# Translator · vs Realtime Translate

The clearest difference is rating: Translator · at 4.6 against Realtime Translate's 3.6. Translator · also leads on ratings volume (23K vs 233) and review sentiment (49% vs 37%). Realtime Translate'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.

Both are free to download. Translator · sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Realtime Translate sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Translator · holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Translator · has 23K ratings behind it against 233, 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 37% of Realtime Translate's.

Translator · ships an update every 2 months, Realtime Translate every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Translator · | Realtime Translate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translator/id1294037472/reviews)** | [3.6 (233 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realtime-translate-translator/id1541667265/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23K** | 233 |
| Positive reviews | **49.4% of reviews** | 37.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 55 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BUCKET LIST LABS S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1616833567) | [FYMobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546589565) |

## 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


### Realtime Translate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realtime-translate-translator/id1541667265)

Instantly translate text from your camera, voice, or keyboard across over 100 languages. Communicate globally with real-time voice-to-voice dialogues and translate websites or augmented reality content. This app turns your device into a powerful, portable translation tool.

**Highlights:** Camera translation for menus and logos, Real-time voice-to-voice conversation translation, Website translation within Safari, Augmented Reality (AR) translation, Keyboard translation for messaging, Apple Watch voice translation, Supports over 100 languages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Translation Feature | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Translation Feature | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Translation Feature | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Translation Feature | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| UNLIMITED TRANSLATION FEATURE | $37.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Translation Feature. | $67.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Translation Feature | $69.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Translation Feature | $71.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Translator · free?

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

### Is Realtime Translate free?

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

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

Translator · is rated higher. Translator · averages 4.6 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while Realtime Translate averages 3.6 from 233 ratings.

### Do Translator · or Realtime Translate have ads?

Translator · shows ads; Realtime Translate does not.

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

Translator · ships an update every 2 months, and Realtime Translate every 3 weeks. Most recently, Translator · was updated on October 26, 2026 and Realtime Translate on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*