Yitap — One-Tap Translate for China
Skip the 4-layer menus. Launch straight into official, high-accuracy translation tools inside Alipay, WeChat, and Meituan from your home screen.
Apple Shortcuts
Opens directly in Apple Shortcuts. Add to Home Screen, Lock Screen, or Action Button in 10 seconds.
Install iOS ShortcutAndroid APK & Widget
Ultra-lightweight (<1MB) launcher with a 1x1 instant-jump desktop widget and App Shortcuts menu.
Download Android APKWhy Use Built-In Translation Instead of Google Translate?
Works Without VPN
Google Translate is blocked in mainland China without an active VPN. Yitap uses domestic Chinese services that run natively at high speed on local Wi-Fi or eSIM.
16-Language Live Engine
Direct jump into Alipay's official multilingual translation center (English, French, German, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Japanese, Korean, and more).
Menu & Sign Photo Scan
Instant camera mode in Alipay and WeChat to translate restaurant menus, subway signs, and hospital receipts in real-time.
Meituan Delivery Helper
Launch Meituan with Alipay's floating translation overlay so you can order food and groceries with automatic English translations.
3-Step Quick Setup
Get the Tool
Tap Install iOS Shortcut in Safari or Download APK on your Android phone.
Add to Home Screen
iOS: Share > Add to Home Screen.
Android: Long-press desktop > Add Yitap Widget.
One Tap Translate
Tap the icon whenever you encounter Chinese text. Straight into the tool, zero searching.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Yitap work without installing Google Translate?
Yitap doesn't need Google Translate or a VPN. It triggers deep links into the built-in translation engines already inside your Chinese apps (Alipay has a native 16-language translation suite, WeChat has scan-to-translate, and Meituan runs with translation overlay inside Alipay).
Do I need a VPN to use Yitap?
No! Unlike Google Translate which is blocked on Chinese mobile networks without a VPN, Yitap connects directly to mainland domestic services (Alipay, WeChat) that run at full local speeds.
How do I add Yitap to my iPhone Home Screen or Action Button?
Tap 'Install iOS Shortcut' in Safari on your iPhone, then tap 'Add Shortcut'. Long-press Yitap in the Shortcuts app and choose 'Add to Home Screen'. If you have an iPhone 15 Pro, 16, or newer, go to Settings > Action Button > Shortcut > select Yitap for a one-click translation trigger anywhere.
How do I install the Android APK?
Tap 'Download Android APK' to get the package. Allow installing from your browser when prompted. Once installed, long-press your home screen to add the Yitap 1x1 widget for instant, zero-tap translation launching.
Is Yitap safe and private?
Yes. Yitap requires zero permissions on iOS (it is an open Apple Shortcut you can inspect). On Android, it does not record your screen or read your clipboard — it simply launches the official apps via standard Android Intents.