# PDF Translate Pro vs BW Security

The clearest difference is rating: BW Security at 5.0 against PDF Translate Pro's 4.1. BW Security also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 16). PDF Translate Pro's advantage is ratings volume (291 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. BW Security asks for nothing beyond the download.

BW Security holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDF Translate Pro has 291 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PDF Translate Pro ships an update every 8 days, BW Security every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PDF Translate Pro | BW Security |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (291 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-translate-pro/id1609232374/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bw-security/id6753652099/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **291** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 152 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aldoo Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533822725) | [Umar Younas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832284358) |

## 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


### BW Security

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bw-security/id6753652099)

Manage employee attendance and self-service tasks with this SAP-integrated application. Features include precise check-in/out, location-based geofencing, leave management, and role-based controls for efficient timekeeping across various work sites.

**Highlights:** Accurate check-in/out with geofencing, Location-based geofencing, Leave management, Bulk actions for supervisors, Role-based access controls, Dashboards and reports

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PDF Translate Pro free?

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

### Is BW Security free?

BW Security is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PDF Translate Pro or BW Security?

BW Security is rated higher. PDF Translate Pro averages 4.1 out of 5 from 291 ratings, while BW Security averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PDF Translate Pro or BW Security have ads?

Neither PDF Translate Pro nor BW Security shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PDF Translate Pro or BW Security?

PDF Translate Pro ships an update every 8 days, and BW Security every 2 weeks. Most recently, PDF Translate Pro was updated on October 23, 2026 and BW Security on October 24, 2026.

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