Comparison

Photo Translator vs dictionary.camera

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

Head to head
About

Photo Translator

Instantly translate text from photos in over 100 languages. This app uses advanced OCR and AI to overlay translations directly onto images, offering offline capabilities and auto language detection. An optional premium version removes ads and provides unlimited translations.

Highlights
  • Translate text from photos
  • Supports over 100 languages
  • Advanced OCR technology
  • AI translation technology
  • Offline translation
  • Auto language detection
  • Overlay translations on images
Features
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Looking for a powerful translation tool for your iOS device? Photo Translator can help you understand text in over 100 languages, simply by taking a photo. The translation text is rendered right on top of the original text for maximum clarity. Our app features advanced OCR technology and AI translation technology, ensuring accurate and reliable translations every time. Plus, you can use our app offline and enjoy auto language detection for convenience and flexibility. For an even better experience, consider upgrading to the Premium version. With completely ad-free usage and unlimited photo translations, you can enjoy our app to the fullest. Premium subscription comes with two options: a yearly subscription (which includes a 3-day free trial) or a monthly subscription. Please note that payment for our Premium subscription will be charged to your iTunes Account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period and identify the cost of the renewal. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. Don't miss out on this incredible translation tool. Try our iOS Photo Translator today! For more information on our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, please visit https://evolly.app/privacy-policy/ and https://evolly.app/terms-of-service/.

About

dictionary.camera

Instantly understand unfamiliar words while reading by pointing your camera at them. The app saves your looked-up words for easy review, helping you expand your vocabulary effortlessly. Enjoy a seamless reading experience without interruption.

Highlights
  • Camera-based word lookup
  • Instant definition display
  • Automatic search history
  • Vocabulary tracking
  • Seamless reading integration
Features
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Unlock the meaning of unfamiliar words with our new app - dictionary.camera Look up words as you are reading without taking your eyes off your favourite book. Do you get stuck on words while reading? Don’t just skip them! Simply switch to our app, point the camera at the unknown word and look up the meaning of it right then and there. The words will automatically be saved in your search history. Use it to keep track of the words you learn. Doesn’t it feel great knowing what that word actually means? Happy reading!

Screenshots

Photo Translator4 screens
dictionary.camera2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: dictionary.camera at none against Photo Translator's 10. dictionary.camera also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Photo Translator's advantage is ratings volume (27K vs 31). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Photo Translator sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. dictionary.camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Photo Translator holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Translator has 27K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Photo Translator's written reviews are positive against 36% of dictionary.camera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Photo Translator versus dictionary.camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhoto Translatordictionary.camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (27K ratings) — better4.2 (31 ratings)
Positive reviews37.6% of reviews — better35.7% of reviews
Number of ratings27K — better31
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEVOLLY.APPX2 Mobile Development SRL

Customer experience

Photo Translator

All ratings26,827 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative11.3%
Written reviews972 reviews
Positive37.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative54.7%

dictionary.camera

All ratings31 ratings
Positive77.4%
Neutral9.7%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive35.7%
Neutral21.4%
Negative42.9%

Bugs and requests

Photo Translator

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes or freezes after reaching the free translation limit
  • Translations sometimes do not match the original text
  • Issues with offline/cloud translation modes

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow more free translations per day
  • Improve translation accuracy, especially for complex languages
  • Provide an ad-free paid version

dictionary.camera

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Photo Translator

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly Premium$2.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium with Trial3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • 1 Month Premium$9.991 Month
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  • Monthly Premium$9.991 Month
  • 1 Month Premium3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Quarterly Premium3 Days trial$19.993 Months
  • 1 Year Premium without Trial$29.991 Year
  • 1 Year Premium with Free Trial3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium with Free Trial3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$79.99
None

dictionary.camera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Photo Translator free?
Photo Translator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is dictionary.camera free?
dictionary.camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Photo Translator or dictionary.camera?
Photo Translator is rated higher. Photo Translator averages 4.4 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while dictionary.camera averages 4.2 from 31 ratings.
Do Photo Translator or dictionary.camera have ads?
Photo Translator shows ads; dictionary.camera does not.
Which is updated more often, Photo Translator or dictionary.camera?
Photo Translator ships an update monthly, and dictionary.camera monthly. Most recently, Photo Translator was updated on October 19, 2026 and dictionary.camera on October 3, 2026.

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