# IchigoReader vs iTranscreen

The clearest difference is update cadence: iTranscreen at fortnightly against IchigoReader's every 2 months. iTranscreen also leads on ratings volume (249 vs 18). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IchigoReader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and iTranscreen sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IchigoReader holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTranscreen has 249 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of IchigoReader's written reviews are positive against 75% of iTranscreen's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

IchigoReader ships an update every 2 months, iTranscreen fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IchigoReader | iTranscreen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ichigoreader-translate-manga/id1641432177/reviews)** | [4.4 (249 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itranscreen-screen-translator/id1663139919/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **249** |
| Positive reviews | 70.9% of reviews | **75.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 202 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ichigo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641432179) | [启盛 罗](https://appshunter.io/developer/1403295585) |

## What reviewers say

### IchigoReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ichigoreader-translate-manga/id1641432177)

This app offers high-quality manga translation and OCR. It supports various file formats like PDF, ZIP, and images, ensuring accurate translations by analyzing full context. A free trial is available for its subscription service.

**Highlights:** High-quality manga translation, Advanced OCR capabilities, Supports PDF, ZIP, and image uploads, Full-context analysis for accuracy, Subscription service with free trial

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tier 1 | $8.99 | per month |
| Tier 2 | $24.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great translation quality
- 👍 Useful for manga reading
- 👍 Works well on PC
- 👍 Good value for price
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Translation issues on iOS
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Not working on Safari
- 🐛 Login system confusing
- 🐛 Text bubbles overlap

**Reported bugs**

- Longform pages only translate a few panels
- Strawberries spin in corner indefinitely
- Compatibility for older Apple devices declined
- Every page flickers before translating
- English OCR error pops up on non-English pages

**Requested features**

- Add Alipay or WeChat pay subscription options
- Bring app to Android
- Add a repair button for bugs
- Add a crop feature for translation
- More features please


### iTranscreen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itranscreen-screen-translator/id1663139919)

This app offers real-time screen translation for mobile games, manga, and videos. It supports eleven major languages and provides accurate, fluent translations to enhance your entertainment and travel experiences.

**Highlights:** Real-time screen translation, Multilingual support (11 languages), Game dialogue translation, Manga dialogue translation, Video subtitle translation, Image translation for travel

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Lite | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Lite | $8.99 | per year |
| Monthly Ultra | $8.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $17.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plus | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly Ultra | $69.99 | per year |
| 200,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Real-time translation
- 👍 Convenient and user-friendly
- 🚀 Fast and accurate translations
- 👍 Helpful for games, manga, and videos
- 👍 Comprehensive language support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional translation errors or lags
- 💰 Subscription-based model with limited free usage
- 🔒 Potential privacy concerns with screen recording
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance across different apps/content

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes when changing translation settings
- Inability to translate text in certain apps or games
- Inconsistent behavior when running out of free translation credits

**Requested features**

- Ability to select specific text areas for translation
- Expand free usage limits or offer one-time purchase option
- Improve translation quality and consistency
- Add more language options, especially for less common languages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IchigoReader free?

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

### Is iTranscreen free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IchigoReader or iTranscreen?

IchigoReader is rated higher. IchigoReader averages 4.6 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while iTranscreen averages 4.4 from 249 ratings.

### Do IchigoReader or iTranscreen have ads?

Neither IchigoReader nor iTranscreen shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IchigoReader or iTranscreen?

IchigoReader ships an update every 2 months, and iTranscreen fortnightly. Most recently, IchigoReader was updated on October 17, 2026 and iTranscreen on October 16, 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.*