# ByteEngine Translator vs AI Translate

The clearest difference is rating: AI Translate at 4.6 against ByteEngine Translator's 3.2. AI Translate also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 25%) and ads (none vs shown). ByteEngine Translator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AI Translate sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. ByteEngine Translator asks for nothing beyond the download.

AI Translate holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AI Translate has 601 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 67% of AI Translate's.

ByteEngine Translator ships an update every 2 months, AI Translate every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ByteEngine Translator | AI Translate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/byteengine-translator/id1515060316/reviews) | **[4.6 (601 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-translate-text-voice-image/id6680186702/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **601** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Size | 144 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ByteEngine Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1294945646) | [AppCentury Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752438906) |

## 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


### AI Translate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-translate-text-voice-image/id6680186702)

Instantly translate text, voice, conversations, and images across over 30 languages. Features include real-time voice translation, a conversation mode for seamless dialogue, and image translation by snapping photos. An AI assistant provides language support and general knowledge.

**Highlights:** Text Translation, Voice Translation, Conversation Mode, Image Translation, AI Assistant, Translation History, Offline Mode

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Translate Premium 1 Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Translate Premium 1 Week | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Translate Premium 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Translate Premium 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Translate Premium 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Translate Premium 1 Month | $12.99 | per month |
| AI Translate Premium 1 Week | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Translate Premium 1 Week | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Translate Premium 1 Week | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| AI Translate Premium 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| AI Translate Premium 1 Year | $34.99 | per year |
| AI Translate Premium 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| AI Translate Premium 1 Year | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ByteEngine Translator free?

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

### Is AI Translate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ByteEngine Translator or AI Translate?

AI Translate is rated higher. ByteEngine Translator averages 3.2 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while AI Translate averages 4.6 from 601 ratings.

### Do ByteEngine Translator or AI Translate have ads?

ByteEngine Translator shows ads; AI Translate does not.

### Which is updated more often, ByteEngine Translator or AI Translate?

ByteEngine Translator ships an update every 2 months, and AI Translate every 3 weeks. Most recently, ByteEngine Translator was updated on October 24, 2026 and AI Translate on October 25, 2026.

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