# Translator ･ vs Translator*

The clearest difference is rating: Translator* at 4.4 against Translator ･'s 1.0. Translator* also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 4). Translator ･'s advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Translator ･ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Translator* sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Translator* holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Translator* has 2.8K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Translator ･'s written reviews are positive against 49% of Translator*'s.

Translator ･ ships an update every 3 weeks, Translator* every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Translator ･ | Translator* |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translator/id1439902379/reviews) | **[4.4 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translator/id1488032953/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **49.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 94 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Roximus Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480552972) | [Appios Bilisim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796567865) |

## What reviewers say

### Translator ･

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translator/id1439902379)

Break down language barriers with this powerful translation tool. It offers real-time voice and text translation for over 100 languages, making global communication effortless. Enjoy features like automatic language detection and offline translation capabilities.

**Highlights:** Live conversation translation, Automatic language detection, Offline translator, 100+ languages supported, Voice to text & text to text modes, One-tap navigation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Voice Translator Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Voice Translator Premium | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Voice Translator Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| Voice Translator Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| 6 Months Premium Access | $12.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Premium Access | $39.99 | per year |
| Voice Translator Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Voice Translator Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Voice Translator Premium | $99.99 | per year |


### Translator*

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translator/id1488032953)

This AI-powered app offers seamless text, image, and voice translation across over 100 languages. Translate as you type, identify objects in photos, or speak naturally for instant audio and text translations. It's designed for effortless communication in any situation.

**Highlights:** AI-powered keyboard translation, Object and text recognition from images, Real-time voice translation with AI, Supports over 100 languages, Transliteration support, Save and manage translations

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Membership | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Membership | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Membership | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient translation
- 💡 Helpful for global shopping
- 👍 Great app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 💰 Paywall for basic features
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤔 Confusing UI and features

**Reported bugs**

- Camera text scanning not working
- App freezes on language change

**Requested features**

- More language options
- Example sentences for new words
- Better camera scanning functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Translator ･ free?

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

### Is Translator* free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Translator ･ or Translator*?

Translator* is rated higher. Translator ･ averages 1.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Translator* averages 4.4 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do Translator ･ or Translator* have ads?

Translator ･ shows ads; Translator* does not.

### Which is updated more often, Translator ･ or Translator*?

Translator ･ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Translator* every 5 months. Most recently, Translator ･ was updated on November 2, 2026 and Translator* on November 7, 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.*