# search.ch vs DeepL Translate

The clearest difference is rating: DeepL Translate at 4.8 against search.ch's 3.5. DeepL Translate also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). search.ch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and review sentiment (87% vs 53%). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DeepL Translate sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $10.49 per month. search.ch asks for nothing beyond the download.

DeepL Translate holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DeepL Translate has 13K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 87% of search.ch's written reviews are positive against 53% of DeepL Translate's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

search.ch ships an update every 4 months, DeepL Translate weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | search.ch | DeepL Translate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/searchch/id348689959/reviews) | **[4.8 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deepl-translate/id1552407475/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **87.0% of reviews** | 53.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#70** |
| Size | 1 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Swisscom Directories AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/299241021) | [DeepL SE](https://appshunter.io/developer/338225338) |

## What reviewers say

### search.ch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/searchch/id348689959)

This app provides a comprehensive Swiss directory with phone numbers, public transport schedules, and weather forecasts. It also features a detailed map, TV guide, and leisure planner, with an option to block cold calls.

**Highlights:** Phone directory for private and business addresses, Public transportation schedules and ticket purchasing, Detailed Swiss topographical maps, MeteoSchweiz weather forecasts, Cold call blocking, TV Guide and movie showtimes, Leisure time planner

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### DeepL Translate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deepl-translate/id1552407475)

**Currently charting:** #70 Top Free · Reference, #102 Top Grossing · Reference (US App Store)

Instantly translate text from your camera, photos, speech, or files. Explore alternative translations, save favorites, and hear translations read aloud. Offers advanced features like glossary and tone selection with a paid plan.

**Highlights:** Real-time camera translation, Photo translation, Speech dictation and text-to-speech, File translation, Alternative translations, Saved favorites and history, Glossary and tone selection (paid)

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $10.49 | per month |
| Monthly | $13.00 | per month |
| Monthly | $23.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $38.00 | per month |
| Annual | $104.99 | per year |
| Annual | $131.99 | per year |
| Annual | $209.99 | per year |
| Annual | $384.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate translations
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful translation history
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Helpful for language learning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy after updates
- 👎 Cluttered interface
- 👎 Inconsistent translations
- 👎 Limited language support
- 👎 Subscription required for some features

**Reported bugs**

- Camera translation not working
- Disappearing buttons and features
- Frequent app crashes
- Connectivity issues
- Autocorrect interfering with foreign language input

**Requested features**

- Add more languages, especially less common ones
- Improve translation quality for certain languages
- Allow offline translation
- Implement a way to report poor translations
- Add text-to-speech with adjustable speed


## Frequently asked questions

### Is search.ch free?

search.ch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DeepL Translate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, search.ch or DeepL Translate?

DeepL Translate is rated higher. search.ch averages 3.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while DeepL Translate averages 4.8 from 13K ratings.

### Do search.ch or DeepL Translate have ads?

search.ch shows ads; DeepL Translate does not.

### Which is updated more often, search.ch or DeepL Translate?

search.ch ships an update every 4 months, and DeepL Translate weekly. Most recently, search.ch was updated on October 14, 2026 and DeepL Translate on October 16, 2026.

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