You’ve got Xcode projects in multiple languages and keep losing track of .xcstrings and .strings?

BetterLocale Code takes that pain away: You manage, edit and convert your localization files directly on your Mac – structured, safe and without Excel or plain text chaos.

 

▶ Why you need this app

• You want to make your app multilingual without drowning in a mess of strings.

• You want to use translations without paying expensive agencies.

• You work with Localizable.xcstrings, .strings and *.lproj folders and finally want a tool that handles all of that cleanly.

 

▶ What BetterLocale Code does for you

• XCStrings & .strings under control

Import Localizable.xcstrings or complete language folders (*.lproj) and edit all texts in one central editor.

• Edit translations directly

Create new keys, change values, fill empty entries, compare languages, find duplicates or missing values – all in a single interface.

• Convert XCStrings ↔ .strings

Turn Strings Catalogs into classic .strings files – and back again when you want to use the modern format.

• Built for Apple platforms

Perfectly suited for iOS, iPadOS, macOS and visionOS projects in Xcode.

 

▶ AI support: translate with ChatGPT & more

You’ve got two options for your translations:

• Automatic translation with OpenAI (optional)

Add your own OpenAI API key and let the app translate your texts directly.

As a rough guideline: around 1,000 words cost about USD 0.30 with an affordable model like gpt-4.1 mini (depending on model and token length).

• Any AI tool via clipboard

Generate a ready-to-use translation prompt, copy it into ChatGPT, DeepL, Copilot or Gemini, then paste the result back into BetterLocale Code.

 

▶ You decide whether:

• all texts are translated

• or only new / changed / empty values are updated

 

▶ One-time purchase, long-term use

• No subscription, no recurring app fees

• Manage as many projects and languages as you like

• All data stays local on your Mac

• Costs only arise if you actively use your own OpenAI account for AI translations

 

▶ Who this app is for

• Apple developers with Xcode projects

• Indie devs who want affordable localization

• Teams that want to integrate AI translation cleanly into their workflow

If BetterLocale Code saves you time and nerves, I’d really appreciate a review on the App Store – it helps to improve and grow the tool further.