# Language Translator by Mate vs VR Virtual Reality 360°

The clearest difference is ads: Language Translator by Mate at none against VR Virtual Reality 360°'s shown. Language Translator by Mate also leads on review sentiment (51% vs 22%). VR Virtual Reality 360°'s advantage is ratings volume (25K vs 1.7K). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Language Translator by Mate sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and VR Virtual Reality 360° sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 4.5 for VR Virtual Reality 360°. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VR Virtual Reality 360° has 25K 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 22% of VR Virtual Reality 360°'s.

Language Translator by Mate ships an update fortnightly, VR Virtual Reality 360° every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Language Translator by Mate | VR Virtual Reality 360° |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/language-translator-by-mate/id1073473333/reviews)** | [4.5 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vr-virtual-reality-360/id1579274717/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K | **25K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.8% of reviews** | 22.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #164 | **#151** |
| Size | 167 MB | 421 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Twopeople Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/1178347036) | [AI Tools Apps SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854689122) |

## What reviewers say

### Language Translator by Mate

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

**Currently charting:** #164 Top Free · Reference, #167 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 (6)**

| 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 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)


### VR Virtual Reality 360°

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vr-virtual-reality-360/id1579274717)

**Currently charting:** #151 Top Grossing · Reference, #157 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

Immerse yourself in virtual worlds, from exploring cities and nature to reliving historical events. Discover a wide range of VR videos across various categories and enjoy engaging virtual reality games.

**Highlights:** Explore virtual cities and nature, Experience historical events in VR, Browse tens of VR video categories, Play immersive VR games, 360° virtual reality content

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly VR 360 subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| VR360 Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly VR 360 subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| VR360 Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| VR360 Premium | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Great graphics
- 👍 Immersive VR experience
- 🎢 Fun roller coaster videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires subscription to access most content
- 🤕 Causes headaches and dizziness
- 🤔 Confusing navigation and controls
- 🤯 Crashes and freezes frequently

**Reported bugs**

- Videos often blurry or out of focus
- Orientation issues with phone in VR headset
- Constant pop-ups and forced reviews

**Requested features**

- Free access to more content
- Improved compatibility with various VR headsets
- Option to adjust screen settings for better focus


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Language Translator by Mate free?

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

### Is VR Virtual Reality 360° free?

VR Virtual Reality 360° is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Language Translator by Mate or VR Virtual Reality 360°?

Language Translator by Mate is rated higher. Language Translator by Mate averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while VR Virtual Reality 360° averages 4.5 from 25K ratings.

### Do Language Translator by Mate or VR Virtual Reality 360° have ads?

VR Virtual Reality 360° shows ads; Language Translator by Mate does not.

### Which is updated more often, Language Translator by Mate or VR Virtual Reality 360°?

Language Translator by Mate ships an update fortnightly, and VR Virtual Reality 360° every 10 days. Most recently, Language Translator by Mate was updated on November 6, 2026 and VR Virtual Reality 360° on November 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Language Translator by Mate or VR Virtual Reality 360°?

Language Translator by Mate currently peaks at #164 in the App Store charts, and VR Virtual Reality 360° at #151. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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