Comparison

Photo TranslaTion vs Attention

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Photo TranslaTion

Instantly translate text from photos, manual input, or voice. Supports multiple languages for work, study, and travel with a simple interface.

Highlights
  • Photo translation
  • Manual text input translation
  • Real-time voice translation
  • Multi-language support
  • Voice reading
  • Copy and translate text
Features
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Photo Translator is a multi-mode translation software that can achieve photo translation, manual text input translation, and real-time voice translation.With a simple and elegant interface, fast and efficient operation, it is a must-have translation software for your work and study! Application features: Take a full-screen photo for translation, select a photo for translation, translate it instantly, and translate without manual input, which is efficient and accurate. English to Mandarin, accurate voice recognition, fast translation into Chinese, English, and other foreign language text content, voice reading. [Language Recognition] Supports multiple languages, covers multiple countries, and meets the needs of learning translation, work translation, overseas translation, travel translation, and more. Manually enter words and sentences that you cannot read, and you can quickly translate them. It supports multiple languages and supports copying and translating text, making it convenient and fast. Professional photo translation and voice translation software, supporting the translation of several international languages, is a powerful tool for English and foreign language learning and travel. [Description of automatic renewal membership] - Subscription period: Continuous annual, quarterly, monthly, weekly (three-day free trial available, subscription will start immediately after the free trial ends) - Payment: After the user confirms the purchase and makes the payment, it will be credited to the iTunes account. - Users can manage their subscriptions and automatic updates through their account settings. — Canceling the renewal: If you need to cancel the renewal, please manually turn off the automatic renewal function in iTunes/Apple ID settings management 24 hours before the current subscription period expires. - Renewal: The member's own recharge account or Apple iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours before expiration, and the subscription period will be extended by one subscription period after successful charging. — Privacy Policy:https://m11iavy23en.feishu.cn/docx/S3KHdVyEzo3jyhxImvncaYr0nTd?from=from_copylink — Service agreement:https://m11iavy23en.feishu.cn/docx/CqfvdfgtZo4Rxxxq7l7ceYgunDK?from=from_cop

About

Attention

Features
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Attention is a focus support app that helps close off phone distractions during study, reading, and deep work sessions. A visual moon timer makes the remaining time easy to feel at a glance, while an owl watches over your focus time. Choose apps and categories to restrict only while the timer is running. Free version: up to 60 total minutes per day. Lifetime unlock: unlimited time and sessions, plus Konoha. Attention does not collect browsing content or message content.

Screenshots

Photo TranslaTion4 screens
Attention4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Attention at none against Photo TranslaTion's shown. Attention also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). Photo TranslaTion's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Photo TranslaTion sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Attention sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Photo TranslaTion ships an update monthly, Attention every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Photo TranslaTion versus Attention: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhoto TranslaTionAttention
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChina Aviation Lithium Battery Technology Co., Ltd.DAIKI MATSUI

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Photo TranslaTion

Subscriptions6
  • One week VIP7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • One month vip3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Quarterly vip3 Days trial$7.993 Months
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  • One year vip$9.991 Year
  • 98元季度会员3 Days trial$14.993 Months
  • 198元年费会员3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Permanent VIP$14.99
2 purchases

Attention

One-time2
  • 7-Day Free TrialFree
  • Lifetime Unlock$2.99

Questions

Is Photo TranslaTion free?
Photo TranslaTion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Attention free?
Attention is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Photo TranslaTion or Attention have ads?
Photo TranslaTion shows ads; Attention does not.
Which is updated more often, Photo TranslaTion or Attention?
Photo TranslaTion ships an update monthly, and Attention every 4 days. Most recently, Photo TranslaTion was updated on November 3, 2026 and Attention on November 9, 2026.

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