Comparison

Shangri vs TranslateCamera

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Shangri

Discover travel inspiration, exclusive offers, and elevated experiences with this app. Seamlessly book stays, dine, and shop, managing your points and reservations with ease. Enjoy personalized privileges and rewards across a global network of hotels and resorts.

Highlights
  • Travel inspiration and offers
  • Flexible payment options (cash, points, or both)
  • Mobile check-in and reservation management
  • Points tracking and redemption
  • Earn status upgrades through stays, dining, and shopping
  • Exclusive member rates and deals
  • Restaurant discovery by dish, cuisine, or location
Features
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Start your journey of discovery with the new Shangri-La Circle App – your connection to the world of Shangri-La. It’s your one-stop for daily inspiration, elevated experiences, and endless possibilities to help you live the good life, the way you like it… afterall life isn’t meant to be square. MORE INSPIRATION It’s a big world with so much to see and do. Let us point you in the right direction with travel destination ideas, lifestyle inspiration and exclusive offers to get you started. Plan your next getaway, your next bite or next purchase from Shangri-La Boutique, and all with a just a few simple swipes or taps. MORE FLEXIBILITY Pay for your bookings with Cash, Points or both. No complicated conversion rates to calculate. No black out dates. No confusion. You’ll be ready to go in no time. Check-in to your hotel from anywhere with Mobile Check-in. Never miss a thing by adding your reservation to your Apple Wallet and calendar. View weather forecast and taxi card and request local customer support 24/7 all on the app. MORE SIMPLICITY Keep track of your journey with us from anywhere, at any time. Always know how many Points you’ve earned, and with a fixed Points redemption rate of 15 Points to US$1 on Shangri-La Products & Services, you’ll always know how much they’re worth, and how close you are to redeeming wonderful experiences. MORE RECOGNITION We recognise and reward you for every moment you spend with us. Earn towards status upgrades whether you are staying, dining or shopping at over 100 Shangri-La, Kerry, JEN or Traders Hotels & Resorts worldwide. MORE PRIVILEGES You’ll always enjoy something extra as a member. Be the first to get access to exclusive member rates and the best deals, right here on the app. MORE FLAVOURS Explore the diverse and delicious flavours of Shangri-La restaurants around the world and close to home. Search by dish, cuisine, city, restaurant or hotel.

About

TranslateCamera

Features
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TranslateCamera makes it easy to translate text from photos or typed text. Capture an image, detect the words, choose a language, and receive a translation you can copy and use. Features include:• Translate text from photos• Type and translate your own text• Search supported languages• Copy translated results• 10 free scans per day• Unlimited access with an optional subscription or lifetime purchase Translation availability may vary by language and device. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Shangri4 screens
TranslateCamera3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shangri at none against TranslateCamera's 2. Shangri also leads on iOS requirement (15 vs 18.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TranslateCamera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Shangri asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Shangri versus TranslateCamera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShangriTranslateCamera
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size205 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShangri-La Hotels & ResortsMichael Mostek

Bugs and requests

Shangri

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Login issues and credential problems
  • Booking information not syncing properly
  • Compatibility issues with older devices
  • Data security and privacy concerns

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to modify existing bookings
  • More detailed hotel and room photos
  • Improved login and account management
  • Seamless integration between app and website
  • Enhanced app functionality and features

TranslateCamera

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Shangri

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

TranslateCamera

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Unlimited$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Unlimited$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Shangri free?
Shangri is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TranslateCamera free?
TranslateCamera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shangri or TranslateCamera have ads?
Neither Shangri nor TranslateCamera shows ads.

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