# iTranslate Translator vs PDF Translator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iTranslate Translator at 68% against PDF Translator's 17%. iTranslate Translator also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 PDF Translator sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iTranslate Translator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iTranslate Translator has 527K ratings behind it against 477, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of iTranslate Translator's written reviews are positive against 17% of PDF Translator's.

iTranslate Translator ships an update weekly, PDF Translator monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iTranslate Translator | PDF Translator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (527K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itranslate-translator/id288113403/reviews)** | [4.2 (477 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-translator-document-and-ocr/id1575283633/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **527K** | 477 |
| Positive reviews | **68.2% of reviews** | 17.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#29** | — |
| Size | 256 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) | [Alex Gameli Heyman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529812783) |

## What reviewers say

### iTranslate Translator

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

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Grossing · Productivity, #137 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


### PDF Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-translator-document-and-ocr/id1575283633)

Instantly translate and edit PDF documents and various file formats across 136 languages. Preserve formatting and layout with powerful translation and editing tools. Access translations seamlessly from any app.

**Highlights:** Translate PDFs, images, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Edit PDF text and images, Translate multilingual PDFs, Choose translation engine (Google/Microsoft), Unlimited page and MB translation, Language Detection, Scan, convert, and translate photos

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PDF Translator Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| PDF Editor Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| PDF Translator Lite | $12.99 | per month |
| PDF Translator Standard | $19.99 | per month |
| PDF Translator Premium | $69.99 | per month |
| PDF Editor Yearly Access | $99.99 | per year |
| PDF Translate 3 Pages | $0.99 | one-time |
| PDF Translate 10 Pages | $2.99 | one-time |
| PDF Translate 20 Pages | $3.99 | one-time |
| PDF Translate 50 Pages | $12.99 | one-time |
| PDF Translate 100 Pages | $19.99 | one-time |
| PDF Translator 200 Pages | $39.99 | one-time |
| PDF Translate 500 Pages | $84.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Preserves document layout and formatting
- ✅ Maintains images and graphics in PDFs
- ✅ Fast translation processing
- ✅ Supports multiple language pairs
- ✅ Responsive customer support (when contacted)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive pricing model (€0.99-€3+ per page)
- ❌ Frequent server errors and crashes
- ❌ Translation failures despite payment
- ❌ Credits deducted without successful translation
- ❌ Poor translation quality (gibberish, garbled text)

**Reported bugs**

- Server errors preventing translation completion
- App crashes when opening or uploading PDFs
- Credits deducted despite failed translations
- Text rendered as gibberish or random characters
- Overlapping of original and translated text

**Requested features**

- Subscription-based pricing (monthly/yearly/lifetime) instead of per-page
- Free trial with full functionality before purchase
- Automatic language detection without manual selection
- Batch processing for multiple documents
- Edit functionality for translated text


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iTranslate Translator free?

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

### Is PDF Translator free?

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

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

iTranslate Translator is rated higher. iTranslate Translator averages 4.7 out of 5 from 527K ratings, while PDF Translator averages 4.2 from 477 ratings.

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

PDF Translator shows ads; iTranslate Translator does not.

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

iTranslate Translator ships an update weekly, and PDF Translator monthly. Most recently, iTranslate Translator was updated on September 25, 2026 and PDF Translator on September 20, 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.*