# Translator » vs Kate

The clearest difference is ads: Kate at none against Translator »'s shown. Kate also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 months). Translator »'s advantage is ratings volume (8.9K vs 432) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Translator » sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Kate sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Translator » holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Translator » has 8.9K ratings behind it against 432, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Translator »'s written reviews are positive against 56% of Kate's.

Translator » ships an update every 5 months, Kate every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Translator » | Kate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (8.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translator/id517579641/reviews)** | [4.4 (432 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kate-keyboard-translator/id1670062911/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.9K** | 432 |
| Positive reviews | **63.4% of reviews** | 56.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 326 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TapMedia Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/359632753) | [Denk Alexandru](https://appshunter.io/developer/551756299) |

## What reviewers say

### Translator »

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translator/id517579641)

Translate text, voice, or camera input into over 100 languages. Features real-time voice recognition, text scanning, and a phrasebook. Save translations and share them easily.

**Highlights:** Translate 100+ languages, Real-time voice recognition, Scan text with camera, Built-in phrasebook, Text-to-speech, Translation history, Favorites and sharing

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TapMedia PRO - 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for translations
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful for travel and communication
- 🚀 Quick and efficient
- 👍 Retains translation history

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate translations
- 🔒 Requires subscription for full functionality
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🐛 Doesn't recognize input language
- 🔋 Slow voice playback

**Reported bugs**

- Translations don't make sense
- Voice functionality doesn't work
- Keeps changing the input text
- Crashes and stops working
- Subscription issues after uninstalling

**Requested features**

- Add more languages, especially common ones
- Improve accuracy of translations
- Allow offline use without subscription
- Provide phonetic translations
- Enhance voice playback speed and quality


### Kate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kate-keyboard-translator/id1670062911)

Translate messages and text directly from your keyboard. Write in your native language, and this app automatically translates and replaces your input in real-time across various applications.

**Highlights:** Translate messages directly from keyboard, In-place translation within any app, Translate received messages, Supports 140 languages, Automatic language detection, High-quality translations

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Subscription | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| Lifetime Access | $8.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $11.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $12.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Translator » free?

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

### Is Kate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Translator » or Kate?

Translator » is rated higher. Translator » averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.9K ratings, while Kate averages 4.4 from 432 ratings.

### Do Translator » or Kate have ads?

Translator » shows ads; Kate does not.

### Which is updated more often, Translator » or Kate?

Translator » ships an update every 5 months, and Kate every 9 days. Most recently, Translator » was updated on October 29, 2026 and Kate on October 27, 2026.

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