# Image Translator vs Translator*

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Image Translator | Translator* |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (200 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-translator/id1322937361/reviews)** | [4.4 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translator/id1488032953/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 200 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | **49.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 71 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sparkling Design and Infotech Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711169094) | [Appios Bilisim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796567865) |

## 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 |


### Translator*

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translator/id1488032953)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Membership | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Membership | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Membership | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient translation
- 💡 Helpful for global shopping
- 👍 Great app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 💰 Paywall for basic features
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤔 Confusing UI and features

**Reported bugs**

- Camera text scanning not working
- App freezes on language change

**Requested features**

- More language options
- Example sentences for new words
- Better camera scanning functionality


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