Transcy: AI Language Translate vs Ciwi: AI Language Translate
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 8, 2026.
The short answer
- Transcy is detected on 103× as many Shopify stores as Ciwi: 2,255 vs 22 as of Nov 8, 2026.
- On the Shopify App Store: Transcy 4.5 from 2,560 reviews and Ciwi 4.6 from 25 reviews.
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $14.90/month for Transcy and $7.99/month for Ciwi.
- Transcy lists 16 features Ciwi’s listing doesn’t mention, including Auto-redirect, Bulk translation, Country.
Head to head
Multi Language (& RTL), Multi Currency Switcher by Geolocation
- United States
- Germany
- Hong Kong
- Hong Kong
- China
- Germany
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free
- · Auto-translates 3rd-party app content
- · Best for: trying before you commit
- · Built-in language & currency switcher
- · Go live in 1 language & 1 currency
- · Instant on-page translation, no setup
- · Upgrade anytime for full editing + SEO
Local Plus
- · 1 language + currency, 100 products
- · Best for: launching your first market
- · Built-in language & currency switcher
- · SEO-safe URLs, rankings protected
- · See Plan Regional ($29/month) in app
- · Translate and fine tune with AI engines
Continental
- · 15 languages + currencies, 300 products
- · Auto-redirects shoppers to their market
- · Best for: scaling in established markets
- · New content auto-translates on schedule
- · Protect brand & tech terms (200 rules)
- · SEO-safe URLs, rankings protected
Cross-Border
- · 50 languages + currencies, 1500 products
- · Best for: large, fast-growing catalogs
- · Dedicated onboarding specialist
- · New content updates in real time
- · Protect brand & tech terms (500 rules)
- · SEO-safe URLs, rankings protected
Free
- · 500,000 free credits
- · Edit translations anytime
- · Translate into 148 languages
Basic
- · 2M translation credits/month
- · AI glossary for consistent terminology
- · Auto language & currency switching by IP
- · Custom prompts for your brand voice
- · Everything in Free, plus
Pro
- · 5M translation credits/month
- · Automatic translation for new content
- · Everything in Basic, plus
- · Localized product images
- · Multilingual image alt text
Premium
- · 15M translation credits/month
- · Everything in Pro, plus
- · Manual review by translation experts
- · One-on-one human support
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureTranscy is the AI translation app, language translator and currency converter built for Shopify. Translate your store into 147 languages with AI (OpenAI, DeepL, Gemini), convert 168 currencies in real time, and localize images for each market. Auto-detect visitor location to show the right language and currency.
Translate and localize your store with fast, bulk AI translation in 148 languages. Automatically translate products, themes, metafields, images, and SEO content. Go beyond Shopify Translate & Adapt with image translation, third-party app support，RTL support, and flexible language options. Custom glossaries and AI prompts keep translations accurate and consistent with your brand voice.
- Auto language translate & multi currency converter by real-time Exchange Rate
- Unlimited words: translate store into local language endlessly with AI
- Translate image: show images in customers' languages for greater connection
- Translate your store into local language manually, by OpenAI, DeepL, or Experts
- Translate languages(147+) with AI(ChatGPT4,DeepSeek,Qwen)
- Conversion for 200+ currencies and automatically switch based on IP
- Glossaries and language packs ensure that translations are authentic
- Compliant with Shopify data structure, supports meta fields and Liquid
All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure |  Transcy |  Ciwi |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 2,255(ahead) | 22 |
| Net store change, 28 days | −55 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | 22 | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | 11% | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty, Home & Garden | Electronics, Home & Garden, Apparel & Accessories |
| Top store countries | United States, Germany, Hong Kong | Hong Kong, China, Germany |
Reviews
| Measure | Transcy | Ciwi |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.5 ★ | 4.6 ★(ahead) |
| App Store reviews | 2,560(ahead) | 25 |
| New reviews, 28 days | 0 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | 34% | Not enough data |
FAQ
Transcy and Ciwi: common questions
- Which is more popular, Transcy or Ciwi?
- Transcy is detected on 103× as many Shopify stores as Ciwi: 2,255 vs 22 as of Nov 8, 2026.
- Is Transcy or Ciwi cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $14.90/month for Transcy and $7.99/month for Ciwi. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- Which has better reviews, Transcy or Ciwi?
- On the Shopify App Store: Transcy 4.5 from 2,560 reviews and Ciwi 4.6 from 25 reviews.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Transcy lists 16 the others don’t mention, such as Auto-redirect, Bulk translation, Country, Country selector. A feature missing from a listing may still be supported; this compares what each App Store listing says.
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Nov 8, 2026; estimated figures are labeled.
How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Nov 8, 2026. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.