Comparison

PONS Translate & Dictionary vs Camera Translator from Adapps

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

Head to head
About

PONS Translate & Dictionary

Translate text and words between 40 languages with over 50 dictionaries. Features intelligent search, voice translation, and offline access to saved entries. Ideal for travelers and language learners.

Highlights
  • Text and word translation
  • Over 50 dictionaries
  • Intelligent search with suggestions
  • Camera translation
  • Voice translation and conversation mode
  • Offline access to favorites
  • Pronunciation audio
Features
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The free translator app from PONS Get quick and reliable translations - with over 50 PONS Dictionaries and text translation for 40 languages. This tool gives you a translation for all of your search queries. The app includes PONS Dictionaries for Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese, Croatian, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Icelandic, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovakian, Slovenian, Spanish and Turkish. In addition to dictionaries with German you will find dictionaries for combinations such as Spanish-English, French-Polish, or Portuguese-Spanish. You have access to over 50 dictionaries. The text translation system integrated into the app covers all the languages of the online dictionaries plus an additional 12 languages such as Hebrew or Korean. INTELLIGENT SEARCH Type in or say your search term and to make your search quicker and more convenient, the system provides suggestions for words and phrases. If the app can’t find a result in the PONS Dictionaries, the integrated text translation service kicks in to give you your desired result. Search without even typing: Use the camera on your phone to translate menus, signs etc. immediately. COMMUNICATION AID Listen to the correct pronunciation of your dictionary translation. Use the zoom function to magnify the translation and show it to someone else on your device. Especially handy on trips! Conversation mode: PONS Translate recognizes your voice and translates into your desired language. CONVENIENT REFERENCE Save your frequently searched or important entries in your favorites - you can use these offline, too. In your search history you can find your most recent searches. With the copy and paste function you can use your translations in other applications. EXAMPLE SENTENCES Language in context and information on language usage help you find the correct translation. AN IDEAL COMPLEMENT Copy your translations to the free PONS Vocabulary Trainer so that you can learn them. EDITORIALLY REVIEWED QUALITY Our dictionary content is editorially reviewed by our lexicographers and constantly growing. AVAILABLE ALSO OFFLINE AND AD-FREE Download selected dictionaries and use the app offline and online. You can choose from among various subscription periods* via in-app purchase. You will then receive your desired dictionary completely ad-free, even when you use the dictionary online. If you are interested in ad-free use, but do not wish to download a dictionary, additional subscriptions are available. PLEASE NOTE: You can use the Online Translator at all times and completely free of charge even without an in-app purchase. Visit our website at www.pons.com for more information about the free Online-Dictionary, the PONS Vocabulary Trainer and our apps. About PONS: PONS Publishing looks back on 40 years of experience in developing language-learning materials in the brand’s characteristic green color. The range covers traditional dictionaries and grammars, audio and electronic language courses, and free online services. * A variety of dictionaries can be subscribed to for 1 month or 1 year. Subscriptions are automatically renewed unless cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription term. Your account will be debited within 24 hours of the end of the current subscription term. Payment will be billed to your Apple account. Subsequent to purchase, subscriptions can be managed or cancelled in your user account settings. Any unused part of a free trial subscription that may have been offered, will expire if the user purchases a subscription for the current release. www.pons.com Terms of Use: https://en.pons.com/p/conditions-of-use Privacy Declaration: https://en.pons.com/p/privacy-policy

About

Camera Translator from Adapps

Features
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Hello! We came to the translation world with a brand new application. Everything is very easy with Multi Translator . How does? With this application, you can make your translations with voice, text or camera. For example, if you are planning a trip to a country with an unfamiliar language, or you want to read a book in a foreign language, or if you are wondering about the meaning of your favorite item in another language, this app is for you. Thanks to Multi Translator speaking and learning foreign language has never been easier! :) Also , your feedback would be appreciated to help us to become better. Stay tuned for updates and comment us we will be happy. Features with in-app purchase - Get translations in over 110 languages - Voice translate - Camera (object) translate - Text translate - Listen to translations in male or female voices -share , add to favorites, keep history and much more - Switch between different dialects Privacy Policy: https://adappssoftware.com/Privacy/ Terms: https://adappssoftware.com/Terms-Conditions/

Screenshots

PONS Translate & Dictionary4 screens
Camera Translator from Adapps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Camera Translator from Adapps at none against PONS Translate & Dictionary's shown. PONS Translate & Dictionary's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. PONS Translate & Dictionary sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Camera Translator from Adapps sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PONS Translate & Dictionary ships an update every 5 weeks, Camera Translator from Adapps every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PONS Translate & Dictionary versus Camera Translator from Adapps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPONS Translate & DictionaryCamera Translator from Adapps
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size165 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPONS Langenscheidt GmbHADAPPS SOFTWARE

Bugs and requests

PONS Translate & Dictionary

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Search function not working reliably
  • Purchased ad-free version still showing ads
  • Inconsistent behavior across devices
  • Frequent crashes and freezes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline mode
  • Improved text translation capabilities
  • More language options
  • Better handling of handwritten scripts
  • Customizable font sizes

Camera Translator from Adapps

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

14 purchases

PONS Translate & Dictionary

Subscriptions13
  • No ads for 1 month$1.991 Month
  • 1 month English-Spanish3 Days trial$2.491 Month
  • 1 month English-French3 Days trial$2.491 Month
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  • 1 month English-German3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • 3 months English-German3 Days trial$7.493 Months
  • 3 months Spanish-German3 Days trial$7.493 Months
  • No ads for 1 year$8.991 Year
  • Premium version 1 month3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • 1 year Spanish-German3 Days trial$18.491 Year
  • 1 year English-Spanish3 Days trial$18.491 Year
  • 1 year English-German3 Days trial$18.491 Year
  • 1 year English-French3 Days trial$18.491 Year
  • Premium version for 1 year3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • This app without ads for 1 year$2.99
3 purchases

Camera Translator from Adapps

Subscriptions3
  • 3 Day Trial Unlimited$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Unlimited Access$4.991 Month
  • 12 Months Unlimited Access$19.991 Year

Questions

Is PONS Translate & Dictionary free?
PONS Translate & Dictionary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Camera Translator from Adapps free?
Camera Translator from Adapps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PONS Translate & Dictionary or Camera Translator from Adapps have ads?
PONS Translate & Dictionary shows ads; Camera Translator from Adapps does not.
Which is updated more often, PONS Translate & Dictionary or Camera Translator from Adapps?
PONS Translate & Dictionary ships an update every 5 weeks, and Camera Translator from Adapps every 5 months. Most recently, PONS Translate & Dictionary was updated on October 29, 2026 and Camera Translator from Adapps on October 12, 2026.

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