# Google Chrome vs Documents Translator

The clearest difference is ads: Documents Translator at none against Google Chrome's shown. Documents Translator also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Google Chrome's advantage is ratings volume (3.9M vs 71) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Google Chrome sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Documents Translator sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Google Chrome against 4.7 for Documents Translator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Google Chrome has 3.9M ratings behind it against 71, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Google Chrome's written reviews are positive against 54% of Documents Translator's.

Google Chrome ships an update weekly, Documents Translator every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Chrome | Documents Translator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-chrome/id535886823/reviews) | [4.7 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documents-translator/id1566993561/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.9M** | 71 |
| Positive reviews | **60.8% of reviews** | 54.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 410 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Denk Alexandru](https://appshunter.io/developer/551756299) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Chrome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-chrome/id535886823)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · Utilities, #31 Top Free (US App Store)

This web browser offers fast and secure internet access, integrating Google Search and Lens for quick information retrieval. It provides robust security features like enhanced protection and password management, and syncs your data across devices for seamless browsing.

**Highlights:** Fast and secure browsing, Google Search and Lens integration, Enhanced protection mode, Password manager, Cross-device sync, Tab groups, Autofill

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| 100 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $2.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $2.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (400 GB) | $4.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (2 TB) | $9.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (2 TB) | $9.99 | per month |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| 100 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| 5 TB | $24.99 | per month |
| 200 GB | $29.99 | per year |
| 2 TB | $99.99 | per year |
| 30 TB | $149.99 | per month |
| Google AI Ultra (30 TB) | $249.99 | per month |
| 5 TB | $249.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Seamless syncing across devices
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 💡 Useful integration with other Google services

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Unreliable search results
- 💤 Slow page loading
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 🤔 Counterintuitive UI changes

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard issues and lags
- Inconsistent behavior when closing tabs
- Unreliable bookmark syncing
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Customizable UI and layout options
- Improved tab management and session recovery
- Better support for extensions and add-ons
- Enhanced password management and syncing


### Documents Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documents-translator/id1566993561)

Instantly translate text, documents, photos, and voice conversations in over 140 languages. Navigate foreign environments with real-time camera translation, communicate offline, and translate websites or messages directly from your keyboard.

**Highlights:** Translate 140+ languages, Real-time camera translation, Offline translation mode, Voice conversation translation, Website translation extension, Keyboard translation integration, Save favorite translations

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $24.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and quick translation processing
- ✅ Accurate translations across multiple languages
- 👍 Easy and intuitive user interface
- 📱 Seamless keyboard integration for in-app translation
- 🌍 Supports numerous languages and dialects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription pricing model
- 🔐 Aggressive paywall and frequent upgrade prompts
- 📱 Inconsistent translation quality between phone and desktop versions
- 🚫 Very limited free tier functionality
- ❌ Misleading free app claims with hidden costs

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when typing or entering text
- Unexpected force closes and crashes
- Camera/document scanning feature not working
- Touch ID support not properly implemented
- App freezing during long text selection

**Requested features**

- Swap/exchange button for quick language switching
- Dark mode for better user experience
- Sound/pronunciation feature for all languages
- Favorite language shortcuts for quick selection
- Dictionary function for vocabulary learning


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Chrome free?

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

### Is Documents Translator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Google Chrome or Documents Translator?

Google Chrome and Documents Translator are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3.9M and 71 ratings respectively.

### Do Google Chrome or Documents Translator have ads?

Google Chrome shows ads; Documents Translator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Google Chrome or Documents Translator?

Google Chrome ships an update weekly, and Documents Translator every 3 weeks. Most recently, Google Chrome was updated on September 24, 2026 and Documents Translator on September 23, 2026.

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