# X vs EZ Screen Translator

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: X at none against EZ Screen Translator's 4. X also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). EZ Screen Translator's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EZ Screen Translator sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. X asks for nothing beyond the download.

X ships an update every 6 months, EZ Screen Translator every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | X | EZ Screen Translator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.4 (765 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ez-screen-translator/id6463492037/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **765** |
| Positive reviews | — | 19.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mukhammad Yussupov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1695575515) | [TRANX SOFTWARE COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704439587) |

## What reviewers say

### X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-can/id6450898545)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### EZ Screen Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ez-screen-translator/id6463492037)

Instantly translate any text on your screen with a single tap. This app breaks down language barriers across social media, games, and documents, supporting over 100 languages. It functions as a text, photo, camera, and voice translator without needing to switch apps.

**Highlights:** Translate all text on screen, Translate text on any app, Game translator, Chat message translator, Photo translator, Camera translator, Voice translator

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| One Time Purchase | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Effective for translating specific content (games, apps)
- 🎯 Works well when used correctly with proper settings
- 📱 Convenient mobile translation solution
- 🌍 Enables access to international communities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent translation failures and errors
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees and paywall for main features
- 🚫 Poor support for non-English languages (Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, Tagalog)
- 📸 Cannot translate vertical text (manga/comics)
- ❌ Fails to recognize non-English characters

**Reported bugs**

- App displays white screen and fails to load
- AssistiveTouch shortcut returns 'failure to translate' errors
- Cannot detect multiple lines of text
- Translates only dates instead of actual content
- Assistive touch circle remains after app deletion

**Requested features**

- Dark theme/dark mode
- Brazilian Portuguese language support
- Better Chinese translation quality
- Direct file/document translation without screenshots
- Offline translation for Chinese languages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X free?

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

### Is EZ Screen Translator free?

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

### Do X or EZ Screen Translator have ads?

EZ Screen Translator shows ads; X does not.

### Which is updated more often, X or EZ Screen Translator?

X ships an update every 6 months, and EZ Screen Translator every 8 days. Most recently, X was updated on October 12, 2026 and EZ Screen Translator on October 21, 2026.

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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.*