# Translator · vs ByteEngine Translator

The clearest difference is rating: Translator · at 4.6 against ByteEngine Translator's 3.2. Translator · also leads on ratings volume (23K vs 12) and review sentiment (49% vs 25%). ByteEngine Translator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Translator · sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. ByteEngine Translator asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 12, 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 ByteEngine Translator's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Translator · | ByteEngine Translator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translator/id1294037472/reviews)** | [3.2 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/byteengine-translator/id1515060316/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **49.4% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 55 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BUCKET LIST LABS S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1616833567) | [ByteEngine Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1294945646) |

## 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


### ByteEngine Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/byteengine-translator/id1515060316)

Translate text, voice, conversations, and camera photos across over 100 languages. Download language packs for free offline translation when traveling. Save frequent translations and share them with other apps.

**Highlights:** 100+ language translation, Offline language packs, Camera photo translation, Voice and conversation translation, Save and share translations, Split-screen conversation mode

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Translator · free?

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

### Is ByteEngine Translator free?

ByteEngine Translator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Translator · is rated higher. Translator · averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while ByteEngine Translator averages 3.2 from 12 ratings.

### Do Translator · or ByteEngine Translator have ads?

Both Translator · and ByteEngine Translator show ads.

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

Translator · ships an update every 2 months, and ByteEngine Translator every 2 months. Most recently, Translator · was updated on September 25, 2026 and ByteEngine Translator on August 23, 2026.

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