# 百度翻译 vs DeepL Translate

The clearest difference is ads: DeepL Translate at none against 百度翻译's shown. DeepL Translate also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#66 vs unranked). 百度翻译's advantage is review sentiment (69% vs 53%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 百度翻译 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and DeepL Translate sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $10.49 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 百度翻译 against 4.8 for DeepL Translate. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.7K and 13K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of 百度翻译's written reviews are positive against 53% of DeepL Translate's.

百度翻译 ships an update every 3 weeks, DeepL Translate weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 百度翻译 | DeepL Translate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id605670941/reviews) | **[4.8 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deepl-translate/id1552407475/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.7K | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | **69.2% of reviews** | 53.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#66** |
| Size | 411 MB | 213 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Baidu Netcom Science & Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/372585298) | [DeepL SE](https://appshunter.io/developer/338225338) |

## What reviewers say

### 百度翻译

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id605670941)

This app offers professional translation services for over 200 languages, supporting various scenarios like learning, work, and travel. It features instant text, photo, voice, and offline translations, along with tools for vocabulary building and grammar analysis.

**Highlights:** Multi-language instant translation, Photo and AR translation, Voice and conversation translation, Offline dictionary and translation, Vocabulary building and practice, AI-powered grammar analysis and essay correction, English pronunciation scoring

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 中英离线翻译包2周的使用权 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 中日离线翻译包2周的使用权 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 中韩离线翻译包2周的使用权 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 中英离线翻译包半年的使用权 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 18学币 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 中日离线翻译包半年的使用权 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 中韩离线翻译包半年的使用权 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 78学币 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 128学币 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 498学币 | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient translation
- 👍 Convenient and easy to use
- 🔍 Comprehensive language support
- 💡 Helpful example sentences
- 🤖 Accurate translations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 📢 Excessive ads and pop-ups
- 🔍 Lack of pinyin support
- 🤖 Inconsistent translation quality
- 🤔 Confusing interface changes

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Translation errors for certain languages
- Delayed voice response
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Inability to copy/paste translated text

**Requested features**

- Restore pinyin support
- Improve image translation functionality
- Add more language pairs
- Provide offline translation capabilities
- Simplify the user interface


### DeepL Translate

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

**Currently charting:** #66 Top Free · Reference, #109 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 百度翻译 free?

百度翻译 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DeepL Translate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 百度翻译 or DeepL Translate?

DeepL Translate is rated higher. 百度翻译 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while DeepL Translate averages 4.8 from 13K ratings.

### Do 百度翻译 or DeepL Translate have ads?

百度翻译 shows ads; DeepL Translate does not.

### Which is updated more often, 百度翻译 or DeepL Translate?

百度翻译 ships an update every 3 weeks, and DeepL Translate weekly. Most recently, 百度翻译 was updated on September 26, 2026 and DeepL Translate on September 27, 2026.

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