# Yandex Translate vs DeepL Translate

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Yandex Translate at none against DeepL Translate's 8. Yandex Translate also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 53%) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DeepL Translate sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $10.49 per month. Yandex Translate asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Yandex Translate against 4.8 for DeepL Translate. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.5K and 13K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Yandex Translate's written reviews are positive against 53% of DeepL Translate's.

Yandex Translate ships an update fortnightly, DeepL Translate weekly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yandex Translate | DeepL Translate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (7.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yandex-translate/id584291439/reviews) | **[4.8 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deepl-translate/id1552407475/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7.5K | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **65.9% of reviews** | 53.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #180 | **#75** |
| Size | 215 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Direct Cursus Computer Systems Trading](https://appshunter.io/developer/1717598015) | [DeepL SE](https://appshunter.io/developer/338225338) |

## What reviewers say

### Yandex Translate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yandex-translate/id584291439)

**Currently charting:** #180 Top Free · Reference (US App Store)

Translate text between over 100 languages, both online and offline. Features include photo translation, voice input, a built-in dictionary with usage examples, and website translation. Save your favorite translations and access your history easily.

**Highlights:** Offline translation for 10+ languages, Translate text from photos, Voice input and output, Built-in dictionary with examples, Website translation, Translation history and favorites

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent translation quality
- 🔒 Offline mode availability
- 👍 Convenient features (e.g., camera translation, word examples)
- 👍 Helpful for language learning
- 👍 Accurate Russian-English translations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Slow performance after updates
- 🐛 Issues with webpage/image translation
- 🐛 Inconsistent pronunciation quality
- 🐛 Problems with certain language pairs (e.g., Chinese, Punjabi)
- 🔒 Blocking VPN usage

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to listen to pronunciation
- Inability to paste text into input field
- Inconsistent behavior when translating websites
- Incorrect translations for some language pairs

**Requested features**

- Add more language options (e.g., Swiss German, Pashto)
- Improve pronunciation quality
- Allow customization of translation output (e.g., formal/informal, gender)
- Add widget/home screen integration for quick access
- Improve translation of idioms and context-dependent phrases


### DeepL Translate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deepl-translate/id1552407475)

**Currently charting:** #75 Top Free · Reference, #129 Top Grossing · Reference (US App Store)

Instantly translate text from your camera, photos, speech, or files. Explore alternative translations, save favorites, and hear translations read aloud. Offers advanced features like glossary and tone selection with a paid plan.

**Highlights:** Real-time camera translation, Photo translation, Speech dictation and text-to-speech, File translation, Alternative translations, Saved favorites and history, Glossary and tone selection (paid)

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $10.49 | per month |
| Monthly | $13.00 | per month |
| Monthly | $23.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $38.00 | per month |
| Annual | $104.99 | per year |
| Annual | $131.99 | per year |
| Annual | $209.99 | per year |
| Annual | $384.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate translations
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Useful translation history
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Helpful for language learning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy after updates
- 👎 Cluttered interface
- 👎 Inconsistent translations
- 👎 Limited language support
- 👎 Subscription required for some features

**Reported bugs**

- Camera translation not working
- Disappearing buttons and features
- Frequent app crashes
- Connectivity issues
- Autocorrect interfering with foreign language input

**Requested features**

- Add more languages, especially less common ones
- Improve translation quality for certain languages
- Allow offline translation
- Implement a way to report poor translations
- Add text-to-speech with adjustable speed


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yandex Translate free?

Yandex Translate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DeepL Translate free?

DeepL Translate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Yandex Translate or DeepL Translate?

DeepL Translate is rated higher. Yandex Translate averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.5K ratings, while DeepL Translate averages 4.8 from 13K ratings.

### Do Yandex Translate or DeepL Translate have ads?

Neither Yandex Translate nor DeepL Translate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Yandex Translate or DeepL Translate?

Yandex Translate ships an update fortnightly, and DeepL Translate weekly. Most recently, Yandex Translate was updated on November 5, 2026 and DeepL Translate on November 5, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Yandex Translate or DeepL Translate?

Yandex Translate currently peaks at #180 in the App Store charts, and DeepL Translate at #75. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*