# Language Translator by Mate vs Intercede

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Intercede at 93% against Language Translator by Mate's 51%. Intercede also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (36K vs 1.7K). Language Translator by Mate's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Intercede sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Intercede holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Intercede has 36K ratings behind it against 1.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Language Translator by Mate's written reviews are positive against 93% of Intercede's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Language Translator by Mate | Intercede |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/language-translator-by-mate/id1073473333/reviews) | **[5.0 (36K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intercede-catholic-novenas/id1088485587/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K | **36K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.8% of reviews | **92.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #177 | **#109** |
| Size | 167 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Twopeople Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1178347036) | [Devoted Coders, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088485586) |

## What reviewers say

### Language Translator by Mate

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

**Currently charting:** #177 Top Free · Reference, #180 Top Grossing · 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)


### Intercede

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intercede-catholic-novenas/id1088485587)

**Currently charting:** #109 Top Grossing · Reference (US App Store)

This app offers a focused approach to Catholic prayer, specializing in novenas for various intentions. It provides guided prayer experiences, saint biographies, and community features to deepen your spiritual life. Track your intentions and progress through your prayer journey.

**Highlights:** Extensive novena collection for various intentions, Detailed saint biographies, Timely prayer reminders, Option to pray with friends and family, Track personal prayer intentions, View prayer history and progress

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Patron | $4.99 | per month |
| Canonization Patron | $29.99 | per year |
| Blessed Patron | $29.99 | per year |
| Patron | $29.99 | per year |
| Family Patron | $44.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙏 Powerful novenas and prayers
- 📆 Helpful daily reminders
- 🗓️ Keeps track of progress
- 🔖 Wide selection of novenas
- 🌟 Deepens faith and relationship with saints

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription required for full access
- 🔍 Limited search functionality
- 🔊 Lack of audio/TTS option
- 🔧 Some technical issues reported

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues causing loss of progress
- App crashes or freezes reported

**Requested features**

- Add more novenas and prayers
- Improve search and filtering options
- Implement audio/TTS support
- Allow customization of reminders
- Provide more free content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Language Translator by Mate free?

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

### Is Intercede free?

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

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

Intercede is rated higher. Language Translator by Mate averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Intercede averages 5.0 from 36K ratings.

### Do Language Translator by Mate or Intercede have ads?

Neither Language Translator by Mate nor Intercede shows ads.

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

Language Translator by Mate ships an update fortnightly, and Intercede fortnightly. Most recently, Language Translator by Mate was updated on October 29, 2026 and Intercede on October 29, 2026.

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

Language Translator by Mate currently peaks at #177 in the App Store charts, and Intercede at #109. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

---

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