# iTranslate Translator vs Copy Text On Screen

The clearest difference is ads: iTranslate Translator at none against Copy Text On Screen's shown. iTranslate Translator also leads on ratings volume (527K vs 4.8K) and chart position (#28 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iTranslate Translator sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Copy Text On Screen sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. 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 Copy Text On Screen. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTranslate Translator has 527K ratings behind it against 4.8K, 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 69% of Copy Text On Screen's.

iTranslate Translator ships an update weekly, Copy Text On Screen every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTranslate Translator | Copy Text On Screen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (527K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itranslate-translator/id288113403/reviews)** | [4.6 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copy-text-on-screen/id1330207906/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **527K** | 4.8K |
| Positive reviews | 68.2% of reviews | **69.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#28** | — |
| Size | 256 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) | [Govarthani Rajesh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225032526) |

## What reviewers say

### iTranslate Translator

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

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Grossing · Productivity, #118 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


### Copy Text On Screen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/copy-text-on-screen/id1330207906)

Easily extract text from screenshots and images with advanced OCR technology. Copy, translate, or read aloud any text, even from social media apps. Supports over 100 languages for translation and 92 for recognition.

**Highlights:** Extract text from screenshots, Extract text from images, OCR text recognition, Translate text in 100+ languages, Read text aloud, Extract phone numbers, emails, URLs, Scan history

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Scans Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Scans Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Extra Scans | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient text extraction
- 💡 Useful for various tasks like copying text, translating, etc.
- 🔒 Reliable and accurate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with handwritten text recognition
- 💰 Limited free scans per day, requires subscription
- 📢 Intrusive ads in free version
- 🔍 Lack of advanced features or customization options

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes on some devices
- Text extraction not working correctly in certain scenarios
- Compatibility issues with older iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add support for more languages
- Improve handwriting recognition accuracy
- Provide a one-time purchase option instead of subscription
- Offer a premium version without ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTranslate Translator free?

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

### Is Copy Text On Screen free?

Copy Text On Screen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iTranslate Translator or Copy Text On Screen?

iTranslate Translator is rated higher. iTranslate Translator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 527K ratings, while Copy Text On Screen averages 4.6 from 4.8K ratings.

### Do iTranslate Translator or Copy Text On Screen have ads?

Copy Text On Screen shows ads; iTranslate Translator does not.

### Which is updated more often, iTranslate Translator or Copy Text On Screen?

iTranslate Translator ships an update weekly, and Copy Text On Screen every 2 weeks. Most recently, iTranslate Translator was updated on September 26, 2026 and Copy Text On Screen on September 23, 2026.

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