# Translator Keyboard vs EZ Screen Translator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Translator Keyboard at 63% against EZ Screen Translator's 19%. Translator Keyboard also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Translator Keyboard sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and EZ Screen Translator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Translator Keyboard holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Translator Keyboard has 21K ratings behind it against 795, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Translator Keyboard's written reviews are positive against 19% of EZ Screen Translator's.

Translator Keyboard ships an update fortnightly, EZ Screen Translator every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Translator Keyboard | EZ Screen Translator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translator-keyboard-language/id1502909594/reviews)** | [4.4 (795 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ez-screen-translator/id6463492037/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 795 |
| Positive reviews | **63.4% of reviews** | 19.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#139** | — |
| Size | 146 MB | 178 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Air Apps Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/1316153435) | [TRANX SOFTWARE COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704439587) |

## What reviewers say

### Translator Keyboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translator-keyboard-language/id1502909594)

**Currently charting:** #139 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Type and translate text instantly in over 60 languages directly from your keyboard. Seamlessly communicate in any app without switching or copying. Enhance conversations with emojis.

**Highlights:** Instant translation as you type, Supports over 60 languages, Seamless in-app integration, No copy-paste or app switching, Built-in Emoji Keyboard, One-tap language selection

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Air Apps One - 1 Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Air Apps One - 1 Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Air Apps One - 1 Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Air Apps One - 1 Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Air Apps One - 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Air Apps Pro - 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Air Apps One Welcome - 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Air Apps One Starter - 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Air Apps One - 1 Month | $19.99 | per month |
| Air Apps Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| Air Apps One - 1 Week | $19.99 | per month |
| Air Apps Pro - 1 Year | $69.99 | per year |
| Air Apps One - 1 Year | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast translation
- 👍 Convenient keyboard translator
- 💡 Supports many languages
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires subscription after limited free use
- 🐛 Inconsistent translations
- 🐛 Keyboard issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard freezes after limited use
- Translations not accurate
- Subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to translate received messages
- Option to purchase individual languages
- Customizable keyboard layout


### EZ Screen Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ez-screen-translator/id6463492037)

Instantly translate any text on your screen with a single tap. This app breaks down language barriers across social media, games, and documents, supporting over 100 languages. It functions as a text, photo, camera, and voice translator without needing to switch apps.

**Highlights:** Translate all text on screen, Translate text on any app, Game translator, Chat message translator, Photo translator, Camera translator, Voice translator

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| One Time Purchase | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Effective for translating specific content (games, apps)
- 🎯 Works well when used correctly with proper settings
- 📱 Convenient mobile translation solution
- 🌍 Enables access to international communities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent translation failures and errors
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees and paywall for main features
- 🚫 Poor support for non-English languages (Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, Tagalog)
- 📸 Cannot translate vertical text (manga/comics)
- ❌ Fails to recognize non-English characters

**Reported bugs**

- App displays white screen and fails to load
- AssistiveTouch shortcut returns 'failure to translate' errors
- Cannot detect multiple lines of text
- Translates only dates instead of actual content
- Assistive touch circle remains after app deletion

**Requested features**

- Dark theme/dark mode
- Brazilian Portuguese language support
- Better Chinese translation quality
- Direct file/document translation without screenshots
- Offline translation for Chinese languages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Translator Keyboard free?

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

### Is EZ Screen Translator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Translator Keyboard or EZ Screen Translator?

Translator Keyboard is rated higher. Translator Keyboard averages 4.7 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while EZ Screen Translator averages 4.4 from 795 ratings.

### Do Translator Keyboard or EZ Screen Translator have ads?

EZ Screen Translator shows ads; Translator Keyboard does not.

### Which is updated more often, Translator Keyboard or EZ Screen Translator?

Translator Keyboard ships an update fortnightly, and EZ Screen Translator every 10 days. Most recently, Translator Keyboard was updated on October 30, 2026 and EZ Screen Translator on October 30, 2026.

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