Comparison

Translator · vs iTranslate Keyboard

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

Head to head
About

Translator ·

This app provides real-time voice and text translation in over 120 languages. It utilizes advanced speech recognition for speed and efficiency, offering male or female voices for pronunciation assistance. Your translation history is synced across devices via iCloud.

Highlights
  • Real-time voice recognition
  • 120+ languages for text
  • 50+ languages for voice
  • Male or female voice output
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Translated by Google and Microsoft
Features
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Translator is the most effective voice and text translator in the world, that allows you to communicate easily and effectively all around the globe. * Apple Speech Recognition Technology support - real-time voice recognition to enhances the speed and efficiency of your translations * +120 languages for text translations * +50 languages for voice translations * Female or Male voice to help you pronunce the translation * iCloud integration: the history of your translations is synchronized across all your Apple devices Translated by Google Translate™ and Microsoft™. This app contains subscription : - You can subscribe for pro version and no ads - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - 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 Links to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy can be found below http://www.bucketlistlabs.com/PrivacyPolicy.html

About

iTranslate Keyboard

Translate text instantly in any app directly from your keyboard. Communicate effortlessly in over 100 languages without switching apps. Customize your keyboard and break down language barriers.

Highlights
  • Instant translations in any app
  • Supports over 100 languages
  • Seamless app integration
  • Customizable keyboard
  • Works with messengers and email
Features
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Instant translations with the all-new iTranslate Keyboard: Translate text in any app instantly and stay in touch with your friends, family, and colleagues all over the world. Express exactly what’s on your mind without worrying about language barriers - directly from your keyboard. The iTranslate Keyboard gives you instant translations with ease in any of your favorite messaging apps, e.g. WhatsApp, iMessage or Facebook Messenger, or directly translate in any Email app. Features: ● Easy to set up ● Get effortless translations in over 100 languages ● Keyboard integrates smoothly with all apps ● Customize your keyboard to match your style ● Works with your favorite messengers, social networks and email. Let’s break language barriers. Together. Learn more about the iTranslate Keyboard at https://www.itranslate.com/keyboard SUPPORT Visit https://www.itranslate.com/support/ or contact us at help@itranslate.com Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/iTranslate Like & share on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itranslate Supported languages & dialects for translation: Afrikaans, Albanian, Arabic, Armenian, Azerbaijani, Basque, Belarusian, Bengali, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Catalan, Cebuano, Chichewa, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Esperanto, Estonian, Filipino, Finnish, French, Galician, Georgian, German, Greek, Gujarati, Haitian Creole, Hausa, Hebrew, Hindi, Hmong, Hungarian, Icelandic, Igbo, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Javanese, Kannada, Kazakh, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Latin, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malagasy, Malay, Malayalam, Maltese, Maori, Marathi, Mongolian, Myanmar (Burmese), Nepali, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Sesotho, Sinhala, Slovak, Slovenian, Somali, Spanish, Sundanese, Swahili, Swedish, Tajik, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Uzbek, Vietnamese, Welsh, Yiddish, Yoruba, Zulu For a Complete Language overview: https://www.itranslate.com/languages --- Auto Renewable Subscription Terms: Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually at the rate selected depending on the subscription plan. The price corresponds to the same price segment, which are set in the "Apple's App Store Matrix" for other currencies. * Your free trial subscription will automatically renew to a paid subscription unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the free trial period. * Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. * You can cancel a free trial or subscription anytime by turning off auto-renewal through your iTunes account settings. This must be done 24 hours before the end of a free trial or subscription period to avoid being charged. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will be downgraded to the free service. * Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal Privacy Policy: https://support.bendingspoons.com/privacy.html?app=1496786122 Terms of Service: https://support.bendingspoons.com/tos.html?app=1496786122 Contact us: help@itranslate.com An internet connection is required to use the app. To use the offline mode, you need to download language packs.

Screenshots

Translator ·4 screens
iTranslate Keyboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Translator · at 4.6 against iTranslate Keyboard's 3.2. Translator · also leads on ratings volume (23K vs 104) and review sentiment (49% vs 25%). iTranslate Keyboard's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Translator · sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and iTranslate Keyboard sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Translator · holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Translator · has 23K ratings behind it against 104, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Translator ·'s written reviews are positive against 25% of iTranslate Keyboard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Translator · ships an update every 2 months, iTranslate Keyboard every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Translator · versus iTranslate Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTranslator ·iTranslate Keyboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (23K ratings) — better3.2 (104 ratings)
Positive reviews49.4% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings23K — better104
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBUCKET LIST LABS S.L.Mosaic S.r.l.

Customer experience

Translator ·

All ratings23,053 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews314 reviews
Positive49.4%
Neutral5.4%
Negative45.2%

iTranslate Keyboard

All ratings104 ratings
Positive47.1%
Neutral14.4%
Negative38.5%
Written reviews100 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative65.0%

User reviews

Translator ·

From 23K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Accurate translations
  • 📚 Wide range of languages
  • 🗣️ Good pronunciation
  • 🔍 Helpful for communication

Room to improve

  • 💰 Paywalled features
  • 📢 Intrusive ads
  • 🐛 Buggy camera translation
  • 🔧 Inconsistent language support

iTranslate Keyboard

From 104 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Helpful for communication
  • 👍 Useful for foreign friends
  • 👍 Good for translation
  • 👍 Works with other apps

Room to improve

  • 💸 Too expensive
  • 💸 Overpriced
  • 💸 Money grab
  • 💸 Subscription based
  • 💸 Automatic renewal

Bugs and requests

Translator ·

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Subscription issues
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Incorrect translations for some languages

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline mode
  • Customizable language preferences
  • Better grammar and literature translation
  • More language options

iTranslate Keyboard

Reported bugs

22 issues
  • Daily limit reached immediately
  • Keyboard disappears upon switching
  • Keyboard not appearing at all
  • White screen after switching to keyboard
  • App crashes after switching to keyboard
Show 17 more
  • Constant prompts to upgrade to Pro
  • Misses letters when typing fast
  • Inaccurate translations
  • Emoji section not working
  • App not working after updates (iOS 16, iOS 18)
  • Server connection errors
  • Permission prompts every time
  • Green arrow button disappears
  • Automatic language change
  • Keyboard layout changes unexpectedly
  • Cannot add keyboard in settings
  • Secure connection error
  • Input not recognized or accurate
  • Copying text and translating doesn't always work
  • Emoji section shows demonic writing
  • App doesn't work after payment
  • Translation is the same as typed text

Requested features

12 requests
  • Add Mandarin language
  • Add Brazilian Portuguese
  • Add Vietnamese language support
  • Add Hebrew language support
  • Add Greek language support
Show 7 more
  • Add autocorrect/grammar check
  • Improve cursor navigation
  • Add haptic feedback
  • Option to remove translation bar
  • Add more languages
  • Add signs for languages
  • Option to donate instead of subscription

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Translator ·

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Version3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • PRO FEATURES (MONTHLY)3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Pro version 3 months$19.993 Months
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  • Pro version 1 year$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$3.99
6 purchases

iTranslate Keyboard

Subscriptions6
  • Premium with Free Trial7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Premium Subscription$2.997 Days
  • iTranslate PRO - 1 month$5.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • iTranslate PRO - 1 year7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Premium with Free Trial7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • iTranslate Keyboard Pro$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Translator · free?
Translator · is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iTranslate Keyboard free?
iTranslate Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Translator · or iTranslate Keyboard?
Translator · is rated higher. Translator · averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while iTranslate Keyboard averages 3.2 from 104 ratings.
Do Translator · or iTranslate Keyboard have ads?
Translator · shows ads; iTranslate Keyboard does not.
Which is updated more often, Translator · or iTranslate Keyboard?
Translator · ships an update every 2 months, and iTranslate Keyboard every 3 weeks. Most recently, Translator · was updated on October 18, 2026 and iTranslate Keyboard on October 6, 2026.

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