# EZ Screen Translator vs Chineschar

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Chineschar at 100% against EZ Screen Translator's 19%. Chineschar also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). EZ Screen Translator's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 and Chineschar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EZ Screen Translator ships an update every 8 days, Chineschar every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EZ Screen Translator | Chineschar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 133 MB | 212 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TRANX SOFTWARE COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704439587) | [浩 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653525021) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Chineschar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chineschar/id6476897008)

Master Chinese characters with animated stroke order, writing practice, pronunciation, and meanings. Includes classic literature and HSK vocabulary. Customize your learning plan and practice offline.

**Highlights:** Animated stroke order and writing guides, Pronunciation and meaning details, Built-in classic literature and HSK vocabulary, Powerful search for characters and pinyin, Customizable learning plans and settings, Offline access

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Permanent Member | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EZ Screen Translator free?

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

### Is Chineschar free?

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

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

EZ Screen Translator shows ads; Chineschar does not.

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

EZ Screen Translator ships an update every 8 days, and Chineschar every 2 months. Most recently, EZ Screen Translator was updated on October 18, 2026 and Chineschar on October 6, 2026.

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