# Translate Photo & Camera Scan — OCR Scanner: Image Translator

> OCR scanner and image translator for text recognition and translation in 100+ languages. (iPhone/iPad app by Attribute.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translate-photo-and-camera-scan/id896187714 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Attribute](https://appshunter.io/developer/1413734661)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 10,923 App Store ratings · 290 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 131 MB
- Languages: Russian, American English, Dutch, Danish, European Spanish, Italian, Korean, German (Germany), European Portuguese, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan) and 5 more
- Released: 2014-07-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translate-photo-and-camera-scan/id896187714/reviews.md

## What is Translate Photo & Camera Scan?

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Translate Photo and instantly recognize and translate texts from restaurant menus, magazines, websites, road signs, books etc. in over 100 languages. When studying a foreign language or travelling abroad, Translate Photo makes your life easier than ever before! 
Just snap a photo of some text with your mobile, tap on your screen and get the translated text in a second! 

Yes, it doesn’t just sound so easy, it really is! TRY NOW!

Translate Photo uses the latest in-depth neural network, combined with cloud image recognition technology, to recognize text from images with high accuracy and translate it to multiple languages.

Translate Photo key features:
- Smart Document Edge Detection: detects edges of a document automatically and allows you to scan and translate your documents instantly;
- Advanced Optical Character Recognition (OCR): instantly converts your scanned documents to text;
- Edit Scan Images: apply filters, crop, adjust contrast, rotate scanned documents;
- Multi-language: OCR and translations for multiple languages;
- Text-to-Speech: listen to the translation when studying or trying to pronounce a foreign language phrase; 
- Multi-sharing: share scanned documents or translated texts with friends and family, print and send translations via email or text message.

***Note: The Free version may be subject to limitations (ex. number of daily translations), which are subject to change***

Take advantage of the Premium Features:
- Unlimited translations
- Ads-free translation experience

Сhoose from different subscription options. Our standard subscription options are:

* 1-month Subscription
* 1-year Subscription

*Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. You can cancel your subscription in the iTunes settings at least 24- hours before the end of the free trial period. Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase and upon commencement of each renewal term.
*Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period.
*You can cancel a free trial or subscription anytime by cancelling your subscription through your iTunes account settings. This must be done 24 hours before the end of a free trial or subscription period to avoid being charged. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will be downgraded to the free service.

For complete access to all Translate Photo features, you will need to allow access to the following: 
*Camera – so that you can translate text and object names after taking a pic;
*Photos – for you to be able to translate text and object names in your existing pics.

Forget about language barriers! Enjoy a whole new way of translating the world around you! Simply Translate Photo!


EULA: https://datacomprojects.com/api/Eula?bid=com.smartloftapps.phototranslatefree
Privacy Policy: https://datacomprojects.com/api/PrivacyPolicy?bid=com.smartloftapps.phototranslatefree

## Key features

- Text recognition from images
- Translate in over 100 languages
- Smart document edge detection
- Advanced OCR for text conversion
- Edit scanned images
- Text-to-Speech pronunciation guide
- Share translations

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Offline translate text 1 month | $7.49 | per month |
| 3 Months Premium | $10.49 | per 3 months |
| Offline translate text 1 Year | $38.99 | per year |
| Christmas Offer | $15.99 | per year |
| Christmas Offer | $5.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Pro | $69.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Translate Photo & Camera Scan?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Efficient translation
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🌍 Helpful for travel and foreign language content

**Cons**

- 🔒 Requires location access
- 💰 Limited free usage, paywall for full functionality
- 🐛 Inconsistent translation quality
- 🔍 Difficulty detecting certain languages

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes and errors when scanning images
- Incorrect or nonsensical translations

**Most requested features**

- Offline translation capability
- Improved accuracy for less common languages
- More flexible free usage limits

## Recent user reviews (10 of 290)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translate-photo-and-camera-scan/id896187714/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Pas gratuite

*2026-06-07*

Bonjour, on me demande de payer après 24 heure, je ne veux pas payer, ni être abonné, je ne vois aucun abonnement dans iTunes , je ne veux rien payer

### 1/5 — payant

*2026-01-10*

il faut payer obligatoirement c’est quoi cette blague

### 1/5 — I didn't even get to use the app

*2025-09-16, version 5.2.13*

As soon a I got in the app I tried to scan a Japanese phrase an it said I had no refills when I tried again it didn't work and I was not going to wait 24 hours to do what I should have been able to from the beginning.

### 1/5 — Don’t Download unless you want another Subscription

*2025-07-15, version 5.2.13*

This won’t let you translate anything without to premium.

### 1/5 — Whattttttttttt

*2025-07-04*

I haven’t even open the app yet and it is not the first thing on the camera page is pay paid but still nothing is only me or it is really happening NONSENSE

### 1/5 — Waste of time

*2025-06-03, version 5.2.13*

It does not work for Vietnamese to English.  I got an error every time

### 1/5 — Traducción

*2025-05-15, version 5.2.13*

No me traduce nada siempre dice a sucedido un error

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2025-04-19, version 5.2.13*

No matter how I present the document or try to scan it keeps coming back failed. Didn’t even work once

### 1/5 — the app doesn't work

*2025-04-09, version 5.2.13*

I bought the app as a premium user. It worked for several months and now it doesn't work. It says error, but it's not clear what the error is. There is no help from the developers. I am very disappointed, money wasted. I don't recommend it.

### 1/5 — You only get three free translates  and if it encounters an error it still uses a free go

*2025-04-01*

You only get three free translates  and if it encounters an error it still uses a free go

## Frequently asked questions about Translate Photo & Camera Scan

### What does Translate Photo & Camera Scan do?

This app uses your phone's camera to recognize and translate text from images in over 100 languages. It's designed to help you understand menus, signs, books, and other visual text when traveling or studying a new language.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include smart document edge detection, advanced OCR to convert images to text, editing tools for scanned images, multi-language support for both OCR and translation, a text-to-speech function for pronunciation, and options to share your translations.

### How much does Translate Photo & Camera Scan cost?

The app offers a free version which may have limitations on daily translations. For unlimited translations and an ad-free experience, users can choose from various subscription options, including monthly and yearly plans.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app requires access to your device's camera and photos to function. Specific compatibility details, such as supported operating system versions, are typically found in the app store listing.

### When would I use this app?

You would use this app when you encounter text in a foreign language that you need to understand quickly. Common use cases include translating restaurant menus, street signs, product labels, or text from books and magazines while traveling or learning a new language.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.2.24 — 2026-08-03

Bug fixes and reliability improvements.

### 5.2.22 — 2026-07-24

Restored three free photo translations per day and improved reliability.

### 5.2.21 — 2026-07-13

Improved subscription access and fixed paywall and translation reliability.

### 5.2.18 — 2026-06-22

Improved text recognition reliability and fixed an issue that could cause scans to fail.

### 5.2.17 — 2026-05-26

Bug fixes and improved translation reliability.

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