# iTranscreen vs Translate App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iTranscreen at 75% against Translate App's 0%. iTranscreen also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (224 vs 73). Translate App's advantage is iOS requirement (16 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 Translate App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iTranscreen holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 224 and 73 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of iTranscreen's written reviews are positive against 0% of Translate App's.

iTranscreen ships an update fortnightly, Translate App every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTranscreen | Translate App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (224 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itranscreen-screen-translator/id1663139919/reviews)** | [4.2 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translate-app-ai-translator/id6749635445/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **224** | 73 |
| Positive reviews | **75.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 149 MB | 166 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [启盛 罗](https://appshunter.io/developer/1403295585) | [Shanghai Zongchong Information Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782290488) |

## 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


### Translate App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translate-app-ai-translator/id6749635445)

Instantly translate spoken words, photos, and text for travel, work, or study. Features real-time voice translation with subtitles, OCR for image text, and offline language packs for privacy. Offers a simple interface for on-the-go communication.

**Highlights:** Real-time voice translation, Instant photo translation (OCR), Quick text translation, Offline language packs, Supports major & regional languages, Share, save, and export translations, Simple UI

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Translate App -  1 Week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Translate App VIP | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Translate App VIP | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTranscreen free?

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

### Is Translate App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iTranscreen or Translate App?

iTranscreen is rated higher. iTranscreen averages 4.4 out of 5 from 224 ratings, while Translate App averages 4.2 from 73 ratings.

### Do iTranscreen or Translate App have ads?

Neither iTranscreen nor Translate App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iTranscreen or Translate App?

iTranscreen ships an update fortnightly, and Translate App every 8 days. Most recently, iTranscreen was updated on September 26, 2026 and Translate App on September 23, 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.*