooms

New: See Who's Speaking

Every chat bubble shows the voice that read it aloud.

Small voice-name footer per bubble (e.g. Rachel, Yukiko)
Currently-playing message pulses with a soft glow so you always know which audio is making the sound

Improved: Try Before You Clone

New users can now experience translation immediately, without cloning their voice first.

Default voices play out of the box
A friendly post-translation prompt offers cloning after the user has felt the magic — not before
Cloning remains available anytime under Settings → Your Voice

Improved: Reliability & Trust

Expired sessions now auto-detect and return the user to sign-in cleanly instead of failing silently
First-time voice upload reliability fixed — clear errors with a link to Settings for permissions
Microphone & speech-recognition prompts updated with concrete examples for clarity

Plans & Pricing (Updated)

Free (Starter): 5,000 characters/month, 1 temporary voice clone
Pro: $9/month — 100,000 characters, 3 voice clones (3-month duration), priority processing
Business: $29/month — 360,000 characters, 10 voice clones, API access, commercial license

Platform & Backend Improvements

Backend default voice catalog (Rachel, Adam, Yukiko, Bella, Josh) available to every user
Translation API extended with optional context parameter for multi-turn LLM context
Optional voiceId on /speak with language-based server fallback

Get the update on the App Store →