# Google Translate vs Snap

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Google Translate at none against Snap's 12. Google Translate also leads on ratings volume (84K vs 44) and chart position (#2 vs unranked). Snap's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 42%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Snap sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Google Translate asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Google Translate against 4.4 for Snap. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Translate has 84K ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of Google Translate's written reviews are positive against 50% of Snap's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Translate | Snap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (84K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-translate/id414706506/reviews) | **[4.4 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snap-camera-voice-translator/id1552263326/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **84K** | 44 |
| Positive reviews | 41.8% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 251 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Viktor Savchik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535528339) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Translate

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

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · Reference, #173 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 save frequently used phrases.

**Highlights:** Text translation, Offline translation, Instant camera translation, Photo translation, Voice translation, Conversation translation, Phrasebook

**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


### Snap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snap-camera-voice-translator/id1552263326)

Instantly translate text from images, documents, or directly through your camera. Supports over 70 languages and offers an AI keyboard for seamless translation within other apps. Features include voice pronunciation and translation history.

**Highlights:** Camera translation, Photo and document translation, AI keyboard with smart writing assistant, Text and voice translation, Translation history, Supports 70+ languages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Translation | $2.99 | per month |
| Weekly with keyboard | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Immediate monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $5.49 | per month |
| Immediate Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Quarter 2024 | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| Traductor Monthly Subscription | $7.49 | per month |
| Quarterly with keyboard | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Quarterly with keyboard | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Quarter Subscription | $15.49 | per 3 months |
| Traductor Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Traductor Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Translate free?

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

### Is Snap free?

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

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

Snap is rated higher. Google Translate averages 4.3 out of 5 from 84K ratings, while Snap averages 4.4 from 44 ratings.

### Do Google Translate or Snap have ads?

Neither Google Translate nor Snap shows ads.

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

Google Translate ships an update weekly, and Snap weekly. Most recently, Google Translate was updated on October 23, 2026 and Snap on October 18, 2026.

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