# Photo Translator vs dictionary.camera

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo Translator | dictionary.camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-translator-translate/id1350347947/reviews)** | [4.2 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictionarycamera/id1545347607/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **27K** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | **37.6% of reviews** | 35.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 135 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EVOLLY.APP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422593523) | [X2 Mobile Development SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/968345898) |

## What reviewers say

### Photo Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-translator-translate/id1350347947)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium with Trial | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Premium | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year Premium without Trial | $29.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Premium with Free Trial | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium with Free Trial | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate translations
- 👍 Helpful for travel and homework
- 💡 Useful for translating instructions and manuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Limited free translations per day
- 💰 Aggressive upselling for premium subscription
- 📺 Excessive ads interrupting the experience
- 🐛 Inconsistent translation quality and accuracy

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


### dictionary.camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dictionarycamera/id1545347607)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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