# Google Translate vs Dialog

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Google Translate at none against Dialog's 10. Google Translate also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). Dialog's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 42%) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dialog sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Google Translate asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dialog holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 84K and 33K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Google Translate's written reviews are positive against 75% of Dialog's.

Google Translate ships an update weekly, Dialog every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Translate | Dialog |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (84K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-translate/id414706506/reviews) | **[4.6 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dialog-translate-speech/id1367138686/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **84K** | 33K |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | **74.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | #117 |
| Size | 245 MB | 332 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Heavy Plumb Apps, SOCIEDAD LIMITADA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1684291057) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Translate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-translate/id414706506)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · Reference, #198 Top Free (US App Store)

Instantly translate text, voice, and images between hundreds of languages. Features include offline translation, real-time conversation translation, and the ability to draw characters. Save phrases for quick access.

**Highlights:** Text translation, Offline translation, Instant camera translation, Photo translation, Speech translation, Conversation translation, Handwriting translation

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Spoken Cantonese & Jyutping recently added
- 🚀 Fantastic for translating on the go
- 👍 Easy to navigate
- 👍 Useful for learning languages
- 👍 Offline translation available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate translations for some languages
- 🐛 Buggy camera/image translation
- 🐛 Inconsistent translation of formal/informal language
- 🐛 Slow performance, especially offline
- 🐛 Cluttered interface, poor UX design

**Reported bugs**

- Camera translation not working without internet connection
- Inability to select and translate specific text in images
- Inconsistent translation of words with multiple meanings
- Predictive text feature providing inaccurate suggestions

**Requested features**

- Add more language support, especially for minority languages
- Improve accuracy of translations, especially for Asian languages
- Allow manual selection of text in image translation
- Add option to toggle between formal and informal language
- Improve offline performance and functionality


### Dialog

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dialog-translate-speech/id1367138686)

**Currently charting:** #117 Top Grossing · Reference (US App Store)

This app offers instant voice, text, and camera translations in over 175 languages. It features a translation keyboard for messaging, AI tools for refining translations, and an offline mode for use without internet. It also includes an Apple Watch app and home screen widget for quick access.

**Highlights:** Voice-to-voice translations, Text translation, Camera translation, Translation keyboard, Offline mode, Apple Watch app, AI translation tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Best Voice & Text Translator | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Best Voice & Text Translator | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Dialog Plus | $7.99 | per month |
| Weekly Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Best Voice & Text Translator | $9.99 | per month |
| Dialog Plus Translator | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Best Voice & Text Translator | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Dialog Plus | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Dialog Plus | $29.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for communication
- 🚀 Accurate translations
- 👍 Useful for travel
- 👍 Supports many languages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Glitchy performance
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 🐛 Inaccurate translations

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Translation issues with non-Latin scripts
- Subscription cancellation problems

**Requested features**

- Add more language support
- Improve translation accuracy
- Offer a free version with limited features
- Provide offline translation capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Translate free?

Google Translate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dialog free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Google Translate or Dialog?

Dialog is rated higher. Google Translate averages 4.3 out of 5 from 84K ratings, while Dialog averages 4.6 from 33K ratings.

### Do Google Translate or Dialog have ads?

Dialog shows ads; Google Translate does not.

### Which is updated more often, Google Translate or Dialog?

Google Translate ships an update weekly, and Dialog every 5 weeks. Most recently, Google Translate was updated on November 4, 2026 and Dialog on November 4, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Google Translate or Dialog?

Google Translate currently peaks at #2 in the App Store charts, and Dialog at #117. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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