# Language Translator by Mate vs Commands for Google Assistant

The clearest difference is rating: Language Translator by Mate at 4.6 against Commands for Google Assistant's 2.2. Language Translator by Mate also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 5). Commands for Google Assistant's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Commands for Google Assistant sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Language Translator by Mate holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Language Translator by Mate has 1.7K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of Language Translator by Mate's written reviews are positive against 55% of Commands for Google Assistant's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Language Translator by Mate ships an update fortnightly, Commands for Google Assistant every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Language Translator by Mate | Commands for Google Assistant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/language-translator-by-mate/id1073473333/reviews)** | [2.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commands-for-google-assistant/id1326865174/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 50.8% of reviews | **54.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#182** | — |
| Size | 167 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **9.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Twopeople Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1178347036) | [Sergey Zhizhin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1307126645) |

## What reviewers say

### Language Translator by Mate

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

**Currently charting:** #182 Top Free · Reference, #192 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)


### Commands for Google Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commands-for-google-assistant/id1326865174)

Discover a comprehensive catalog of voice commands for Google Assistant and Google Home devices. Organize and access commands easily with categorization. This app serves as a reference guide, not a voice assistant itself.

**Highlights:** Full list of voice commands, Categorized commands, For Google Assistant app, For Google Home devices, Reference guide

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Commands Assistant PRO | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Language Translator by Mate free?

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

### Is Commands for Google Assistant free?

Commands for Google Assistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Language Translator by Mate or Commands for Google Assistant?

Language Translator by Mate is rated higher. Language Translator by Mate averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Commands for Google Assistant averages 2.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Language Translator by Mate or Commands for Google Assistant have ads?

Commands for Google Assistant shows ads; Language Translator by Mate does not.

### Which is updated more often, Language Translator by Mate or Commands for Google Assistant?

Language Translator by Mate ships an update fortnightly, and Commands for Google Assistant every 5 weeks. Most recently, Language Translator by Mate was updated on October 24, 2026 and Commands for Google Assistant on October 16, 2026.

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