Comparison

Dialog vs Translator

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

Head to head
About

Dialog

This app offers instant voice, text, and camera translations in over 175 languages. It features a translation keyboard for messaging, AI tools for refining translations, and an offline mode for use without internet. It also includes an Apple Watch app and home screen widget for quick access.

Highlights
  • Voice-to-voice translations
  • Text translation
  • Camera translation
  • Translation keyboard
  • Offline mode
  • Apple Watch app
  • AI translation tools
Features
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Enjoy the quickest & easiest speech and text translator app on the App Store! Translating has never been so easy. Simply select languages > tap the button > get the translation - all on one screen. TRANSLATOR THAT ALLOWS YOU TO: • Communicate in over 175 languages with voice-to-voice translations • Read & write with easy-to-use text translations • Learn words & phrases in over 175 different languages • Communicate via text & email with translation keyboard • Use your camera to translate text in images or physical objects around you • Make accurate speech & text translations in real time FEATURES: CAMERA TRANSLATOR Use your camera to instantly translate text on signs, menus, or any other printed text. KEYBOARD FOR MESSAGING Chat with friends via messenger or email using a keyboard with built-in translator. ADVANCED AI TOOLS Translate text, then use AI tools to adjust the tone, check grammar, and change the length of your translations. AR TRANSLATOR Use your camera to translate the names of physical objects around you APPLE WATCH APP Instantly translate over 175 languages, straight from your wrist. Subscribe to Dialog Plus to unlock unlimited voice & text translations for Apple Watch. OFFLINE MODE In offline mode you can translate texts without Internet connection. HOME SCREEN WIDGET Quickly access Dialog in a single tap, right from your home screen. SIMPLE & EASY Tap the button and speak. Just stop speaking to hear back the translation. ADVANCED SPEECH RECOGNITION Works well in noisy environments such as streets, stations and other crowded places. LANGUAGE DETECTION The language is automatically translated as you speak between the selected languages. LIGHTNING-FAST Translations delivered in real time. EXCELLENT ACCURACY Uses the best translation engine available today. 175+ LANGUAGES Translates speech and text instantly between more than 175 languages. Get the app and start one-tap translations right away! Supported languages and dialects: Arabic (Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates), Afrikaans (South Africa), Amharic (Ethiopia), Armenian, Azerbaijani, Bengali (Bangladesh, India), Basque (Spain), Bulgarian, Catalan, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin, Taiwan), Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch (The Netherlands), English (Australian, Canada, India, UK, US), Finnish, Filipino (Philippines), French, French (Canada), Galician, German, Greek, Georgian, Gujarati (India), Hebrew, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Javanese (Indonesia), Korean, Khmer (Cambodia), Malay, Moldavian, Norwegian, Nepali (Nepal), Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazil), Lao (Laos), Latvian, Lithuanian, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Spanish (Mexican), Swahili (Kenya), Serbian, Swedish, Sinhala (Sri Lanka), Thai, Turkish, Ukranian, Urdu (Pakistan), Vietnamese, Zulu (South Africa). Google Translate is utilized to power Dialog’s translations. The app contains the following subscription options: Weekly subscription Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. The cost of renewal is equal to the value that “Apple’s App Store Matrix” determines as the equivalent of the subscription price in $USD. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://www.heavyplumbapps.com/privacy-policy-apps.html Terms of Use: https://www.heavyplumbapps.com/Service_Terms.html

About

Translator

Translate spoken words, text from your camera, and documents instantly. This app supports a vast array of languages and offers features like real-time voice dictation and a shareable translation card.

Highlights
  • Voice-to-text dictation and translation
  • Camera text detection for instant translation
  • Dynamic target language switching
  • Translation popup card for visibility
  • Quick copy and paste functionality
  • Multiple sharing options for translations
  • Comprehensive translation history
Features
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A seamless and intuitive personal translator app, designed for iOS 16 and later, supporting a wide range of languages. Experience effortless translation with built-in voice-to-text capabilities and optional read-back to perfect your pronunciation. Utilize your camera to translate text and documents instantly. Key Features: - Voice-to-Text Dictation and Translation: Speak and see your words translated in real-time. - Camera Text Detection: Point your camera at text or documents to receive instant translations. - Dynamic Target Language: Change your target language on the fly with instant results. - Translation Popup Card: Flash your translation on a card for visibility, perfect for getting help. - Quick Copy and Paste: Easily paste text for translation and copy the results with a single click. - Multiple Share Options: Share partial or full translations with a variety of options. - Translation History: Access your full translation history anytime. We continuously strive to enhance our app and welcome any feedback or suggestions you may have. Featured Supported Languages: English, Italian, German, Greek, Chinese (Traditional & Simplified), Russian, Arabic, Portuguese (Brazilian & Portugal), Czech, Danish, Dutch, French, Welsh, Scottish, Japanese, Spanish, Urdu, Swedish, and many more.

Screenshots

Dialog4 screens
Translator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Translator at none against Dialog's 13. Translator also leads on ads (none vs shown). Dialog's advantage is ratings volume (33K vs 71) and review sentiment (75% vs 60%). On price, rating and iOS requirement 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. Dialog sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Translator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Translator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dialog has 33K ratings behind it against 71, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Dialog's written reviews are positive against 60% of Translator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dialog ships an update every 5 weeks, Translator every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Dialog versus Translator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDialogTranslator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (33K ratings)4.7 (71 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.8% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings33K — better71
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#108 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size332 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHeavy Plumb Apps, SOCIEDAD LIMITADAHurryApp LTD

Customer experience

Dialog

All ratings32,731 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral3.7%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews1,253 reviews
Positive74.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative21.0%

Translator

All ratings67 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral6.0%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

Dialog

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent crashes
  • Translation issues with non-Latin scripts
  • Subscription cancellation problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more language support
  • Improve translation accuracy
  • Offer a free version with limited features
  • Provide offline translation capabilities

Translator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Dialog

Subscriptions10
  • Best Voice & Text Translator7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Best Voice & Text Translator7 Days trial2 variants$7.997 Days
  • Dialog Plus3 Days trial$7.991 Month
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  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Best Voice & Text Translator14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Dialog Plus Translator3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Best Voice & Text Translator7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Dialog Plus3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Best Voice & Text Translator$14.991 Month
  • Dialog Plus1 Month trial2 variants$29.991 Month
None

Translator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dialog free?
Dialog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Translator free?
Translator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dialog or Translator?
Translator is rated higher. Dialog averages 4.6 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Translator averages 4.7 from 71 ratings.
Do Dialog or Translator have ads?
Dialog shows ads; Translator does not.
Which is updated more often, Dialog or Translator?
Dialog ships an update every 5 weeks, and Translator every 2 months. Most recently, Dialog was updated on October 30, 2026 and Translator on October 24, 2026.

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