Comparison

Image Translator vs Translator*

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Image Translator

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
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Take a photo of any text in any language, and translate it! - Supports over 40 languages. Any alphabet type, any font. - Translate to more than 100 different languages. - Speaks the translation out in a natural voice. - Remembers earlier translations, providing playback without internet. Image Translator uses advanced AI techniques to find the text in the image. Either translate directly using your camera, or use any images stored on your phone. Image translator also stores the previous translations in its database and allows you to prepare a set of translations in advance. You can then play them back later without the need for internet and data roaming costs.

About

Translator*

This AI-powered app offers seamless text, image, and voice translation across over 100 languages. Translate as you type, identify objects in photos, or speak naturally for instant audio and text translations. It's designed for effortless communication in any situation.

Highlights
  • AI-powered keyboard translation
  • Object and text recognition from images
  • Real-time voice translation with AI
  • Supports over 100 languages
  • Transliteration support
  • Save and manage translations
Features
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Translator* – AI-Powered All-in-One Translator Translator* is your complete translation solution, combining the power of artificial intelligence with intuitive tools for keyboard, image, and voice translation. Whether you're chatting, traveling, or learning a new language, Translator* makes communication effortless across more than 100 languages. Key Features AI-Backed Keyboard Translator
Translate as you type, directly within any app. The AI-powered Translator* Keyboard lets you chat in real time without switching apps—seamlessly integrated and easy to use. AI-Powered Image Translator * Object Mode: Take or upload a photo, and Translator* will identify objects using AI and translate them into your selected language. * Text Mode: Snap a picture of a document or any written content. The app uses AI to scan and accurately translate text from images. Voice Translator with AI Precision
Speak naturally and get instant translations in both audio and text. Choose from male or female voices and various dialects for personalized output—all backed by advanced AI language models. Additional Features * Transliteration support for non-Latin scripts * Save and manage your favorite translations * Access full translation history * Share translations easily across apps * Translate in over 100 languages * Regional dialect switching for localized accuracy Translator* uses cutting-edge AI technology to deliver fast, accurate, and natural translations—anytime, anywhere. Information About Subscription You can cancel your subscription or free trial anytime by cancelling your subscription through your iTunes account settings, or it will automatically renew. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the free trial or any subscription period to avoid being charged. Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase and upon commencement of each renewal term. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. -Privacy Policy : https://appios.com.tr/privacy.html -Terms of Use : https://appios.com.tr/terms.html

Screenshots

Image Translator4 screens
Translator*4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Image Translator at free with in-app purchases against Translator*'s subscription. Image Translator also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). Translator*'s advantage is review sentiment (49% vs 30%) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 200). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Image Translator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Translator* sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Image Translator against 4.4 for Translator*. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Translator* has 2.8K 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 49% of Translator*'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Image Translator ships an update every 2 days, Translator* every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Image Translator versus Translator*: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImage TranslatorTranslator*
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (200 ratings) — better4.4 (2.8K ratings)
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews49.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2002.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSparkling Design and Infotech Private LimitedAppios Bilisim

Customer experience

Image Translator

All ratings200 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral1.5%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative70.0%

Translator*

All ratings2,807 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral3.7%
Negative11.7%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive49.0%
Neutral3.9%
Negative47.1%

Bugs and requests

Image Translator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Translator*

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Camera text scanning not working
  • App freezes on language change

Requested features

3 requests
  • More language options
  • Example sentences for new words
  • Better camera scanning functionality

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Image Translator

One-time1
  • Remove the ads$1.99
3 purchases

Translator*

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Membership$9.997 Days
  • Monthly Membership3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Yearly Membership3 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Image Translator free?
Image Translator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Translator* free?
Translator* is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Image Translator or Translator*?
Image Translator is rated higher. Image Translator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 200 ratings, while Translator* averages 4.4 from 2.8K ratings.
Do Image Translator or Translator* have ads?
Neither Image Translator nor Translator* shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Image Translator or Translator*?
Image Translator ships an update every 2 days, and Translator* every 5 months. Most recently, Image Translator was updated on October 16, 2026 and Translator* on October 20, 2026.

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