# Translator vs Translate・Language Translator

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Translator at 8.5K against Translate・Language Translator's 159. Translator also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Translator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month and Translate・Language Translator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Translator against 4.4 for Translate・Language Translator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Translator has 8.5K ratings behind it against 159, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Translator's written reviews are positive against 67% of Translate・Language Translator's.

Translator ships an update every 6 weeks, Translate・Language Translator every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Translator | Translate・Language Translator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (8.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translator-translate-box/id1031029942/reviews)** | [4.4 (159 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translatelanguage-translator/id1610275049/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.5K** | 159 |
| Positive reviews | **74.2% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xung Le](https://appshunter.io/developer/414849435) | [Hazel Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1555634974) |

## What reviewers say

### Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translator-translate-box/id1031029942)

Instantly translate text, voice, and photos using multiple leading translation engines. Enjoy an ad-free experience and unlimited translation length with a premium subscription.

**Highlights:** Translate photos, Translate voice, Translate text, Multiple translation engines, Ad-free premium option, Unlimited text length

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version Monthly | $4.49 | per month |
| Premium Version Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Version | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent translator
- 💡 Multiple translation sources
- 🚀 Fast and smooth translations
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 👍 Helpful for learning languages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezing
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💸 Too many ads even with paid subscription
- 🔇 Issues with audio/voice translation
- 🤔 Confusing interface and instructions

**Reported bugs**

- Force closes after being open for a few seconds
- Translations not working properly for some languages
- Inconsistent performance across different devices
- Paid subscription not removing all ads

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Improve Tagalog and other language translations
- Provide offline translation capabilities
- Enhance text-to-speech quality
- Add more language options


### Translate・Language Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translatelanguage-translator/id1610275049)

This app offers real-time translation for text, voice, and images in over 100 languages. It features a built-in dictionary and allows for conversational translation, breaking down language barriers for communication.

**Highlights:** Voice translation, Camera translation, Text translation, Dictionary lookup, Supports over 100 languages, Real-time conversation translation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads - Weekly Sub | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ads - Monthly Sub | $7.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Translator free?

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

### Is Translate・Language Translator free?

Translate・Language Translator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Translator or Translate・Language Translator?

Translator is rated higher. Translator averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.5K ratings, while Translate・Language Translator averages 4.4 from 159 ratings.

### Do Translator or Translate・Language Translator have ads?

Both Translator and Translate・Language Translator show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Translator or Translate・Language Translator?

Translator ships an update every 6 weeks, and Translate・Language Translator every 5 weeks. Most recently, Translator was updated on October 28, 2026 and Translate・Language Translator on October 24, 2026.

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