# Camera Trans vs Translation

The clearest difference is rating: Translation at 4.7 against Camera Trans's 4.0. Translation also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Camera Trans sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Translation sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Translation holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 19 respectively.

Camera Trans ships an update every 4 months, Translation every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camera Trans | Translation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-trans/id1435260925/reviews) | **[4.7 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translation-scan-translator/id6462362790/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **19** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Changsha yuanli network technology co. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1277587299) | [Baoding Hongyun Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702968861) |

## What reviewers say

### Camera Trans

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-trans/id1435260925)

Translate text from images or spoken words across multiple languages. Ideal for travel, study, or work, it offers improved accuracy over standard machine translation algorithms for more precise results.

**Highlights:** Multi-language translation, Voice translation with speech recognition, OCR photo translation, Improved translation accuracy, Supports English, Japanese, and more

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7 days Vip | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 days Vip | $3.99 | one-time |
| 90 days Vips | $5.99 | one-time |
| 180 days Vip | $7.99 | one-time |


### Translation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translation-scan-translator/id6462362790)

This app combines advanced scanning capabilities with intelligent translation features. It allows for text extraction, document scanning, and object recognition, alongside real-time speech, photo, audio, and video translation. Streamline your work and daily life with its comprehensive tools.

**Highlights:** Text translation, Speech and dialogue translation, Photo and object recognition translation, Audio and video translation, Text extraction from scans, PDF conversion, Electronic signatures, QR code scanning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 周会员 | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| 月会员 | $4.99 | per month |
| 季会员 | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| 年会员 | $19.99 | per year |
| 永久会员 | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Camera Trans free?

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

### Is Translation free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Camera Trans or Translation?

Translation is rated higher. Camera Trans averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Translation averages 4.7 from 19 ratings.

### Do Camera Trans or Translation have ads?

Camera Trans shows ads; Translation does not.

### Which is updated more often, Camera Trans or Translation?

Camera Trans ships an update every 4 months, and Translation every 5 weeks. Most recently, Camera Trans was updated on October 6, 2026 and Translation on October 25, 2026.

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