# TransKey vs A Translator

The clearest difference is rating: A Translator at 5.0 against TransKey's 4.4. A Translator also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 77%). TransKey's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (13K vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TransKey sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and A Translator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

A Translator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TransKey has 13K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of TransKey's written reviews are positive against 100% of A Translator's.

TransKey ships an update every 3 weeks, A Translator fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TransKey | A Translator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transkey-text-translator-chat/id1021102012/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-translator-with-keyboard/id6443866972/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 76.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Courtney & Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/322380460) | [倩倩 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642691342) |

## What reviewers say

### TransKey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transkey-text-translator-chat/id1021102012)

Communicate seamlessly in any language without leaving your current app. This keyboard extension translates messages in real-time, both outgoing and incoming, supporting over 100 languages. It preserves capitalization and emojis for a natural conversation flow.

**Highlights:** Translate messages in real-time within any app, Translate received messages instantly, Supports over 100 languages, Automatic source language detection, Preserves capitalization and emojis, Quick language switching

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TransKey Premium (weekly) | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| TransKey Premium (monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| TransKey Premium (yearly) | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient keyboard translator
- 🚀 Instant translations
- 💡 Supports many languages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited translations per day
- 💰 Paid subscription required for unlimited translations
- 🐛 Occasional translation errors

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard not working on some devices
- Translations not syncing properly

**Requested features**

- Unlimited free translations
- Improved translation accuracy
- Option to disable character limit


### A Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-translator-with-keyboard/id6443866972)

Translate text in real-time directly from your keyboard while using any social app. Supports over 100 languages and voice-to-text input for seamless global communication.

**Highlights:** Translate text directly from keyboard, Supports over 100 languages, Voice-to-text translation, Camera translation, Seamless integration with social apps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TransKey free?

TransKey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is A Translator free?

A Translator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TransKey or A Translator?

A Translator is rated higher. TransKey averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while A Translator averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do TransKey or A Translator have ads?

A Translator shows ads; TransKey does not.

### Which is updated more often, TransKey or A Translator?

TransKey ships an update every 3 weeks, and A Translator fortnightly. Most recently, TransKey was updated on October 28, 2026 and A Translator on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*