BEAST Currency Converter and Translate Language Auto • EA both aim to enhance the international shopping experience on Shopify, but address distinct needs. BEAST focuses solely on currency conversion, automatically displaying prices in the customer's local currency based on their location. It emphasizes ease of use with one-click currency addition and automatic converter placement, aiming to reduce cart abandonment. Translate Language Auto • EA, on the other hand, provides comprehensive language translation powered by Google Translate. It translates the entire storefront, including app content, into over 240 languages, prioritizing accessibility and removing language barriers for a broader international audience. BEAST Currency Converter is ideally suited for merchants who primarily need to address currency conversion issues and find Google Translate options less precise than native currency support. Translate Language Auto • EA, however, is best for merchants wanting to localize their entire storefront experience into multiple languages quickly and easily. Both apps grapple with Shopify's checkout limitations, but approach addressing it differently, with BEAST using informational messages and Translate relying on Google Translate.
1,113 reviews
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BEAST Currency Converter converts prices to your customers local currency, making shopping easy.
Automatically translate your app into 240+ languages. Setup in less than a minute & unlimited use!
| Rating | 4.6/5 | 5/5 |
Rating BEAST Currency Converter4.6/5 Translate Language Auto • EA5/5 | ||
| Reviews | 1113 | 20 |
Reviews BEAST Currency Converter1113 Translate Language Auto • EA20 | ||
| Primary Function | Currency Conversion | Language Translation |
Primary Function BEAST Currency ConverterCurrency Conversion Translate Language Auto • EALanguage Translation | ||
| Technology | Automatic location-based conversion | Google Translate API |
Technology BEAST Currency ConverterAutomatic location-based conversion Translate Language Auto • EAGoogle Translate API | ||
| Ease of Setup | One-click currency addition | Enable app for automatic translation |
Ease of Setup BEAST Currency ConverterOne-click currency addition Translate Language Auto • EAEnable app for automatic translation | ||
| Storefront Coverage | Currency conversion on product and cart pages | Full storefront translation, including apps |
Storefront Coverage BEAST Currency ConverterCurrency conversion on product and cart pages Translate Language Auto • EAFull storefront translation, including apps | ||
| Target Merchant | Businesses focused on accurate currency display | Businesses prioritizing broad language accessibility |
Target Merchant BEAST Currency ConverterBusinesses focused on accurate currency display Translate Language Auto • EABusinesses prioritizing broad language accessibility | ||
| Price Display at Checkout | Informative message on cart page | Utilizes Google Translate on cart and checkout pages |
Price Display at Checkout BEAST Currency ConverterInformative message on cart page Translate Language Auto • EAUtilizes Google Translate on cart and checkout pages | ||
| Number of Languages/Currencies | All currencies | 240+ languages |
Number of Languages/Currencies BEAST Currency ConverterAll currencies Translate Language Auto • EA240+ languages | ||
| Manual Adjustments | Manual currency switcher available | Limited manual adjustments (relies on Google Translate) |
Manual Adjustments BEAST Currency ConverterManual currency switcher available Translate Language Auto • EALimited manual adjustments (relies on Google Translate) | ||
Choosing between BEAST Currency Converter and Translate Language Auto • EA depends heavily on your specific needs. If your primary concern is accurately displaying prices in your customers' local currencies, and you prefer native currency support over automated translation, BEAST Currency Converter is the better option. The large number of reviews, despite the slightly lower rating, suggests a more established user base and potentially greater reliability in the long run.
However, if you are aiming for complete language localization of your store with minimal setup effort, and are comfortable relying on Google Translate's capabilities, Translate Language Auto • EA is the preferred choice. While it has fewer reviews, the perfect 5/5 rating is promising. Consider your target audience and which aspect – accurate currency or broad language support – is more critical for their shopping experience. Remember that neither app can directly alter the Shopify checkout, so consider how important the checkout page is for your target user.
Translate Language Auto • EA is likely easier to set up, requiring just enabling the app for automatic translation. BEAST Currency Converter requires adding currencies, but this is done with a 'push of a button'.
BEAST Currency Converter is likely to offer more accurate currency conversion, since it does not use Google Translate, but native currency support.
Neither app can directly change the currency or language on the Shopify checkout page due to Shopify limitations. BEAST Currency Converter uses messages to inform customers, while Translate Language Auto uses Google Translate on all pages.
Translate Language Auto • EA is better suited for a store targeting customers in many different languages, offering translation into over 240 languages.
If you require both currency conversion and comprehensive language translation, you might consider using both apps in conjunction, or searching for a single app that offers both functionalities natively (though that wasn't an option in the provided dataset). BEAST Currency Converter handles currency effectively, and Translate Language Auto • EA handles language.
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