Comparison

Camera Translator vs Cibo

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Camera Translator

Instantly translate text from photos, documents, and signs using advanced AI and OCR technology. Supports over 100 languages and offers offline access for seamless communication anywhere.

Highlights
  • Translate text from photos and documents
  • AI and OCR technology
  • Supports over 100 languages
  • Scan and detect text from PDFs and images
  • Edit scanned text
  • Offline mode
Features
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All-in-One Camera Translator – Instant Photo & Text Translation! Translate text, photos, and documents with the Camera Translator app. Powered by AI translation and advanced OCR technology, the app supports over 100 languages, helping you communicate wherever you are. Point the app camera at any text on photos, signs, or documents, and tap to instantly translate it into your target language. Whether it’s a restaurant menu, street sign, or research paper, the Camera Translator makes translation seamless and reliable. Top Features: - Support 100+ languages - Recognize text documents with lots of formats. - Scan & Detect text from PDFs and images (JPG, PNG, and more) - Edit scanned text inside the app. - Offline Mode: Access key features even without an internet connection. - AI translation support. This app works best for: - Travelers: Instantly translate signs, menus, and directions. - Students: Textbooks and notes into translations to your preferred language. - Professionals: Work smarter by converting documents into the language you need. Supported Languages Afrikaans (Suid-Afrika),Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesia),Bahasa Melayu (Malaysia),Català (Espanya),Čeština (Česká republika),Dansk (Danmark),Deutsch (Deutschland),English (Australia),English (Canada),English (Great Britain),English (India),English (Ireland),English (New Zealand),English (Philippines),English (South Africa),English (United States),Español (Argentina),Español (Bolivia),Español (Chile),Español (Colombia),Español (Costa Rica),Español (Ecuador),Español (El Salvador),Español (España),Español (Estados Unidos),Español (Guatemala),Español (Honduras),Español (México),Español (Nicaragua),Español (Panamá),Español (Paraguay),Español (Perú),Español (Puerto Rico),Español (República Dominicana),Español (Uruguay),Español (Venezuela),Euskara (Espainia),Filipino (Pilipinas),Français (Canada),Français (France),Galego (España),Hrvatski (Hrvatska),IsiZulu (Ningizimu Afrika),Íslenska (Ísland),Italiano (Italia),Lietuvių (Lietuva),Magyar (Magyarország),Nederlands (Nederland),Norsk bokmål (Norge),Polski (Polska),Português (Brasil),Português (Portugal),Română (România),Slovenčina (Slovensko),Slovenščina (Slovenija),Suomi (Suomi),Svenska (Sverige),Tiếng Việt (Việt Nam),Türkçe (Türkiye),Ελληνικά (Ελλάδα),Български (България),Русский (Россия),Српски (Србија),Українська (Україна),עברית (ישראל),العربية (إسرائيل),العربية (الأردن),العربية (الإمارات),العربية (البحرين),العربية (الجزائر),العربية (السعودية),العربية (العراق),العربية (الكويت),العربية (المغرب),العربية (تونس),العربية (عُمان),العربية (فلسطين),العربية (قطر),العربية (لبنان),العربية (مصر),فارسی (ایران),हिन्दी (भारत),ไทย (ประเทศไทย),한국어 (대한민국),國語 (台灣),廣東話 (香港),日本語(日本),普通話 (香港),普通话 (中国大陆) Camera Translator offers subscription program for users to have unlimited access to the translator service. Premium Translation Subscriptions: • Subscribed user has unlimited access to the app translate services including speech to text recognizing, translating and text to speech. • Unsubscribed user can only use those services with limited quota per day. • User can subscribe one week (USD $5.99) or one year (USD $34.99) auto renewing subscription. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of Use: https://smartwidgetlabs.com/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://smartwidgetlabs.com/privacy-policy/ You are welcome to contact us at support@smartwidgetlabs.com

About

Cibo

Easily find photos of food dishes from restaurant menus using your camera. Point your device at a menu, select a dish, and see a list of images to visualize your meal before ordering.

Highlights
  • Camera-based dish selection
  • Visual search for menu items
  • Photo previews of food
  • Restaurant menu exploration
  • International dining aid
Features
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Quickly search for photos of food menu items by selecting them with your camera. When you're eating at a restaurant abroad it can be tedious to constantly have to search for the menu items to find pictures of what they look like.  Cibo makes it easy for you. Just point your camera at the menu and select any of the dishes. It will show you a list of photos to give you a better idea of what to expect.

Screenshots

Camera Translator4 screens
Cibo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cibo at none against Camera Translator's shown. Cibo also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (57% vs 31%). Camera Translator's advantage is ratings volume (23K vs 10) and chart position (#178 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Camera Translator sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Cibo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Camera Translator against 4.5 for Cibo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camera Translator has 23K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of Camera Translator's written reviews are positive against 57% of Cibo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Camera Translator ships an update every 3 weeks, Cibo every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Camera Translator versus Cibo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCamera TranslatorCibo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (23K ratings)4.5 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.6% of reviews57.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23K — better10
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#178 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size221 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFLOWMATIC PTE. LTDGood Snooze

Customer experience

Camera Translator

All ratings22,790 ratings
Positive83.0%
Neutral4.5%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews412 reviews
Positive30.6%
Neutral4.6%
Negative64.8%

Cibo

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%

Bugs and requests

Camera Translator

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect language translations
  • Camera not working properly
  • App crashes frequently

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improve free version functionality
  • Provide more free translation credits
  • Add option to cancel subscription easily

Cibo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Camera Translator

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly Premium Translation3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium Translation7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium Translation3 Days trial$4.997 Days
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  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Weekly 7 day trial7 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium Translation$5.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium Translation$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium Camera$49.99
1 purchases

Cibo

One-time1
  • Unlimited scans$1.99

Questions

Is Camera Translator free?
Camera Translator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cibo free?
Cibo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Camera Translator or Cibo?
Cibo is rated higher. Camera Translator averages 4.4 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Cibo averages 4.5 from 10 ratings.
Do Camera Translator or Cibo have ads?
Camera Translator shows ads; Cibo does not.
Which is updated more often, Camera Translator or Cibo?
Camera Translator ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cibo every 2 days. Most recently, Camera Translator was updated on November 6, 2026 and Cibo on November 3, 2026.

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