Karrot, a popular hyperlocal peer-to-peer marketplace, faced a challenge with a significant portion of its North American users preferring non-English device languages. To enhance accessibility and improve user experience, the company sought a seamless translation solution. They evaluated on-device options like ML Kit and Gemini Nano but found them lacking in either quality or ease of implementation. Choosing Firebase AI Logic with its Android SDK proved to be the most efficient path to integrate AI-powered translations.This integration allowed Karrot to directly access Gemini Flash Lite, delivering accurate translations at conversational speeds. The development process was remarkably straightforward, with engineers building a proof of concept in under three hours. This rapid turnaround time minimized development costs and allowed the team to focus on refining prompts and user experience. The newly implemented translation feature has demonstrably driven sales, increasing purchasing conversion among non-English users.Buyers offered translation functionality were significantly more likely to initiate conversations with sellers. Karrot is now exploring further AI integrations using Firebase AI Logic to streamline other engineering workflows. Future plans include utilizing Server Prompt Templates and Remote Config for faster iteration and reduced operational overhead. This initiative highlights how AI translation can foster community connections and improve global app accessibility.