# iTranslate Translator vs Translator ·

The clearest difference is monetization model: iTranslate Translator at free with in-app purchases against Translator ·'s subscription. iTranslate Translator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iTranslate Translator sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Translator · sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for iTranslate Translator against 4.6 for Translator ·. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTranslate Translator has 527K ratings behind it against 23K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of iTranslate Translator's written reviews are positive against 49% of Translator ·'s.

iTranslate Translator ships an update weekly, Translator · every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTranslate Translator | Translator · |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (527K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itranslate-translator/id288113403/reviews)** | [4.6 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translator/id1294037472/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **527K** | 23K |
| Positive reviews | **68.2% of reviews** | 49.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#30** | — |
| Size | 256 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) | [BUCKET LIST LABS S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1616833567) |

## What reviewers say

### iTranslate Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itranslate-translator/id288113403)

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Grossing · Productivity, #126 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Break language barriers with this comprehensive translation app. Translate text, voice, websites, and even objects using your camera. Offers offline mode and a custom phrasebook for personalized learning and travel.

**Highlights:** Text translation in over 100 languages, Voice-to-voice conversations, Camera translation (Lens & AR Mode), Offline translation mode, Custom Phrasebook, Website translation, Dictionary with synonyms

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iTranslate PRO - 1 month | $3.99 | per month |
| Weekly with FT | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly with free trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| iTranslate PRO - 1 month | $12.99 | per month |
| iTranslate PRO - 1 month | $14.99 | per month |
| iTranslate PRO - 1 Month | $14.99 | per month |
| iTranslate PRO - 2 months | $14.99 | per 2 months |
| iTranslate PRO - 1 year | $89.00 | per year |
| iTranslate PRO - 1 year | $89.00 | per year |
| iTranslate PRO - 1 year | $99.99 | per year |
| iTranslate PRO - 1 Year | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Smooth translations
- 💡 Helpful for language learning
- 🌐 Supports many languages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Inaccurate translations
- 🔍 Limited free features
- 🔇 Annoying ads and popups

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when typing too fast
- Keyboard issues on Apple Watch
- Incorrect translations for certain languages

**Requested features**

- Offline translation mode
- Improved language detection
- More customization options
- Better integration with messaging apps


### Translator ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translator/id1294037472)

This app provides real-time voice and text translation in over 120 languages. It utilizes advanced speech recognition for speed and efficiency, offering male or female voices for pronunciation assistance. Your translation history is synced across devices via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Real-time voice recognition, 120+ languages for text, 50+ languages for voice, Male or female voice output, iCloud synchronization, Translated by Google and Microsoft

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PRO FEATURES (MONTHLY) | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro version 3 months | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro version 1 year | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Accurate translations
- 📚 Wide range of languages
- 🗣️ Good pronunciation
- 🔍 Helpful for communication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywalled features
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🐛 Buggy camera translation
- 🔧 Inconsistent language support

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues
- Crashes and freezes
- Incorrect translations for some languages

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- Customizable language preferences
- Better grammar and literature translation
- More language options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTranslate Translator free?

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

### Is Translator · free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iTranslate Translator or Translator ·?

iTranslate Translator is rated higher. iTranslate Translator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 527K ratings, while Translator · averages 4.6 from 23K ratings.

### Do iTranslate Translator or Translator · have ads?

Translator · shows ads; iTranslate Translator does not.

### Which is updated more often, iTranslate Translator or Translator ·?

iTranslate Translator ships an update weekly, and Translator · every 2 months. Most recently, iTranslate Translator was updated on September 25, 2026 and Translator · on September 25, 2026.

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