# Language Translator by Mate vs UDictionary Translator

The clearest difference is ads: Language Translator by Mate at none against UDictionary Translator's shown. Language Translator by Mate also leads on chart position (#160 vs unranked). UDictionary Translator's advantage is ratings volume (9.3K vs 1.7K) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 UDictionary Translator sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 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 Language Translator by Mate against 4.6 for UDictionary Translator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UDictionary Translator has 9.3K 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 59% of UDictionary Translator's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Language Translator by Mate | UDictionary Translator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/language-translator-by-mate/id1073473333/reviews) | **[4.6 (9.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/udictionary-translator/id1319771553/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K | **9.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.8% of reviews | **58.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#160** | — |
| Size | 167 MB | 557 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +12 |
| Developer | [Twopeople Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1178347036) | [Youdao (Hong Kong) Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1319771552) |

## What reviewers say

### Language Translator by Mate

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

**Currently charting:** #160 Top Free · Reference, #187 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)


### UDictionary Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/udictionary-translator/id1319771553)

Translate text, voice, and images across 108 languages. This app offers a comprehensive dictionary with native examples and pronunciation guides. Premium features include camera translation, a translate keyboard, and offline mode for seamless communication.

**Highlights:** Text translation in 108 languages, Voice translation with 47 accents, Authoritative built-in dictionaries, Camera translation via photo, Translate Keyboard for in-app use, Offline translation mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| U Dictionary PRO | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| U Dictionary PRO-1 week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| U Dictionary PRO-1 month | $5.99 | per month |
| U Dictionary PRO | $9.99 | per month |
| U-Dictionary PRO Monthly | $16.99 | per month |
| U Dictionary PRO-1 month | $16.99 | per month |
| U Dictionary PRO-1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| U Dictionary PRO-1 year | $56.99 | per year |
| U Dictionary PRO-1 year | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent translation accuracy
- 🌐 Supports multiple languages
- 📚 Comprehensive dictionary with examples
- 🤖 Helpful text-to-speech feature
- 🔍 Useful scanning and translation capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive paywall and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Occasional translation failures or errors
- 🔌 Requires internet connection for full functionality
- 🕰️ Slow performance and lag at times
- 📱 Limited features in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Translation unavailable due to 'no internet connection' error when online
- Scanning feature not working consistently
- Keyboard translation not functioning properly
- App crashes or freezes unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Offline mode for all translation features
- Customizable text-to-speech voice options
- Ability to save favorite words or translations
- More language support, especially for less common languages
- Improved grammar and sentence structure analysis


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Language Translator by Mate free?

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

### Is UDictionary Translator free?

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

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

UDictionary Translator is rated higher. Language Translator by Mate averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while UDictionary Translator averages 4.6 from 9.3K ratings.

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

UDictionary Translator shows ads; Language Translator by Mate does not.

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

Language Translator by Mate ships an update fortnightly, and UDictionary Translator fortnightly. Most recently, Language Translator by Mate was updated on October 26, 2026 and UDictionary Translator on October 28, 2026.

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