# PDF Translate Pro vs DeftPDF Document Translator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DeftPDF Document Translator at 50% against PDF Translate Pro's 0%. PDF Translate Pro's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (281 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PDF Translate Pro sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 Translate Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Translate Pro has 281 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of PDF Translate Pro'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 Translate Pro ships an update every 8 days, DeftPDF Document Translator weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Translate Pro | DeftPDF Document Translator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (281 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-translate-pro/id1609232374/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deftpdf-document-translator/id1641314751/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **281** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 152 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aldoo Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533822725) | [Sictec Infotech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1365388381) |

## What reviewers say

### PDF Translate Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-translate-pro/id1609232374)

Instantly translate any document, from contracts to ebooks, across over 100 languages. Supports various file formats and offers a PDF to Voice feature for hands-free listening. Seamlessly sync translations across devices and access your history anytime.

**Highlights:** Translate 100+ languages with auto-detection, Unlimited page translation, Supports PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Translation history and cloud sync, Convert translated documents to audio, Merge and split files

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| PDF Translator Pro Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Access Plan | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Weekly Unlimited Access | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| PDT Translator Pro Weekly Plan | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| PDT Translator Pro Weekly Plan | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| 3 credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| 20 credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50 credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100 credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| 200 credits | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Subscription and credit scams
- 👎 Poor translation quality
- ❓ Confusing pricing and access
- 🚫 App doesn't work
- 💸 Charged for non-functional service

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during processing
- App hangs during translation
- Translated text overlaps existing text
- Translated documents are empty or gibberish
- App keeps asking to renew subscription

**Requested features**

- Ability to redo translations
- Clearer subscription terms
- Customer support feature


### 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 Translate Pro free?

PDF Translate Pro 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 Translate Pro or DeftPDF Document Translator?

PDF Translate Pro is rated higher. PDF Translate Pro averages 4.1 out of 5 from 281 ratings, while DeftPDF Document Translator averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither PDF Translate Pro nor DeftPDF Document Translator shows ads.

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

PDF Translate Pro ships an update every 8 days, and DeftPDF Document Translator weekly. Most recently, PDF Translate Pro was updated on September 8, 2026 and DeftPDF Document Translator on September 9, 2026.

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