# Pacific Block vs Translator

The clearest difference is rating: Translator at 5.0 against Pacific Block's 4.5. Translator also leads on monetization model (free vs paid). Pacific Block's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 50%) and chart position (#197 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Pacific Block costs $2.99 and Translator $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Translator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pacific Block has 17 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Pacific Block's written reviews are positive against 50% of Translator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pacific Block | Translator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacific-block/id1618355496/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translator-mini-translate/id6758399219/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#197** | — |
| Size | 4 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pod 98, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1564496488) | [Alejandro Pacheco](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776997586) |

## What reviewers say

### Pacific Block

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pacific-block/id1618355496)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

Enhance your web browsing experience by blocking intrusive images, videos, and audio. This utility speeds up website loading, conserves data, and reduces energy consumption on your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Blocks website images, Blocks website video, Blocks website audio, Faster website loading, Reduced data usage, Reduced energy consumption

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translator-mini-translate/id6758399219)

Translate text instantly and privately using on-device AI. Works completely offline, requiring no internet connection or account. Supports text, voice, and camera input across 13 languages.

**Highlights:** 100% Offline translation, Private by design, no data collection, Camera translation with overlay, Voice input and transcription, Translation history, Supports 13 languages, Instant language swapping

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pacific Block free?

Pacific Block costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Translator free?

Translator costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pacific Block or Translator?

Translator is rated higher. Pacific Block averages 4.5 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Translator averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Pacific Block or Translator have ads?

Neither Pacific Block nor Translator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pacific Block or Translator?

Pacific Block ships an update every 2 months, and Translator every 2 months. Most recently, Pacific Block was updated on October 25, 2026 and Translator on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*