# Google Translate vs Translator PROMT.One

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Google Translate at none against Translator PROMT.One's 2. Google Translate also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Translator PROMT.One's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 42%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Translator PROMT.One sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Google Translate asks for nothing beyond the download.

Translator PROMT.One holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Translate has 84K ratings behind it against 160, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Google Translate's written reviews are positive against 75% of Translator PROMT.One's.

Google Translate ships an update weekly, Translator PROMT.One every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Translate | Translator PROMT.One |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (84K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-translate/id414706506/reviews) | **[4.7 (160 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translator-promtone/id490137658/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **84K** | 160 |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | **74.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 244 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [PROMT](https://appshunter.io/developer/490137661) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Translate

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

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · Reference, #172 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

**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


### Translator PROMT.One

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translator-promtone/id490137658)

This app offers online and offline translation, a dictionary with pronunciation, and phrasebooks. Features include speech and text translation in dialog mode, text translation from images, and voice input. It also helps save mobile data while traveling.

**Highlights:** Online and offline translation, Speech and text translation in 'Dialog' mode, Text translation from images/photos, Voice input and pronunciation, Dictionary with transcription, Roaming traffic saving mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PREMIUM, Month | $1.99 | per month |
| PREMIUM, Year | $13.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Translate free?

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

### Is Translator PROMT.One free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Google Translate or Translator PROMT.One?

Translator PROMT.One is rated higher. Google Translate averages 4.3 out of 5 from 84K ratings, while Translator PROMT.One averages 4.7 from 160 ratings.

### Do Google Translate or Translator PROMT.One have ads?

Translator PROMT.One shows ads; Google Translate does not.

### Which is updated more often, Google Translate or Translator PROMT.One?

Google Translate ships an update weekly, and Translator PROMT.One every 2 months. Most recently, Google Translate was updated on October 31, 2026 and Translator PROMT.One on October 30, 2026.

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