# iTranscreen vs Translay

The clearest difference is rating: Translay at 5.0 against iTranscreen's 4.4. iTranscreen's advantage is ratings volume (253 vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iTranscreen sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Translay sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Translay holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTranscreen has 253 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

iTranscreen ships an update fortnightly, Translay every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTranscreen | Translay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (253 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itranscreen-screen-translator/id1663139919/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translay-screenshot-translate/id6758927997/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **253** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 235 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [启盛 罗](https://appshunter.io/developer/1403295585) | [福明 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823607456) |

## What reviewers say

### iTranscreen

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

Instantly translate on-screen text in games, manga, and videos without switching apps. Supports multiple languages and translation engines with features like floating translations and full-screen recognition.

**Highlights:** Real-time screen translation, Multilingual support (11 languages), Floating translations, Full-screen recognition, Multiple translation engines, Optimized for games and manga

**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


### Translay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translay-screenshot-translate/id6758927997)

Translate text from any app screen using screenshots and shortcuts. The translation overlays the original text, maintaining context and layout. Get quick context without leaving your current app.

**Highlights:** Screen translation via screenshots, Original-position text overlay, Fast screenshot workflow, AI-powered follow-up questions, Multiple language support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Translay Pro | $2.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTranscreen free?

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

### Is Translay free?

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

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

Translay is rated higher. iTranscreen averages 4.4 out of 5 from 253 ratings, while Translay averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iTranscreen or Translay have ads?

Neither iTranscreen nor Translay shows ads.

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

iTranscreen ships an update fortnightly, and Translay every 3 weeks. Most recently, iTranscreen was updated on November 7, 2026 and Translay on October 31, 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.*