# Camera Translator vs Documents Translator

The clearest difference is rating: Documents Translator at 4.7 against Camera Translator's 2.9. Documents Translator also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 25%) and ratings volume (71 vs 7). Camera Translator's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Camera Translator sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Documents Translator sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Documents Translator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Documents Translator has 71 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Camera Translator's written reviews are positive against 54% of Documents Translator's.

Camera Translator ships an update monthly, Documents Translator every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camera Translator | Documents Translator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-translator-scan-photo/id1433408058/reviews) | **[4.7 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documents-translator/id1566993561/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **71** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **54.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 227 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Talkao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387396771) | [Denk Alexandru](https://appshunter.io/developer/551756299) |

## What reviewers say

### Camera Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-translator-scan-photo/id1433408058)

Instantly translate text from photos and documents using your camera. Supports over 100 languages and various file formats, with features like text trimming, audio output, and translation history.

**Highlights:** Instant camera text translation, Supports over 100 languages, Recognizes text in documents and photos, Trims images for precise translation, Audio output for translations, Unlimited translation history, Customizable wallpapers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $5.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly with 7 days free | $36.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $38.99 | per year |
| Limited offer | $38.99 | per year |
| Yearly with 3 days free | $48.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $59.99 | per year |


### Documents Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documents-translator/id1566993561)

Instantly translate text, documents, photos, and voice conversations in over 140 languages. Navigate foreign environments with real-time camera translation, communicate offline, and translate websites or messages directly from your keyboard.

**Highlights:** Translate 140+ languages, Real-time camera translation, Offline translation mode, Voice conversation translation, Website translation extension, Keyboard translation integration, Save favorite translations

**Features:** Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $24.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and quick translation processing
- ✅ Accurate translations across multiple languages
- 👍 Easy and intuitive user interface
- 📱 Seamless keyboard integration for in-app translation
- 🌍 Supports numerous languages and dialects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription pricing model
- 🔐 Aggressive paywall and frequent upgrade prompts
- 📱 Inconsistent translation quality between phone and desktop versions
- 🚫 Very limited free tier functionality
- ❌ Misleading free app claims with hidden costs

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when typing or entering text
- Unexpected force closes and crashes
- Camera/document scanning feature not working
- Touch ID support not properly implemented
- App freezing during long text selection

**Requested features**

- Swap/exchange button for quick language switching
- Dark mode for better user experience
- Sound/pronunciation feature for all languages
- Favorite language shortcuts for quick selection
- Dictionary function for vocabulary learning


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Camera Translator free?

Camera Translator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Documents Translator free?

Documents Translator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Camera Translator or Documents Translator?

Documents Translator is rated higher. Camera Translator averages 2.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Documents Translator averages 4.7 from 71 ratings.

### Do Camera Translator or Documents Translator have ads?

Neither Camera Translator nor Documents Translator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Camera Translator or Documents Translator?

Camera Translator ships an update monthly, and Documents Translator every 3 weeks. Most recently, Camera Translator was updated on September 9, 2026 and Documents Translator on September 23, 2026.

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