# Human-Powered Translation Apps The 'Stepes' App Lets Travelers Summon Translators in Real-Time By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2018-02-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stepes-translation-app References: [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/stepes/id1050066478?mt=8) & [stepes](http://www.stepes.com/) Stepes is an innovative new translation app that bills itself as the "[Uber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uber-2) of translation services," by making use of a network of humans rather than robotic translators to allow users to obtain quick and accurate translations and interpretations. People can use the app to view translators near them, presented on a map interface. They can then push a button to open a line of communication with the translator and procure translation services. App users can summon a translator to translate everything from [voices and videos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-video-translator) to blocks of text, and can even set up in-person appointments for more in-depth translation services. This translation app is set to appeal to a variety of markets. While it's clear that tourists and casual travelers will have use for [real-time translation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realtime-translation1), the app could also be invaluable to business travelers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **On-demand Translation:** The 'Stepes' app allows users to instantly connect with human translators, opening up opportunities for on-demand translation services in various industries. - **Location-based Translators:** Stepes' use of location-based translators revolutionizes how translation services are accessed, creating opportunities for personalized, local translation solutions. - **Multimedia Translation:** Stepes' ability to translate voices, videos, and text opens up new possibilities for seamless communication across different media, suggesting potential applications in multimedia industries. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Travel and Tourism:** Stepes' human-powered translation app offers real-time translation services for tourists and travelers, disrupting traditional language barriers in the travel and tourism industry. - **Language Services:** Stepes' innovative translation app challenges the traditional language service providers, offering faster and more accessible translation solutions for businesses and individuals. - **Media and Entertainment:** Stepes' ability to translate multimedia content paves the way for enhanced international content sharing, presenting disruptive innovation opportunities in the media and entertainment industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Real-Time Translation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realtime-translation-app.md) - [Real-Time Translator Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/babelphone.md) - [Localized App Translation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/translatespace.md) - [Real-Time Call Translation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aiphoneai.md) - [Voice Translation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/articula.md) - [AI Translation Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poptranslate.md) - [App Translation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/app-translation.md) - [Intuitive Traveler Translators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-translator.md) - [App Translation Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talkshift1.md)