# Scanner vs Photo Translator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scanner at 50% against Photo Translator's 0%. Scanner also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). Photo Translator's advantage is ratings volume (313 vs 62). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scanner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Photo Translator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scanner holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Translator has 313 ratings behind it against 62, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Scanner's written reviews are positive against 0% of Photo Translator's.

Scanner ships an update fortnightly, Photo Translator every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scanner | Photo Translator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-scan-documents-easily/id1472487525/reviews)** | [4.3 (313 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-translator-scanner-app/id1532606784/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 62 | **313** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 126 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Grappa Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453543337) | [Milan Unjiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490152913) |

## What reviewers say

### Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanner-scan-documents-easily/id1472487525)

Transform your phone into a portable scanner to digitize, sign, and share documents on the go. Convert scans to text, protect your files, and reduce paper clutter. An essential tool for efficient business transactions and document management.

**Highlights:** Scan documents easily, Save and export as PDF, TXT, JPEG, Sign important documents, Convert scans to text (OCR), Protect stored files, No Wi-Fi needed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trial + 1 month | $9.99 | per month |
| Trial + 1 month | $19.99 | per month |
| 1 year | $49.99 | per year |


### Photo Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-translator-scanner-app/id1532606784)

Instantly translate text from photos using your device's camera or gallery. This app functions as a document scanner and a travel assistant, making it easy to translate menus, signs, and documents in over 50 languages.

**Highlights:** Scan documents, Translate photos, Upload from gallery, Support for 50+ languages, Travel assistant, Document scanner

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Translator Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| One Time Purchase | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scanner free?

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

### Is Photo Translator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scanner or Photo Translator?

Scanner is rated higher. Scanner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while Photo Translator averages 4.3 from 313 ratings.

### Do Scanner or Photo Translator have ads?

Neither Scanner nor Photo Translator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scanner or Photo Translator?

Scanner ships an update fortnightly, and Photo Translator every 2 months. Most recently, Scanner was updated on November 3, 2026 and Photo Translator on November 3, 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.*