# Translate vs Camera Translator ~

The clearest difference is rating: Camera Translator ~ at 4.8 against Translate's 4.2. Camera Translator ~ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 months). Translate's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 8). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Camera Translator ~ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Translate asks for nothing beyond the download.

Camera Translator ~ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Translate has 1.2K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Translate ships an update every 6 months, Camera Translator ~ every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Translate | Camera Translator ~ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translate-camera-translator/id1507359565/reviews) | **[4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-translator/id1527040311/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 43.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Size | 14 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [UniCom Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270764210) | [Telefirst Telecom Services LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525504734) |

## What reviewers say

### Translate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translate-camera-translator/id1507359565)

Instantly translate text from images using advanced OCR technology. Automatically detect languages and overlay translations directly onto the original image. Supports object recognition and text-to-speech for audio playback.

**Highlights:** Advanced OCR technology, Automatic language detection (69 languages), In-image text overlay, Object recognition and translation, Text-to-speech audio output, Gallery image support

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful translation tool
- 🚀 Translates quickly
- 💡 Useful for various purposes
- 🙌 Free and accessible

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Accuracy issues with translations
- 🔇 Suboptimal audio quality
- 🤔 Confusing user interface
- 🙅‍♀️ Requests rating too frequently

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on some devices
- Inconsistent performance across platforms

**Requested features**

- Ability to adjust translation speed
- More language options
- Improved camera functionality for translation
- Customizable settings (e.g., font, colors)


### Camera Translator ~

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-translator/id1527040311)

Instantly translate text from images by pointing your camera. This app uses advanced AI to identify and translate objects, spoken words, and real-time conversations. It also includes a translator keyboard and an offline phrasebook for over 50 languages.

**Highlights:** Camera translation of images, Voice translation and conversation mode, Object recognition and translation, Translator keyboard for apps, Offline phrasebook, Supports 50+ languages

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Translator for 1 Month | $7.99 | per month |
| Translator for 1 Year | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Translate free?

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

### Is Camera Translator ~ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Translate or Camera Translator ~?

Camera Translator ~ is rated higher. Translate averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Camera Translator ~ averages 4.8 from 8 ratings.

### Do Translate or Camera Translator ~ have ads?

Translate shows ads; Camera Translator ~ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Translate or Camera Translator ~?

Translate ships an update every 6 months, and Camera Translator ~ every 10 days. Most recently, Translate was updated on October 13, 2026 and Camera Translator ~ on October 6, 2026.

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