# Translator* vs Live Russian Translator +

The clearest difference is rating: Live Russian Translator + at 5.0 against Translator*'s 4.4. Live Russian Translator + also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). Translator*'s advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 7). On price, ads, 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 Live Russian Translator + sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Live Russian Translator + holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Translator* has 2.8K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Translator* ships an update every 5 months, Live Russian Translator + every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Translator* | Live Russian Translator + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translator/id1488032953/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-russian-translator-plus/id1643641415/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 49.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 28 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appios Bilisim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796567865) | [AmazinPro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590561127) |

## 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


### Live Russian Translator +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-russian-translator-plus/id1643641415)

Translate spoken conversations, text, photos, and live camera feeds in Russian and over 60 other languages. Features AI-assisted translation and offline capabilities after downloading language packs.

**Highlights:** Voice translation for conversations, Two-way conversation mode, Text translation, Photo translation with OCR, Live camera translation, Support for 60+ languages, Offline translation

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $17.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $119.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Translator* free?

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

### Is Live Russian Translator + free?

Live Russian Translator + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Translator* or Live Russian Translator +?

Live Russian Translator + is rated higher. Translator* averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Live Russian Translator + averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Translator* or Live Russian Translator + have ads?

Neither Translator* nor Live Russian Translator + shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Translator* or Live Russian Translator +?

Translator* ships an update every 5 months, and Live Russian Translator + every 2 months. Most recently, Translator* was updated on November 11, 2026 and Live Russian Translator + on November 12, 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.*