# UDictionary Translator vs Camera Translator

The clearest difference is rating: UDictionary Translator at 4.6 against Camera Translator's 3.0. UDictionary Translator also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 33%) and ratings volume (9.3K vs 4). Camera Translator's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. UDictionary Translator sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days and Camera Translator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UDictionary Translator holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UDictionary Translator has 9.3K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of UDictionary Translator's written reviews are positive against 33% of Camera Translator's.

UDictionary Translator ships an update fortnightly, Camera Translator monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | UDictionary Translator | Camera Translator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (9.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/udictionary-translator/id1319771553/reviews)** | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-translator-translate/id1544662791/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.3K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **58.8% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 557 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Youdao (Hong Kong) Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1319771552) | [David Brewer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435998980) |

## What reviewers say

### UDictionary Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/udictionary-translator/id1319771553)

Translate text, voice, and images across 108 languages. This app offers a comprehensive dictionary with native examples and pronunciation guides. Premium features include camera translation, a translate keyboard, and offline mode for seamless communication.

**Highlights:** Text translation in 108 languages, Voice translation with 47 accents, Authoritative built-in dictionaries, Camera translation via photo, Translate Keyboard for in-app use, Offline translation mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| U Dictionary PRO | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| U Dictionary PRO-1 week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| U Dictionary PRO-1 month | $5.99 | per month |
| U Dictionary PRO | $9.99 | per month |
| U-Dictionary PRO Monthly | $16.99 | per month |
| U Dictionary PRO-1 month | $16.99 | per month |
| U Dictionary PRO-1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| U Dictionary PRO-1 year | $56.99 | per year |
| U Dictionary PRO-1 year | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent translation accuracy
- 🌐 Supports multiple languages
- 📚 Comprehensive dictionary with examples
- 🤖 Helpful text-to-speech feature
- 🔍 Useful scanning and translation capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive paywall and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Occasional translation failures or errors
- 🔌 Requires internet connection for full functionality
- 🕰️ Slow performance and lag at times
- 📱 Limited features in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Translation unavailable due to 'no internet connection' error when online
- Scanning feature not working consistently
- Keyboard translation not functioning properly
- App crashes or freezes unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Offline mode for all translation features
- Customizable text-to-speech voice options
- Ability to save favorite words or translations
- More language support, especially for less common languages
- Improved grammar and sentence structure analysis


### Camera Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-translator-translate/id1544662791)

Instantly translate text from images using advanced OCR technology. Recognize and translate over 300 languages directly on your photos, making it easy to understand any text in a picture.

**Highlights:** Translate text from gallery images or camera, Supports over 300 languages, Advanced OCR technology, Translated text overlaid on original photo, Automatic language detection, Unlimited photo translation

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UDictionary Translator free?

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

### Is Camera Translator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, UDictionary Translator or Camera Translator?

UDictionary Translator is rated higher. UDictionary Translator averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9.3K ratings, while Camera Translator averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do UDictionary Translator or Camera Translator have ads?

UDictionary Translator shows ads; Camera Translator does not.

### Which is updated more often, UDictionary Translator or Camera Translator?

UDictionary Translator ships an update fortnightly, and Camera Translator monthly. Most recently, UDictionary Translator was updated on October 28, 2026 and Camera Translator on October 24, 2026.

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