# Translator* vs Translate

The clearest difference is monetization model: Translate at free with in-app purchases against Translator*'s subscription. Translate also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). Translator*'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 28). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Translator* sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Translate sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Translator* against 4.3 for Translate. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Translator* has 2.8K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Translator*'s written reviews are positive against 35% of Translate's.

Translator* ships an update every 5 months, Translate every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Translator* | Translate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translator/id1488032953/reviews)** | [4.3 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translate-all-language/id1615906124/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | **49.0% of reviews** | 35.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 28 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Appios Bilisim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796567865) | [Shraddha Limbasiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713525187) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Translate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translate-all-language/id1615906124)

This app provides real-time translation for over 30 languages, supporting voice, text, and image input. It's designed to help users communicate across language barriers for personal and business needs.

**Highlights:** Multi-language translation, Voice-to-voice translation, Text-to-text translation, Image and document translation, Website and chat translation, Copy and share translations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Primium Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Access | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Life Time Premium Access | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Translator* free?

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

### Is Translate free?

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

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

Translator* is rated higher. Translator* averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Translate averages 4.3 from 28 ratings.

### Do Translator* or Translate have ads?

Translate shows ads; Translator* does not.

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

Translator* ships an update every 5 months, and Translate every 2 months. Most recently, Translator* was updated on September 24, 2026 and Translate on September 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.*