Translation
Spark integrates Apple’s Translation framework to provide real-time game dialogue translation. It includes automatic font switching for different languages and right-to-left (RTL) text support.
Requirements
Section titled “Requirements”- iOS 17.4 or later
- Language packs downloaded on your device
- Game Overlay must be enabled — translation requires the overlay to function
- Open Game Settings for a specific game
- Go to the Translation section
- Enable Translation
- Set your Source Language (the game’s language, usually English)
- Set your Target Language (your preferred language)
Downloading Language Packs
Section titled “Downloading Language Packs”Apple Translation requires language packs to be downloaded:
- In Translation settings, check the status indicator:
- Green checkmark — Language pair is installed and ready
- Blue arrow — Download required
- Red X — Language pair not supported
- Gray question mark — Checking status…
- Tap Download if needed
- Wait for the download to complete
Translation works offline once language packs are installed.
Translation Modes
Section titled “Translation Modes”Standard Mode
Section titled “Standard Mode”Translates dialogue text and replaces it in the text window.
Comparison Mode
Section titled “Comparison Mode”Shows both the original text and the translation, useful for language learning.
Advanced Settings
Section titled “Advanced Settings”Access via Game Settings > Translation > Advanced:
| Setting | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Comparison Mode | Off | Show original and translated text side by side |
| Translate All Text | Off | Translate all on-screen text, not just dialogue |
| Skip Character Names | Off | Don’t translate character names |
| Font Size Adjust | Off | Adjust font size to fit translated text |
Translation Cache
Section titled “Translation Cache”Translations are cached to avoid re-translating the same text. You can clear the cache from:
- Game Settings > Translation > Clear Translation Cache
- In-game overlay — Translation settings section
This is useful if the cache becomes corrupt or contains incorrect translations.
Privacy
Section titled “Privacy”Apple Translation processes text on-device. No game content is sent to external servers. See Apple’s privacy documentation for details.