# 铁路12306 vs Translator abroad

The clearest difference is rating: 铁路12306 at 2.1 against Translator abroad's 1.0. 铁路12306 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (1K vs 1). Translator abroad's advantage is review sentiment (36% vs 8%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Translator abroad sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. 铁路12306 asks for nothing beyond the download.

铁路12306 holds the better App Store score, 2.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 铁路12306 has 1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 8% of 铁路12306's written reviews are positive against 36% of Translator abroad's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

铁路12306 ships an update every 4 days, Translator abroad every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 铁路12306 | Translator abroad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.1 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/12306/id564818797/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translator-abroad/id1499254227/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 7.9% of reviews | **36.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#146** | — |
| Size | 174 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [中国铁道科学研究院集团有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724701688) | [斌 方](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474965622) |

## What reviewers say

### 铁路12306

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/12306/id564818797)

**Currently charting:** #146 Top Free · Travel (US App Store)

This official platform allows users to book train tickets directly from the China Railway. It offers features like ticket waiting lists, seat and berth selection, and intelligent transfer planning. Additionally, it provides booking for flights, bus tickets, hotels, and other travel-related services.

**Highlights:** Official train ticket booking, Ticket waiting list, Seat and berth selection, Intelligent transfer planning, Flight and bus ticket booking, Hotel and travel service booking, Accessibility features

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 📲 Works with foreign passports
- 🇨🇳 Useful for local Chinese users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🤖 Poor user experience for foreigners
- 🔒 Difficult registration process
- 💰 Overpriced tickets
- 🕰️ Slow and unresponsive

**Reported bugs**

- Registration page shows blank screen
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Incorrect time display
- Inability to search for trains

**Requested features**

- Support for Apple Pay
- 12-hour time format
- Ability to remove linked phone number
- English language support


### Translator abroad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translator-abroad/id1499254227)

Translate text, voice, and images across 107 languages for travel, work, and learning. Features include AR translation, offline dictionaries, and multiple translation results to aid language acquisition.

**Highlights:** 107 language translations, Photo translation (OCR), Voice translation, AR translation, Offline translation, Multiple translation results

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 出国翻译官周会员 | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| 出国翻译官会员连续包月 | $4.99 | per month |
| 出国翻译官PRO季度会员 | $13.49 | per 3 months |
| 出国翻译官会员连续半年 | $25.99 | per 6 months |
| 出国翻译官会员连续包年 | $38.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 铁路12306 free?

铁路12306 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Translator abroad free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 铁路12306 or Translator abroad?

铁路12306 is rated higher. 铁路12306 averages 2.1 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Translator abroad averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do 铁路12306 or Translator abroad have ads?

Neither 铁路12306 nor Translator abroad shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 铁路12306 or Translator abroad?

铁路12306 ships an update every 4 days, and Translator abroad every 2 weeks. Most recently, 铁路12306 was updated on October 26, 2026 and Translator abroad on October 25, 2026.

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