LocalizeBot

LocalizeBot is a macOS application that automates localization for iOS and macOS apps built in Xcode. Developers drag in .xliff or .xcloc export files, and the app translates the contained strings using either OpenAI or Google Cloud Translation, chosen by the user. A built-in "Apple Glossaries" feature automatically applies Apple's own translations for common system UI terms, so a localized app's standard controls read consistently with the rest of iOS or macOS rather than sounding machine-translated. The tool is built for a narrow audience: solo developers and small teams who want to add multiple languages to an app without hiring translators or setting up a dedicated localization workflow. To improve translation quality, users can attach context, such as descriptions of what a given string is for or comments taken from source code, before running the translation. Output integrates back into the standard Xcode localization workflow rather than requiring a separate export/import step. The site does not disclose pricing, a company name beyond the LocalizeBot product itself, or a founding year; it is associated with the developer known as @sarunw. Because translation is delegated to OpenAI or Google Cloud Translation rather than a purpose-built localization model, quality depends on how well those general-purpose services handle app-specific terminology.