# Translate vs Realtime Translate

The clearest difference is rating: Translate at 4.2 against Realtime Translate's 3.6. Translate also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 233). Realtime Translate's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Realtime Translate sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Translate asks for nothing beyond the download.

Translate holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Translate has 1.2K ratings behind it against 233, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Translate's written reviews are positive against 37% of Realtime Translate's.

Translate ships an update every 6 months, Realtime Translate every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Translate | Realtime Translate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translate-camera-translator/id1507359565/reviews)** | [3.6 (233 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realtime-translate-translator/id1541667265/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 233 |
| Positive reviews | **43.2% of reviews** | 37.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [UniCom Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270764210) | [FYMobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546589565) |

## 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)


### Realtime Translate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realtime-translate-translator/id1541667265)

Instantly translate text from your camera, voice, or keyboard across over 100 languages. Communicate globally with real-time voice-to-voice dialogues and translate websites or augmented reality content. This app turns your device into a powerful, portable translation tool.

**Highlights:** Camera translation for menus and logos, Real-time voice-to-voice conversation translation, Website translation within Safari, Augmented Reality (AR) translation, Keyboard translation for messaging, Apple Watch voice translation, Supports over 100 languages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Translation Feature | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Translation Feature | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Translation Feature | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Translation Feature | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| UNLIMITED TRANSLATION FEATURE | $37.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Translation Feature. | $67.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Translation Feature | $69.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Translation Feature | $71.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Translate free?

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

### Is Realtime Translate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Translate or Realtime Translate?

Translate is rated higher. Translate averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Realtime Translate averages 3.6 from 233 ratings.

### Do Translate or Realtime Translate have ads?

Translate shows ads; Realtime Translate does not.

### Which is updated more often, Translate or Realtime Translate?

Translate ships an update every 6 months, and Realtime Translate every 3 weeks. Most recently, Translate was updated on November 7, 2026 and Realtime Translate on November 3, 2026.

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