# Camera Translator ~ vs Camera Translator Photo

The clearest difference is monetization model: Camera Translator Photo at free with in-app purchases against Camera Translator ~'s subscription. Camera Translator ~'s advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Camera Translator ~ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Camera Translator Photo sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Camera Translator ~ against 4.7 for Camera Translator Photo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 22 respectively.

Camera Translator ~ ships an update every 10 days, Camera Translator Photo every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Camera Translator ~ | Camera Translator Photo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-translator/id1527040311/reviews)** | [4.7 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-translator-photo/id1531673846/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **22** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 160 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Telefirst Telecom Services LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525504734) | [AppFabric LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1708303822) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Camera Translator Photo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-translator-photo/id1531673846)

Instantly translate text from your camera or gallery images. Supports over 50 languages, including complex ones like Chinese and Japanese. Offers fast, one-click translations and a history of your translations.

**Highlights:** Translate text directly with the camera, Translate text from gallery images, Supports over 50 languages, Fast, one-click translations, Translation history

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Translate Photos | $7.49 | per month |
| Premium Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| 1 Year | $74.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Camera Translator ~ free?

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

### Is Camera Translator Photo free?

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

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

Camera Translator ~ is rated higher. Camera Translator ~ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Camera Translator Photo averages 4.7 from 22 ratings.

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

Neither Camera Translator ~ nor Camera Translator Photo shows ads.

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

Camera Translator ~ ships an update every 10 days, and Camera Translator Photo every 3 weeks. Most recently, Camera Translator ~ was updated on October 29, 2026 and Camera Translator Photo on October 29, 2026.

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