# PDF Translator vs OCR Scanner Multi Image

The clearest difference is ratings volume: PDF Translator at 478 against OCR Scanner Multi Image's 2. PDF Translator also leads on device support (4 vs 2). OCR Scanner Multi Image's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Translator sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and OCR Scanner Multi Image sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

OCR Scanner Multi Image holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Translator has 478 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PDF Translator ships an update monthly, OCR Scanner Multi Image every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Translator | OCR Scanner Multi Image |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (478 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-translator-document-and-ocr/id1575283633/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocr-scanner-multi-image/id1631677329/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **478** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 17.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 99 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alex Gameli Heyman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529812783) | [HEXA IT SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610690233) |

## 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


### OCR Scanner Multi Image

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ocr-scanner-multi-image/id1631677329)

Extract text from multiple images and convert it to editable documents. Features include real-time translation, speech-to-text, and PDF conversion. Secure your scanned documents with app lock.

**Highlights:** Extract text from multiple images, Convert images to TXT and PDF, Rich text editor for formatting, Real-time speech-to-text, Multi-language support and translation, Secure document storage with app lock

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OCR Scanner Premium Version | $3.99 | per month |
| OCR Scanner Premium Version | $29.99 | per year |
| OCR Scanner Ad-Free Experience | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Translator free?

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

### Is OCR Scanner Multi Image free?

OCR Scanner Multi Image is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PDF Translator or OCR Scanner Multi Image?

OCR Scanner Multi Image is rated higher. PDF Translator averages 4.2 out of 5 from 478 ratings, while OCR Scanner Multi Image averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do PDF Translator or OCR Scanner Multi Image have ads?

Both PDF Translator and OCR Scanner Multi Image show ads.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Translator or OCR Scanner Multi Image?

PDF Translator ships an update monthly, and OCR Scanner Multi Image every 6 days. Most recently, PDF Translator was updated on September 30, 2026 and OCR Scanner Multi Image on September 17, 2026.

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