# Translator vs Translator

The clearest difference is ads: Translator at none against Translator's shown. Translator also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (100% vs 74%). Translator's advantage is ratings volume (8.5K vs 6) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Translator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month and Translator sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Translator holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Translator has 8.5K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Translator's written reviews are positive against 100% of Translator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Translator ships an update every 6 weeks, Translator every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Translator | Translator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (8.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translator-translate-box/id1031029942/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translator/id6741119280/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.5K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 74.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 56 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xung Le](https://appshunter.io/developer/414849435) | [Implicit Marketing INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627304848) |

## 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


### Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translator/id6741119280)

Break down language barriers with an AI-powered translation app. Translate voice, text, and even text from photos. Engage in real-time conversations and get AI travel assistance for seamless global communication.

**Highlights:** Voice to Text & Text to Voice translation, Camera Scan to Text for documents and signs, Real-Time Conversation translation, AI Travel Assistant for tips and recommendations, Seamless communication across languages

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly Plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Translator free?

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

### Is Translator free?

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

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

Translator is rated higher. Translator averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.5K ratings, while Translator averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Translator or Translator have ads?

Translator shows ads; Translator does not.

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

Translator ships an update every 6 weeks, and Translator every 3 days. Most recently, Translator was updated on October 26, 2026 and Translator on October 24, 2026.

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