# Translator · vs Translator

The clearest difference is monetization model: Translator at free with in-app purchases against Translator ·'s subscription. Translator ·'s advantage is ratings volume (23K vs 1.6K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Translator · sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Translator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 Translator · against 4.5 for Translator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Translator · has 23K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Translator ·'s written reviews are positive against 56% of Translator's.

Translator · ships an update every 2 months, Translator every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Translator · | Translator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translator/id1294037472/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translator-language-translate/id1497684557/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 1.6K |
| Positive reviews | 49.4% of reviews | **56.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 55 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BUCKET LIST LABS S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1616833567) | [Games Wing](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453004090) |

## What reviewers say

### Translator ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translator/id1294037472)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PRO FEATURES (MONTHLY) | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro version 3 months | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro version 1 year | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues
- Crashes and freezes
- Incorrect translations for some languages

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- Customizable language preferences
- Better grammar and literature translation
- More language options


### Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translator-language-translate/id1497684557)

Break down language barriers with this advanced translation tool. It offers real-time text, speech, and image translation, along with a built-in dictionary and customization options for seamless global communication.

**Highlights:** Real-time text translation, Speech translation, Image text recognition, Built-in dictionary, Customizable translation options

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ads Monthly Sub | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Language Translator | $29.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful app
- 🔥 Great translation quality
- 💪 Useful features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Too many ads
- 🐛 Camera feature not working as expected
- 🤔 Limited language support

**Reported bugs**

- Camera feature not working
- Frequent crashes

**Requested features**

- Offline translation capability
- Improved camera translation feature
- More language options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Translator · free?

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

### Is Translator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Translator · or Translator?

Translator · is rated higher. Translator · averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Translator averages 4.5 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Translator · or Translator have ads?

Both Translator · and Translator show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Translator · or Translator?

Translator · ships an update every 2 months, and Translator every 6 weeks. Most recently, Translator · was updated on October 19, 2026 and Translator on October 19, 2026.

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