Comparison

Translator · vs Japanese Translator Plus

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

Japanese Translator Plus

Translate Japanese text, photos, and voice in real-time. This tool helps users communicate with Japanese speakers for travel, entertainment, or personal connections. Access common phrases and save words for efficient learning.

Highlights
  • Text translation
  • Photo translation
  • Voice recognition translation
  • Common phrases
  • Favorites folder
Features
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This Japanese translation app is a photo translation tool focusing on online Japanese translation. It supports photo translation and voice translation, helping users communicate with international friends without barriers. Suitable scenarios include: If you want to travel to Japan to appreciate cherry blossoms, study in Japan, play Japanese games, etc.; If you love Japanese anime and dramas, enjoy watching raw meat, and aspire to become a cosplayer; If you want to communicate with your favorite Japanese stars in the same language, whether it's attending concerts or meeting events, you can understand Japanese. Features include: Text translation: Provide fast text translation of Japanese, with results available in seconds. For unfamiliar words, you can add them to a favorites folder for efficient learning. Photo translation: Take a photo of the Japanese content and obtain accurate translation results quickly, no longer worrying about not understanding Japanese. Voice recognition translation: Use speech recognition technology to recognize and translate speech, helping you communicate with international friends without obstacles. Common phrases: Offer a large number of common Japanese short phrases, covering dining, transportation, daily life, tourism, shopping, and other aspects, making it a must-have assistant for traveling abroad. [Automatic Subscription Service Description] 1. Subscription Service: VIP of Japanese translator (1 week) 2. Payment: After the user confirms the purchase and pays, it is credited to the iTunes account 3. Automatic renewal: The Apple iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours before expiration, and the subscription period will be extended by one subscription period after successful deduction 4. Turn off the service: You can "Settings" in the iPhone; Go to "iTunes Store and App Store”, Click "Apple ID", select" View Apple ID", enter the "Account Settings" page, click "Subscribe", manage the automatic subscription service, if you need to cancel, you can close 24 hours before the end of each billing period, and no charge will be deducted within 24 hours before the expiration. User agreement: http://terms.yinye.cloud/User_Agreement.html Privacy policy: http://terms.yinye.cloud/Privacy_Policy.html

Screenshots

Translator ·4 screens
Japanese Translator Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Translator · at 49% against Japanese Translator Plus's 0%. Japanese Translator Plus's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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 Japanese Translator Plus sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Translator · versus Japanese Translator Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTranslator ·Japanese Translator Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (23K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews49.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings23K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBUCKET LIST LABS S.L.成态 游

Customer experience

Translator ·

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

Japanese Translator Plus

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Japanese Translator Plus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
1 purchases

Japanese Translator Plus

Subscriptions1
  • VIP of Japanese translator3 Days trial$1.997 Days

Questions

Is Translator · free?
Translator · is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Japanese Translator Plus free?
Japanese Translator Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Translator · or Japanese Translator Plus have ads?
Translator · shows ads; Japanese Translator Plus does not.
Which is updated more often, Translator · or Japanese Translator Plus?
Translator · ships an update every 2 months, and Japanese Translator Plus every 2 months. Most recently, Translator · was updated on November 1, 2026 and Japanese Translator Plus on October 14, 2026.

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