# Dialog vs Translator

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dialog | Translator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dialog-translate-speech/id1367138686/reviews) | **[4.7 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translator/id1559557888/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 71 |
| Positive reviews | **74.8% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#102** | — |
| Size | 332 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Heavy Plumb Apps, SOCIEDAD LIMITADA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1684291057) | [HurryApp LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562864305) |

## What reviewers say

### Dialog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dialog-translate-speech/id1367138686)

**Currently charting:** #102 Top Grossing · Reference (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Best Voice & Text Translator | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Best Voice & Text Translator | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Dialog Plus | $7.99 | per month |
| Weekly Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Best Voice & Text Translator | $9.99 | per month |
| Dialog Plus Translator | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Best Voice & Text Translator | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Dialog Plus | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Best Voice & Text Translator | $14.99 | per month |
| Dialog Plus | $29.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for communication
- 🚀 Accurate translations
- 👍 Useful for travel
- 👍 Supports many languages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Glitchy performance
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 🐛 Inaccurate translations

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translator/id1559557888)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


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