# Translator vs Zap Translate

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Translator at none against Zap Translate's 4. Translator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Zap Translate's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 4). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Translator holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 19 respectively.

Translator ships an update fortnightly, Zap Translate every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Translator | Zap Translate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translator-camera-translator/id6469687489/reviews)** | [4.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zap-translate/id6529536315/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **19** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 204 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [康 何](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603157906) | [Meteor Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711740772) |

## What reviewers say

### Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translator-camera-translator/id6469687489)

Instantly translate text from photos using your device's camera. Select images from your gallery or capture new ones to translate over 60 languages accurately. Ideal for travel, menus, and educational purposes.

**Highlights:** Translate text from photos, Select photos from gallery, Supports over 60 languages, Accurate translations, Easy to use interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Zap Translate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zap-translate/id6529536315)

Instantly translate text, voice, and images using your device. Identify and translate objects in real-time with your camera, or record audio for immediate translations. Save and manage your translation history for easy access.

**Highlights:** Text translation, Camera object identification and translation, Image text extraction and translation, Audio recording and translation, Save and manage translation history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Zap Translate Premium Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Zap Translate Premium Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Translator free?

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

### Is Zap Translate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Translator or Zap Translate?

Translator is rated higher. Translator averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Zap Translate averages 4.5 from 19 ratings.

### Do Translator or Zap Translate have ads?

Zap Translate shows ads; Translator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Translator or Zap Translate?

Translator ships an update fortnightly, and Zap Translate every 3 weeks. Most recently, Translator was updated on October 8, 2026 and Zap Translate on October 24, 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.*