# iTranscreen vs Screenlate

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: iTranscreen at 18.0 against Screenlate's 26.0. 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 Screenlate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | iTranscreen | Screenlate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (253 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itranscreen-screen-translator/id1663139919/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **253** | — |
| 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 | — |
| Size | 235 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [启盛 罗](https://appshunter.io/developer/1403295585) | [Evgenii Dobrovidov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1252216444) |

## 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


### Screenlate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenlate-screen-translate/id6792695223)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| 20 Translations | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTranscreen free?

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

### Is Screenlate free?

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

### Do iTranscreen or Screenlate have ads?

Neither iTranscreen nor Screenlate shows ads.

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

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