# iTranscreen vs Screen Translator

The clearest difference is update cadence: Screen Translator at weekly against iTranscreen's fortnightly. iTranscreen's advantage is ratings volume (224 vs 39). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iTranscreen sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Screen Translator sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Screen Translator holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTranscreen has 224 ratings behind it against 39, 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 82% of Screen Translator's.

iTranscreen ships an update fortnightly, Screen Translator weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTranscreen | Screen Translator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (224 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itranscreen-screen-translator/id1663139919/reviews) | **[4.6 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-translator-taptranslate/id6743629024/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **224** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | 75.1% of reviews | **82.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 149 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [启盛 罗](https://appshunter.io/developer/1403295585) | [SK95 Engineering AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803628230) |

## 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


### Screen Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-translator-taptranslate/id6743629024)

Instantly translate any on-screen text with a simple double tap. Supports over 60 languages offline and integrates with AI chatbots for enhanced translations. Offers floating overlays on iPhone and full-screen views on iPad.

**Highlights:** On-screen text translation, Offline translation, 60+ languages supported, Automatic language detection, AI chatbot integration, Floating screen overlay (iPhone), Full-screen view (iPad)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3-day Trial | Free | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTranscreen free?

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

### Is Screen Translator free?

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

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

Screen Translator is rated higher. iTranscreen averages 4.4 out of 5 from 224 ratings, while Screen Translator averages 4.6 from 39 ratings.

### Do iTranscreen or Screen Translator have ads?

Neither iTranscreen nor Screen Translator shows ads.

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

iTranscreen ships an update fortnightly, and Screen Translator weekly. Most recently, iTranscreen was updated on September 24, 2026 and Screen Translator on September 24, 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.*