# Image Translator vs Text Capture

The clearest difference is update cadence: Image Translator at every 2 days against Text Capture's weekly. Image Translator also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.5). Text Capture's advantage is ratings volume (2.7K vs 200) and review sentiment (42% vs 30%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Image Translator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Text Capture sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Image Translator against 4.5 for Text Capture. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Text Capture has 2.7K ratings behind it against 200, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 30% of Image Translator's written reviews are positive against 42% of Text Capture's.

Image Translator ships an update every 2 days, Text Capture weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Image Translator | Text Capture |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (200 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-translator/id1322937361/reviews)** | [4.5 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-capture-image-to-text/id1457115603/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 200 | **2.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | **42.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sparkling Design and Infotech Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711169094) | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) |

## What reviewers say

### Image Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-translator/id1322937361)

Instantly translate text from photos in over 40 languages. Supports translation to over 100 languages with natural voice playback. Offline access to past translations is available.

**Highlights:** Translate text from photos, Supports 40+ input languages, Translates to 100+ output languages, Natural voice playback, Offline translation history, AI text recognition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove the ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Text Capture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/text-capture-image-to-text/id1457115603)

Easily extract text from your camera in real-time. This app allows you to edit, copy, share, or listen to captured text. It functions entirely offline, ensuring your data remains private.

**Highlights:** Real-time text capture from camera, Offline functionality, Edit captured text, Copy text to clipboard, Share text to other apps, Text-to-speech functionality, Translate text

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Accurate text recognition
- 💡 Useful for various use cases
- 🚀 Fast and efficient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall blocks core functionality
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Formatting issues with captured text
- 🔒 Deceptive free version

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to restore previous purchases
- Fails to recognize certain languages/scripts
- Inconsistent text capture quality

**Requested features**

- Add ability to rotate/crop captured images
- Improve accuracy for handwritten/non-standard text
- Integrate with note-taking/productivity apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Image Translator free?

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

### Is Text Capture free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Image Translator or Text Capture?

Image Translator is rated higher. Image Translator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 200 ratings, while Text Capture averages 4.5 from 2.7K ratings.

### Do Image Translator or Text Capture have ads?

Neither Image Translator nor Text Capture shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Image Translator or Text Capture?

Image Translator ships an update every 2 days, and Text Capture weekly. Most recently, Image Translator was updated on October 20, 2026 and Text Capture on October 26, 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.*