Don’t speak the language of the foreign country(ies) you’re visiting? Want to be able to take photos of signage and get immediate translation? Try a mobile phone translator app.

Consider:

••Cost: Some are free, but then you see ads.

••Compatibility with your mobile device:

Some are for iPhones, some for android, etc.

••Range of languages:

Range from a few to more than 100.

••Text vs. speech: Some work with written text, others record your voice and then translate.