# Lingvanex Language Translator vs WIS

The clearest difference is ads: WIS at none against Lingvanex Language Translator's shown. WIS also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 36%). Lingvanex Language Translator's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lingvanex Language Translator sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and WIS sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Lingvanex Language Translator against 4.5 for WIS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 173 and 277 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of Lingvanex Language Translator's written reviews are positive against 59% of WIS's.

Lingvanex Language Translator ships an update fortnightly, WIS every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lingvanex Language Translator | WIS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (173 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingvanex-language-translator/id1254981151/reviews) | **[4.5 (277 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wis-all-languages-translator/id1634630959/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 173 | **277** |
| Positive reviews | 36.0% of reviews | **58.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 146 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NordicWise Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1254981150) | [Bushman, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/901998837) |

## What reviewers say

### Lingvanex Language Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lingvanex-language-translator/id1254981151)

This app offers comprehensive language translation with support for text, voice, and image OCR. It includes offline capabilities, a dictionary, and phrasebooks for language learning. Seamlessly translate conversations, websites, and typed text across numerous languages.

**Highlights:** Text translation (110+ languages), Camera and OCR image translation, Voice translation and speech output, Offline translation capabilities, Website translation, Phrasebooks for language learning, Dictionary with alternate translations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| 1 Week Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| 1 Month with Trial | $6.99 | per month |
| Full Access | $6.99 | per month |
| PRO version | $38.99 | per year |
| 1 Year subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $69.99 | per year |
| All features | $69.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $69.99 | per year |


### WIS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wis-all-languages-translator/id1634630959)

Instantly translate text from images using your camera. Simply point, click, and get accurate translations. Save translated photos for later use or sharing.

**Highlights:** Camera translation, Translate image text, Save translated photos, Point and click translation, Share translated images

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| What it say? PRO - All Access | $4.99 | per month |
| What It Say - Club PRO | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PRO - Unlimited Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PRO - Unlimited Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Secret Discount - All Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Secret Discount - All Access | $19.99 | per year |
| PRO - Unlimited Access | $24.99 | per year |
| What it Say? PRO - All Access | $29.99 | per year |
| PRO - Unlimited Access | $29.99 | per year |
| What it Say? PRO - All Access | $39.99 | per year |
| 1 Month Pass - All Access | $19.99 | one-time |
| PRO - Unlimited Access | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate translations
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Fast response time
- 💡 Real-time translation
- 💡 Offline capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Fails to recognize Japanese menu
- 🐛 Rasterized text too small
- 🐛 Does not translate by hovering
- 🐛 Spanish stayed in Spanish
- 🐛 OCR is a jumbled mess

**Reported bugs**

- Does not recognize Japanese menu
- Rasterized text in shared images is too small
- Spanish text remains untranslated
- OCR output is a jumbled mess
- Misleading free trial/lifetime offers

**Requested features**

- Improve sharing of translated images
- Support tapping the back of the phone for instant translation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lingvanex Language Translator free?

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

### Is WIS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lingvanex Language Translator or WIS?

WIS is rated higher. Lingvanex Language Translator averages 4.4 out of 5 from 173 ratings, while WIS averages 4.5 from 277 ratings.

### Do Lingvanex Language Translator or WIS have ads?

Lingvanex Language Translator shows ads; WIS does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lingvanex Language Translator or WIS?

Lingvanex Language Translator ships an update fortnightly, and WIS every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lingvanex Language Translator was updated on September 24, 2026 and WIS on September 24, 2026.

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