# Magic Translator — Snap a picture and translate!

> Image-based text scanner and translator for over 15 languages. (iPhone/iPad app by Volha Kaziura.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-translator/id1436319013 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Volha Kaziura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1348038415)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 145 MB
- Languages: American English, Canadian French, Hindi, Indonesian, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2019-03-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-translator/id1436319013/reviews.md

## What is Magic Translator?

Magic Translator app extracts texts from any printed sources and allow to immediately translate them to 15+ languages. Magic Translator app will digitize and translate any printed text right on your device! 
Take a picture of the text and after the text is recognized, you can immediately edit, hear, translate and share. 
Take the stress out of your travel with this handy helper. Snapping is a particularly helpful feature, as the app uses your phone’s camera for an augmented reality translation that works wonders when trying to make sense of menus, signs, and even magazines or books. 

With Magic Translator, you can easily scan and translate: 
• Any paper documents 
• Recipes from cookbooks 
• Notes and records 
• A menu in restaurants, bars, cafes 
• Articles in magazines and newspapers 
• Fragments of books 
• Manuals and user handbooks 
• The text of product contents on the packaging 

Magic Translator Premium

Magic Translator Premium subscriptions provide unlimited access to translation functionality. The app is using the constantly updated library of words and object's images. Our data scientists are working hard to collect new data all the time.

Weekly non-renewing Premium is $2.99 or equal to the same price tier as Apple App Store Matrix determines as the equivalent of subscription price in USD will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Monthly non-renewing Premium subscription is $4.99 or equal to the same price tier as Apple App Store Matrix determines as the equivalent of subscription price in USD will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Annual non-renewable Premium subscription is $14.99 or equal to the same price tier as Apple App Store Matrix determines as the equivalent of subscription price in USD will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. A user​ needs to manually renew subscription after it’s expired.


Privacy Policy: https://bit.ly/2MjeEi6
Terms of Use: https://bit.ly/2Qk6M35

## Key features

- Extract text from printed sources
- Translate to 15+ languages
- Augmented reality translation
- Edit recognized text
- Hear translated text
- Share translated content

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual non-renewing Premium | $14.99 | one-time |
| Monthly non-renewing Premium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Weekly non-renewing Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-translator/id1436319013/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Awesome app

*2019-04-07*

Easy and fast translation

## Frequently asked questions about Magic Translator

### What languages can Magic Translator translate?

Magic Translator supports translation into over 15 languages. The app utilizes a constantly updated library of words and object images to ensure accurate translations.

### How does Magic Translator's augmented reality translation work?

The app uses your phone's camera to provide an augmented reality translation. This feature is particularly helpful for understanding menus, signs, magazines, and books in real-time.

### What types of printed materials can Magic Translator scan and translate?

Magic Translator can scan and translate various materials including paper documents, cookbook recipes, notes, restaurant menus, magazine articles, book fragments, user manuals, and product packaging text.

### What are the subscription options for Magic Translator Premium?

Magic Translator Premium offers weekly ($2.99), monthly ($4.99), and annual ($14.99) non-renewing subscriptions for unlimited translation access. Users need to manually renew their subscriptions after expiration.

### Is Magic Translator available on all devices?

Based on the provided data, Magic Translator is supported on iPhone and iPod. It is rated for ages 4 and up.

### How often is Magic Translator updated?

The app was last updated on March 30, 2019, with version 1.0.1. The developer is actively working to collect new data for the translation library.

### What is the user rating for Magic Translator?

Magic Translator has a rating of 4.0 stars based on 4 ratings. This indicates a generally positive user reception.

### Does Magic Translator have ads?

No, the provided data indicates that Magic Translator does not have advertisements. The app is free to download and offers premium features through subscription.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2019-03-30

UX and design improvements

### 1.0 — 2019-03-29

No release notes.

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