# Translator » vs EZ Screen Translator

Translator » and EZ Screen Translator both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 63% of Translator »'s written reviews are positive against 19% of EZ Screen Translator's. Translator » also leads on ratings volume (8.8K vs 739) and device support (3 vs 1). EZ Screen Translator's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 months). On price, rating, ads 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 EZ Screen Translator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. 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 8.8K ratings behind it against 739, 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 19% of EZ Screen Translator's.

Translator » ships an update every 5 months, EZ Screen Translator every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Translator » | EZ Screen Translator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (8.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translator/id517579641/reviews)** | [4.4 (739 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ez-screen-translator/id6463492037/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.8K** | 739 |
| Positive reviews | **63.2% of reviews** | 18.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 326 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TapMedia Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/359632753) | [Huy Nguyen Thanh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704439587) |

## 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


### EZ Screen Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ez-screen-translator/id6463492037)

Instantly translate any text on your screen with a single tap. This app breaks down language barriers across social media, games, and documents, supporting over 100 languages. It functions as a text, photo, camera, and voice translator without needing to switch apps.

**Highlights:** Translate all text on screen, Translate text on any app, Game translator, Chat message translator, Photo translator, Camera translator, Voice translator

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| One Time Purchase | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Effective for translating specific content (games, apps)
- 🎯 Works well when used correctly with proper settings
- 📱 Convenient mobile translation solution
- 🌍 Enables access to international communities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent translation failures and errors
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees and paywall for main features
- 🚫 Poor support for non-English languages (Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, Tagalog)
- 📸 Cannot translate vertical text (manga/comics)
- ❌ Fails to recognize non-English characters

**Reported bugs**

- App displays white screen and fails to load
- AssistiveTouch shortcut returns 'failure to translate' errors
- Cannot detect multiple lines of text
- Translates only dates instead of actual content
- Assistive touch circle remains after app deletion

**Requested features**

- Dark theme/dark mode
- Brazilian Portuguese language support
- Better Chinese translation quality
- Direct file/document translation without screenshots
- Offline translation for Chinese languages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Translator » free?

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

### Is EZ Screen Translator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Translator » or EZ Screen Translator?

Translator » is rated higher. Translator » averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.8K ratings, while EZ Screen Translator averages 4.4 from 739 ratings.

### Do Translator » or EZ Screen Translator have ads?

Both Translator » and EZ Screen Translator show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Translator » or EZ Screen Translator?

Translator » ships an update every 5 months, and EZ Screen Translator every 8 days. Most recently, Translator » was updated on September 24, 2026 and EZ Screen Translator on September 22, 2026.

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