# Language Translator by Mate vs Reverse Lookup

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reverse Lookup at none against Language Translator by Mate's 19. Reverse Lookup also leads on ratings volume (153K vs 1.7K) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Language Translator by Mate's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Language Translator by Mate sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Reverse Lookup asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Language Translator by Mate against 4.7 for Reverse Lookup. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reverse Lookup has 153K ratings behind it against 1.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Language Translator by Mate's written reviews are positive against 48% of Reverse Lookup's.

Language Translator by Mate ships an update fortnightly, Reverse Lookup every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Language Translator by Mate | Reverse Lookup |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/language-translator-by-mate/id1073473333/reviews) | **[4.7 (153K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-lookup/id1086846780/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K | **153K** |
| Positive reviews | **51.3% of reviews** | 48.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | #168 | **#97** |
| Size | 157 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Twopeople Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1178347036) | [Orave Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1086846779) |

## What reviewers say

### Language Translator by Mate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/language-translator-by-mate/id1073473333)

**Currently charting:** #168 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

Translate text, speech, and entire web pages across 103 languages, both online and offline. Deeply integrated with iOS, it offers extensions for Safari, Mail, Notes, and iMessage, plus a handy widget. Advanced features include phonetic transcription, noun genders, and a phrasebook for language learners.

**Highlights:** Translate text, speech, and websites, 103 languages supported, Online and offline translation, Safari, Share, and iMessage extensions, Widget for clipboard translation, Noun genders, phonetic transcription, Phrasebook and speech translator

**Features:** Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mate Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Mate Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Mate Pro Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Mate Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Mate Educational Annual | $24.99 | per year |
| Mate Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Mate Annual | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate translations
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💡 Convenient features (e.g., share, copy, paste)
- 🌍 Supports many languages
- 📢 Good pronunciation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g., crashes, freezes, unresponsive features)
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🤖 Robotic-sounding voice
- 🌐 Requires internet connection for full functionality
- 📚 Limited language dialect support

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues (e.g., unable to log in, charges despite cancellation)
- Microphone not working for speech translation
- Safari extension not functioning properly
- Incorrect language detection
- Partial/incomplete translations

**Requested features**

- Offline translation mode
- Camera/image translation support
- Customizable voice options
- Improved language dialect support
- Better integration with other apps (e.g., iMessage, iBooks)


### Reverse Lookup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-lookup/id1086846780)

**Currently charting:** #97 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

Identify unknown callers and uncover details about any phone number. This free tool helps you check for spam and find information on cell, landline, and toll-free numbers from the US and Canada.

**Highlights:** Find information on phone numbers, Check spam likeliness, Copy/paste numbers from call log, Report suspected scammers, Block callers by prefix, Works for US/Canada numbers

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing tracking service
- 💯 Helpful & instrumental
- 👍 Excellent Trustworthy Finder
- 🔒 Unique, helpful review
- 🚀 Extraordinary location tracker

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate
- 🐛 SCAM!!!
- 🐛 Canceled app they kept taking money out of my account and now deny it
- 🐛 Scam not free
- 🐛 Wrong

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Incorrect name or location information
- Inability to report spam calls

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Ability to import phone numbers from call log history
- Automatic reverse lookup on incoming calls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Language Translator by Mate free?

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

### Is Reverse Lookup free?

Reverse Lookup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Language Translator by Mate or Reverse Lookup?

Reverse Lookup is rated higher. Language Translator by Mate averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Reverse Lookup averages 4.7 from 153K ratings.

### Do Language Translator by Mate or Reverse Lookup have ads?

Reverse Lookup shows ads; Language Translator by Mate does not.

### Which is updated more often, Language Translator by Mate or Reverse Lookup?

Language Translator by Mate ships an update fortnightly, and Reverse Lookup every 2 months. Most recently, Language Translator by Mate was updated on September 24, 2026 and Reverse Lookup on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Language Translator by Mate or Reverse Lookup?

Language Translator by Mate currently peaks at #168 in the App Store charts, and Reverse Lookup at #97. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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