# Google Translate vs 百度翻译

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Google Translate at none against 百度翻译's 10. Google Translate also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). 百度翻译's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (69% vs 42%). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 百度翻译 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Google Translate asks for nothing beyond the download.

百度翻译 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 3.8K, 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 69% of 百度翻译's.

Google Translate ships an update weekly, 百度翻译 every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Translate | 百度翻译 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (84K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-translate/id414706506/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id605670941/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **84K** | 3.8K |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | **69.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 244 MB | 412 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Beijing Baidu Netcom Science & Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/372585298) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Translate

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

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Free · Reference, #162 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


### 百度翻译

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id605670941)

This app offers professional translation services for over 200 languages, supporting various scenarios like learning, work, and travel. It features instant text, photo, voice, and offline translations, along with tools for vocabulary building and grammar analysis.

**Highlights:** Multi-language instant translation, Photo and AR translation, Voice and conversation translation, Offline dictionary and translation, Vocabulary building and practice, AI-powered grammar analysis and essay correction, English pronunciation scoring

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 中英离线翻译包2周的使用权 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 中日离线翻译包2周的使用权 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 中韩离线翻译包2周的使用权 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 中英离线翻译包半年的使用权 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 18学币 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 中日离线翻译包半年的使用权 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 中韩离线翻译包半年的使用权 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 78学币 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 128学币 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 498学币 | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient translation
- 👍 Convenient and easy to use
- 🔍 Comprehensive language support
- 💡 Helpful example sentences
- 🤖 Accurate translations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 📢 Excessive ads and pop-ups
- 🔍 Lack of pinyin support
- 🤖 Inconsistent translation quality
- 🤔 Confusing interface changes

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Translation errors for certain languages
- Delayed voice response
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Inability to copy/paste translated text

**Requested features**

- Restore pinyin support
- Improve image translation functionality
- Add more language pairs
- Provide offline translation capabilities
- Simplify the user interface


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Translate free?

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

### Is 百度翻译 free?

百度翻译 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Google Translate or 百度翻译?

百度翻译 is rated higher. Google Translate averages 4.3 out of 5 from 84K ratings, while 百度翻译 averages 4.7 from 3.8K ratings.

### Do Google Translate or 百度翻译 have ads?

百度翻译 shows ads; Google Translate does not.

### Which is updated more often, Google Translate or 百度翻译?

Google Translate ships an update weekly, and 百度翻译 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Google Translate was updated on October 26, 2026 and 百度翻译 on October 26, 2026.

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