# Google Translate vs Reverso Context Translator

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Google Translate at none against Reverso Context Translator's 3. Google Translate also leads on ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#2 vs #113). Reverso Context Translator's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reverso Context Translator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Google Translate asks for nothing beyond the download.

Reverso Context Translator 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 3.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Google Translate ships an update weekly, Reverso Context Translator every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Translate | Reverso Context Translator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (84K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-translate/id414706506/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverso-context-translator/id919979642/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **84K** | 3.6K |
| Positive reviews | — | 77.1% 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 | **#2** | #113 |
| Size | 251 MB | 243 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Theo Hoffenberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/378295560) |

## 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


### Reverso Context Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverso-context-translator/id919979642)

**Currently charting:** #113 Top Grossing · Reference, #197 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

Translate and learn millions of words and expressions with context from real-life examples. This tool helps users master foreign languages by providing instant translations, pronunciation, and personalized vocabulary lists. It's designed for learners of all levels to improve reading, writing, and speaking skills.

**Highlights:** Instant text translation, Contextual examples from real texts, Flashcards and quizzes, Vocabulary lists, Pronunciation of example sentences, Conjugation assistance, Offline access to lists and history

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium version 1 month | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Version | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium version | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Translate free?

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

### Is Reverso Context Translator free?

Reverso Context Translator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Google Translate or Reverso Context Translator?

Reverso Context Translator is rated higher. Google Translate averages 4.3 out of 5 from 84K ratings, while Reverso Context Translator averages 4.7 from 3.6K ratings.

### Do Google Translate or Reverso Context Translator have ads?

Reverso Context Translator shows ads; Google Translate does not.

### Which is updated more often, Google Translate or Reverso Context Translator?

Google Translate ships an update weekly, and Reverso Context Translator every 3 weeks. Most recently, Google Translate was updated on October 23, 2026 and Reverso Context Translator on October 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Google Translate or Reverso Context Translator?

Google Translate currently peaks at #2 in the App Store charts, and Reverso Context Translator at #113. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*