# iTranslate Keyboard vs Scribe

The clearest difference is rating: Scribe at 5.0 against iTranslate Keyboard's 3.2. Scribe also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6). iTranslate Keyboard's advantage is ratings volume (106 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iTranslate Keyboard sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Scribe asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scribe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTranslate Keyboard has 106 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTranslate Keyboard | Scribe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itranslate-keyboard/id1496786122/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribe-language-keyboards/id1596613886/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **106** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 24.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 59 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) | [Andrew McAllister](https://appshunter.io/developer/1596613888) |

## What reviewers say

### iTranslate Keyboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itranslate-keyboard/id1496786122)

Translate text instantly in any app directly from your keyboard. Communicate effortlessly in over 100 languages without switching apps. Customize your keyboard and break down language barriers.

**Highlights:** Instant translations in any app, Supports over 100 languages, Seamless app integration, Customizable keyboard, Works with messengers and email

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium with Free Trial | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| iTranslate PRO - 1 month | $5.99 | per month |
| iTranslate PRO - 1 year | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium with Free Trial | $79.99 | per year |
| iTranslate Keyboard Pro | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for communication
- 👍 Useful for foreign friends
- 👍 Good for translation
- 👍 Works with other apps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too expensive
- 💸 Overpriced
- 💸 Money grab
- 💸 Subscription based
- 💸 Automatic renewal

**Reported bugs**

- Daily limit reached immediately
- Keyboard disappears upon switching
- Keyboard not appearing at all
- White screen after switching to keyboard
- App crashes after switching to keyboard

**Requested features**

- Add Mandarin language
- Add Brazilian Portuguese
- Add Vietnamese language support
- Add Hebrew language support
- Add Greek language support


### Scribe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribe-language-keyboards/id1596613886)

Enhance your language learning with custom keyboards that offer instant translation, verb conjugation, and noun pluralization. Get grammar rule reminders and context-aware annotations directly on your keyboard.

**Highlights:** Translate words or phrases, Verb conjugation charts, Noun pluralization, Noun gender and preposition case annotations, Pronoun declension assistance, Supports 7 languages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTranslate Keyboard free?

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

### Is Scribe free?

Scribe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iTranslate Keyboard or Scribe?

Scribe is rated higher. iTranslate Keyboard averages 3.2 out of 5 from 106 ratings, while Scribe averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do iTranslate Keyboard or Scribe have ads?

Neither iTranslate Keyboard nor Scribe shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iTranslate Keyboard or Scribe?

iTranslate Keyboard ships an update every 3 weeks, and Scribe every 3 weeks. Most recently, iTranslate Keyboard was updated on October 24, 2026 and Scribe on October 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.*