# PDF Translator vs DeftPDF Document Translator

The clearest difference is rating: PDF Translator at 4.2 against DeftPDF Document Translator's 3.0. PDF Translator also leads on ratings volume (477 vs 2). DeftPDF Document Translator's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (50% vs 17%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 DeftPDF Document Translator sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PDF Translator holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Translator has 477 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of PDF Translator's written reviews are positive against 50% of DeftPDF Document Translator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PDF Translator ships an update monthly, DeftPDF Document Translator weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Translator | DeftPDF Document Translator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (477 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-translator-document-and-ocr/id1575283633/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deftpdf-document-translator/id1641314751/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **477** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 17.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 99 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alex Gameli Heyman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529812783) | [Sictec Infotech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1365388381) |

## 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


### DeftPDF Document Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deftpdf-document-translator/id1641314751)

Instantly translate documents in various formats like PDF, Docx, and Txt into over 130 languages. This app preserves document layout and supports large files, including scanned PDFs using OCR technology. No registration or watermarks are required.

**Highlights:** Translate 130+ languages, Supports PDF, Docx, Pptx, Xlsx, Txt, Html, Preserves document layout, OCR for scanned PDFs, Large file support (500+ pages), No registration required, No watermarks

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Translate file | $0.49 | one-time |
| Translate file | $0.99 | one-time |
| Translate file | $1.00 | one-time |
| Translate file | $1.99 | one-time |
| Translate file | $2.99 | one-time |
| Translate file | $3.00 | one-time |
| Translate file | $3.99 | one-time |
| Translate file | $4.99 | one-time |
| Translate file | $5.99 | one-time |
| Translate file | $6.99 | one-time |
| Translate file | $7.99 | one-time |
| Translate file | $8.99 | one-time |
| Translate file | $9.99 | one-time |
| Translate file | $11.99 | one-time |
| Translate file | $14.99 | one-time |
| Translate file | $18.99 | one-time |
| Translate file | $449.99 | one-time |
| Translate file | $499.99 | one-time |
| Translate file | $599.99 | one-time |
| Translate file | $699.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Translator free?

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

### Is DeftPDF Document Translator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PDF Translator or DeftPDF Document Translator?

PDF Translator is rated higher. PDF Translator averages 4.2 out of 5 from 477 ratings, while DeftPDF Document Translator averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do PDF Translator or DeftPDF Document Translator have ads?

PDF Translator shows ads; DeftPDF Document Translator does not.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Translator or DeftPDF Document Translator?

PDF Translator ships an update monthly, and DeftPDF Document Translator weekly. Most recently, PDF Translator was updated on September 20, 2026 and DeftPDF Document Translator on September 9, 2026.

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