Comparison

iTranslate Translator vs Visual Hear

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iTranslate Translator

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
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iTranslate is one of the leading translation and dictionary apps designed to help you break language barriers with ease. Seamlessly translate text, websites, objects, or start voice-to-voice conversations in over 100 languages. Our unique Custom Phrasebook feature allows you to learn new languages and create personalized collections of phrases for various life situations. And if you need to use iTranslate abroad, our Offline Mode allows you to forget about paying expensive roaming charges. FEATURES: • Text translations in over 100 languages. • Phrasebook - with over 250 predefined phrases. • Different dialects available. • Dictionaries with synonyms and different meanings. • Widgets & Flashcards: Learn a new phrase or word each day, directly from your home screen! • Pronunciation in male or female voices. • Transliteration, Sharing, Favorites, History, and much more. • Custom Phrasebook - to create your own collection of phrases. • Keyboard Extension. • Lens: Use your camera to instantly translate menus or signs and more. • AR Mode for Real-time Object Translation • Offline translation mode. • Voice-to-Voice conversations. • Website translation • Verb conjugations in different tenses. LOVED AND TRUSTED BY MILLIONS • 200 million downloads and over 1 million App Store reviews! • Featured many times in Apple TV ads and on the App Store SUPPORT Visit https://www.itranslate.com/support/ or contact us at help@itranslate.com Supported languages & dialects for translation: Afrikaans, Albanian, Arabic, Armenian, Azerbaijani, Basque, Belarusian, Bengali, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Catalan, Cebuano, Chichewa, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Esperanto, Estonian, Filipino, Finnish, French, Galician, Georgian, German, Greek, Gujarati, Haitian Creole, Hausa, Hebrew, Hindi, Hmong, Hungarian, Icelandic, Igbo, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Javanese, Kannada, Kazakh, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Latin, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Malagasy, Malay, Malayalam, Maltese, Maori, Marathi, Mongolian, Myanmar (Burmese), Nepali, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Sesotho, Sinhala, Slovak, Slovenian, Somali, Spanish, Sundanese, Swahili, Swedish, Tajik, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Uzbek, Vietnamese, Welsh, Yiddish, Yoruba, Zulu --- Auto Renewable Subscription Terms: * Your free trial subscription will automatically renew to a paid subscription unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the free trial period. * Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. * You can cancel a free trial or subscription anytime by turning off auto-renewal through your iTunes account settings. This must be done 24 hours before the end of a free trial or subscription period to avoid being charged. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will be downgraded to the free service. * Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Terms of Service: https://www.itranslate.com/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.itranslate.com/privacy-policy California Privacy Rights: https://www.itranslate.com/privacy-policy#InformationCaliforniaPrivacyRights An internet connection is required to use the app. To use the offline mode, you need to download language packs.

About

Visual Hear

Instantly see spoken words appear on your screen and translate them into over 40 languages. This tool is designed for clear communication, allowing real-time transcription and translation for individuals and in one-on-one conversations. It also offers text-to-speech functionality and sharing options.

Highlights
  • Real-time voice recognition
  • Translate to 40 languages
  • Text-to-speech output
  • Edit translated text
  • Share text easily
  • Accessibility features
  • Monochrome theme
Features
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Visual Hear is a communication assistant built for Deaf and hard-of-hearing people. When someone speaks near your device, Visual Hear turns speech into readable text in real time, helping you follow everyday conversations more easily. It is made for direct, practical communication: at work, in stores, during appointments, while traveling, or whenever speech needs to become text quickly. FEATURES • Real-time speech recognition • Multiple recognition methods for different situations • Conversation history to review what was said • Improved translation for multilingual conversations • Conversation mode for face-to-face communication • Clean interface focused on daily conversations • Built specifically for Deaf and hard-of-hearing users BUILT FOR DAILY LIFE • Workplace conversations • Customer interactions • Meetings and appointments • Travel and public spaces • Family and everyday talks • Situations where writing everything down is too slow Visual Hear is not a generic chatbot or casual translator. It is a focused communication helper built with respect for the Deaf community. Subscription unlocks unlimited usage and selected premium features. Privacy Policy: https://www.kovallux.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.kovallux.com/imprint/

Screenshots

iTranslate Translator4 screens
Visual Hear4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iTranslate Translator at 68% against Visual Hear's 22%. iTranslate Translator also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#29 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iTranslate Translator sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Visual Hear sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iTranslate Translator ships an update weekly, Visual Hear every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
iTranslate Translator versus Visual Hear: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTranslate TranslatorVisual Hear
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (527K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.2% of reviews — better22.2% of reviews
Number of ratings527K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#29 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size256 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMosaic S.r.l.Sergii Koval

Customer experience

iTranslate Translator

All ratings527,214 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral3.0%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews2,535 reviews
Positive68.2%
Neutral4.9%
Negative26.9%

Visual Hear

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral11.1%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

iTranslate Translator

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline translation mode
  • Improved language detection
  • More customization options
  • Better integration with messaging apps

Visual Hear

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

iTranslate Translator

Subscriptions12
  • iTranslate PRO - 1 month$3.991 Month
  • Weekly with FT7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription$9.997 Days
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  • Weekly with free trial7 Days trial2 variants$9.997 Days
  • iTranslate PRO - 1 month7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • iTranslate PRO - 1 month$14.991 Month
  • iTranslate PRO - 1 Month$14.991 Month
  • iTranslate PRO - 2 months7 Days trial$14.992 Months
  • iTranslate PRO - 1 year$89.001 Year
  • iTranslate PRO - 1 year7 Days trial$89.001 Year
  • iTranslate PRO - 1 year7 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • iTranslate PRO - 1 Year7 Days trial$99.991 Year
3 purchases

Visual Hear

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Live Captions — Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Unlimited Transcription — Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Whisper AI Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is iTranslate Translator free?
iTranslate Translator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Visual Hear free?
Visual Hear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iTranslate Translator or Visual Hear have ads?
Neither iTranslate Translator nor Visual Hear shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iTranslate Translator or Visual Hear?
iTranslate Translator ships an update weekly, and Visual Hear every 2 months. Most recently, iTranslate Translator was updated on September 26, 2026 and Visual Hear on August 2, 2026.

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