# ByteEngine Translator vs Talking Translator

The clearest difference is rating: Talking Translator at 4.3 against ByteEngine Translator's 3.2. Talking Translator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (50% vs 25%). ByteEngine Translator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Talking Translator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ByteEngine Translator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Talking Translator holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Talking Translator has 277 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of ByteEngine Translator's written reviews are positive against 50% of Talking Translator's.

ByteEngine Translator ships an update every 2 months, Talking Translator every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ByteEngine Translator | Talking Translator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/byteengine-translator/id1515060316/reviews) | **[4.3 (277 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-translator-text-and-voice/id1630723338/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **277** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 144 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ByteEngine Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1294945646) | [Alexey Beschetnikov](https://appshunter.io/developer/546658311) |

## What reviewers say

### ByteEngine Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/byteengine-translator/id1515060316)

Translate text, voice, conversations, and camera photos across over 100 languages. Download language packs for free offline translation when traveling. Save frequent translations and share them with other apps.

**Highlights:** 100+ language translation, Offline language packs, Camera photo translation, Voice and conversation translation, Save and share translations, Split-screen conversation mode

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Talking Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-translator-text-and-voice/id1630723338)

This app acts as a portable translator, converting spoken words into text and then translating them into your chosen language in real-time. It supports numerous languages for both speech recognition and translation, with an offline mode available. The app also offers voice output for translated text, benefiting users with hearing impairments.

**Highlights:** Speech recognition in 32 languages, Real-time on-the-fly translation, Over 30 dictation and translation languages, 99% speech recognition accuracy, Offline translation mode, Voice acting of translated text

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Translate | $4.99 | per month |
| Translate 1 Year | $32.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ByteEngine Translator free?

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

### Is Talking Translator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ByteEngine Translator or Talking Translator?

Talking Translator is rated higher. ByteEngine Translator averages 3.2 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Talking Translator averages 4.3 from 277 ratings.

### Do ByteEngine Translator or Talking Translator have ads?

ByteEngine Translator shows ads; Talking Translator does not.

### Which is updated more often, ByteEngine Translator or Talking Translator?

ByteEngine Translator ships an update every 2 months, and Talking Translator every 2 weeks. Most recently, ByteEngine Translator was updated on October 6, 2026 and Talking Translator on October 18, 2026.

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