# iTranscreen vs Manga Translator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iTranscreen at 75% against Manga Translator's 22%. iTranscreen also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (224 vs 28). Manga Translator's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iTranscreen sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Manga Translator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iTranscreen holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTranscreen has 224 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of iTranscreen's written reviews are positive against 22% of Manga Translator's.

iTranscreen ships an update fortnightly, Manga Translator every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTranscreen | Manga Translator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (224 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itranscreen-screen-translator/id1663139919/reviews)** | [3.5 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manga-translator/id6443648567/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **224** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | **75.1% of reviews** | 22.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 149 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [启盛 罗](https://appshunter.io/developer/1403295585) | [Manga World Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648059976) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (9)**

| 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 |

**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


### Manga Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manga-translator/id6443648567)

This app translates manga, manhua, and webtoons into various languages using AI. It features a built-in browser for effortless reading of online comics and offers customizable settings for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** AI-powered translation, Built-in manga browser, Supports multiple languages, Customizable reading settings, Weekly translation credits (free), Unlimited translation (premium)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $8.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTranscreen free?

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

### Is Manga Translator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iTranscreen or Manga Translator?

iTranscreen is rated higher. iTranscreen averages 4.4 out of 5 from 224 ratings, while Manga Translator averages 3.5 from 28 ratings.

### Do iTranscreen or Manga Translator have ads?

Neither iTranscreen nor Manga Translator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iTranscreen or Manga Translator?

iTranscreen ships an update fortnightly, and Manga Translator every 2 weeks. Most recently, iTranscreen was updated on September 24, 2026 and Manga Translator on September 22, 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.*