# PDF Translator vs Simple File Translator

The clearest difference is rating: PDF Translator at 4.2 against Simple File Translator's 2.3. PDF Translator also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (477 vs 3). Simple File Translator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Translator sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Simple File Translator asks for nothing beyond the download.

PDF Translator holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Translator has 477 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of PDF Translator's written reviews are positive against 0% of Simple File Translator's.

PDF Translator ships an update monthly, Simple File Translator every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Translator | Simple File Translator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (477 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-translator-document-and-ocr/id1575283633/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-file-translator/id1578433796/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **477** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **17.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 99 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alex Gameli Heyman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529812783) | [Zainab Barakat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578433799) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-translator-document-and-ocr/id1575283633)

Instantly translate and edit PDF documents and various file formats across 136 languages. Preserve formatting and layout with powerful translation and editing tools. Access translations seamlessly from any app.

**Highlights:** Translate PDFs, images, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Edit PDF text and images, Translate multilingual PDFs, Choose translation engine (Google/Microsoft), Unlimited page and MB translation, Language Detection, Scan, convert, and translate photos

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Translator Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Editor Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| PDF Translator Lite | $12.99 | per month |
| PDF Translator Standard | $19.99 | per month |
| PDF Translator Premium | $69.99 | per month |
| PDF Editor Yearly Access | $99.99 | per year |
| PDF Translate 3 Pages | $0.99 | one-time |
| PDF Translate 10 Pages | $2.99 | one-time |
| PDF Translate 20 Pages | $3.99 | one-time |
| PDF Translate 50 Pages | $12.99 | one-time |
| PDF Translate 100 Pages | $19.99 | one-time |
| PDF Translator 200 Pages | $39.99 | one-time |
| PDF Translate 500 Pages | $84.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Preserves document layout and formatting
- ✅ Maintains images and graphics in PDFs
- ✅ Fast translation processing
- ✅ Supports multiple language pairs
- ✅ Responsive customer support (when contacted)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive pricing model (€0.99-€3+ per page)
- ❌ Frequent server errors and crashes
- ❌ Translation failures despite payment
- ❌ Credits deducted without successful translation
- ❌ Poor translation quality (gibberish, garbled text)

**Reported bugs**

- Server errors preventing translation completion
- App crashes when opening or uploading PDFs
- Credits deducted despite failed translations
- Text rendered as gibberish or random characters
- Overlapping of original and translated text

**Requested features**

- Subscription-based pricing (monthly/yearly/lifetime) instead of per-page
- Free trial with full functionality before purchase
- Automatic language detection without manual selection
- Batch processing for multiple documents
- Edit functionality for translated text


### Simple File Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-file-translator/id1578433796)

Easily translate text and subtitle files between languages. Supports a wide range of subtitle formats including SRT, VTT, and JSON, as well as plain text and XML. Simply select your file, choose the target language, and get your translation.

**Highlights:** File translation, Subtitle format support, Multiple language options, Text and XML translation, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Translator free?

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

### Is Simple File Translator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PDF Translator or Simple File Translator?

PDF Translator is rated higher. PDF Translator averages 4.2 out of 5 from 477 ratings, while Simple File Translator averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do PDF Translator or Simple File Translator have ads?

PDF Translator shows ads; Simple File Translator does not.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Translator or Simple File Translator?

PDF Translator ships an update monthly, and Simple File Translator every 11 months. Most recently, PDF Translator was updated on September 20, 2026 and Simple File Translator on June 4, 2026.

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