# Documents Translator vs DocTranslator

The clearest difference is rating: Documents Translator at 4.7 against DocTranslator's 4.2. Documents Translator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (71 vs 5). DocTranslator's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 54%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Documents Translator sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and DocTranslator sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Documents Translator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Documents Translator has 71 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of Documents Translator's written reviews are positive against 80% of DocTranslator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Documents Translator ships an update every 3 weeks, DocTranslator monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Documents Translator | DocTranslator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documents-translator/id1566993561/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doctranslator/id6575389971/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **71** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 54.1% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 60 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Denk Alexandru](https://appshunter.io/developer/551756299) | [Translation Services USA LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/516593584) |

## What reviewers say

### Documents Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documents-translator/id1566993561)

Instantly translate text, documents, photos, and voice conversations in over 140 languages. Navigate foreign environments with real-time camera translation, communicate offline, and translate websites or messages directly from your keyboard.

**Highlights:** Translate 140+ languages, Real-time camera translation, Offline translation mode, Voice conversation translation, Website translation extension, Keyboard translation integration, Save favorite translations

**Features:** Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $24.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and quick translation processing
- ✅ Accurate translations across multiple languages
- 👍 Easy and intuitive user interface
- 📱 Seamless keyboard integration for in-app translation
- 🌍 Supports numerous languages and dialects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription pricing model
- 🔐 Aggressive paywall and frequent upgrade prompts
- 📱 Inconsistent translation quality between phone and desktop versions
- 🚫 Very limited free tier functionality
- ❌ Misleading free app claims with hidden costs

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when typing or entering text
- Unexpected force closes and crashes
- Camera/document scanning feature not working
- Touch ID support not properly implemented
- App freezing during long text selection

**Requested features**

- Swap/exchange button for quick language switching
- Dark mode for better user experience
- Sound/pronunciation feature for all languages
- Favorite language shortcuts for quick selection
- Dictionary function for vocabulary learning


### DocTranslator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doctranslator/id6575389971)

Translate documents with AI, preserving original formatting and layout. Supports over 100 languages and various file types, offering an intuitive interface and expert linguist support.

**Highlights:** High-quality AI translations, Preserves original formatting, Supports multiple file types (PDF, DOCX, JPG, etc.), Intuitive user interface, Expert linguist support, Real-time status tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI-Powered Translation | $0.99 | one-time |
| AI-Powered Translation | $1.99 | one-time |
| AI-Powered Translation | $2.99 | one-time |
| AI-Powered Translation | $3.99 | one-time |
| AI-Powered Translation | $4.99 | one-time |
| AI-Powered Translation | $6.99 | one-time |
| AI-Powered Translation | $8.99 | one-time |
| AI-Powered Translation | $10.99 | one-time |
| AI-Powered Translation | $11.99 | one-time |
| AI-Powered Translation | $17.99 | one-time |
| AI-Powered Translation | $59.99 | one-time |
| AI-Powered Translation | $64.99 | one-time |
| AI-Powered Translation | $69.99 | one-time |
| AI-Powered Translation | $74.99 | one-time |
| AI-Powered Translation | $79.99 | one-time |
| AI-Powered Translation | $84.99 | one-time |
| AI-Powered Translation | $89.99 | one-time |
| AI-Powered Translation | $94.99 | one-time |
| AI-Powered Translation | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Documents Translator free?

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

### Is DocTranslator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Documents Translator or DocTranslator?

Documents Translator is rated higher. Documents Translator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while DocTranslator averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Documents Translator or DocTranslator have ads?

DocTranslator shows ads; Documents Translator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Documents Translator or DocTranslator?

Documents Translator ships an update every 3 weeks, and DocTranslator monthly. Most recently, Documents Translator was updated on September 23, 2026 and DocTranslator on September 9, 2026.

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