A great idea, with two major concerns
There are two issues that might deter you from using the app, though. Perhaps the biggest problem is that Google Play Protect blocks the app’s installation due to its sensitive permissions. More specifically, it records your screen and utilizes the “display over other apps” permission. You can temporarily pause Play Protect to install PlayTranslate, but I would caution less tech-savvy users to simply skip the app. In saying so, this is an open-source app, which means you can comb through it yourself if you’d like to check for security issues.
Another potential issue is that the developer has used generative AI to assist with the development of the app. The creator claims to be a senior iOS developer and admitted that the initial prototype was vibecoded. However, they said that they now “direct Claude heavily,” review the app code, and make/validate all the “architectural decisions.” That’s somewhat encouraging news, as purely vibecoded apps pose a security risk if the creator lacks the expertise to adequately review the resulting code. Nevertheless, I completely understand if you want to skip an app developed with generative AI.
