# Babelfish Translator vs Translator

The clearest difference is rating: Translator at 4.4 against Babelfish Translator's 3.4. Translator also leads on review sentiment (29% vs 0%) and ratings volume (477 vs 10). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Babelfish Translator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Translator sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Translator holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Translator has 477 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Babelfish Translator's written reviews are positive against 29% of Translator's.

Babelfish Translator ships an update monthly, Translator every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Babelfish Translator | Translator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babelfish-translator/id6447365108/reviews) | **[4.4 (477 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translator-onetrans/id6469776721/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **477** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **29.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#105** |
| Size | 14 MB | 169 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [wilder.dev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675743907) | [TIMCHI PTE.LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707492380) |

## What reviewers say

### Babelfish Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/babelfish-translator/id6447365108)

This app offers real-time speech transcription and translation across multiple languages. It features live captions for external audio, a conversation mode for face-to-face communication, and a personal phrasebook for saving common expressions. Your history and phrases sync across Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Live transcription with real-time translation, Live Captions mode for external audio, Two-way Conversation Mode, Personal Phrasebook with categories and favorites, Transcription and conversation history saving, Share Extension for translating text from other apps, iCloud sync across Apple devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Babelfish Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Babelfish Premium | $29.99 | per year |


### Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translator-onetrans/id6469776721)

**Currently charting:** #105 Top Free · Productivity, #184 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

Translate text, voice, photos, and real-time conversations across multiple languages. This tool aids in communication, travel, and learning by breaking down language barriers with instant recognition and conversion.

**Highlights:** Text translation, Voice translation, Photo translation, Real-time translation, Integrated keyboard for instant translation, Ad-free premium experience

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| weekly-3 day trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Babelfish Translator free?

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

### Is Translator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Babelfish Translator or Translator?

Translator is rated higher. Babelfish Translator averages 3.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Translator averages 4.4 from 477 ratings.

### Do Babelfish Translator or Translator have ads?

Both Babelfish Translator and Translator show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Babelfish Translator or Translator?

Babelfish Translator ships an update monthly, and Translator every 11 days. Most recently, Babelfish Translator was updated on October 7, 2026 and Translator on October 15, 2026.

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