# Translator vs QR Scanner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QR Scanner at 100% against Translator's 29%. QR Scanner also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4). Translator's advantage is ratings volume (477 vs 6) and chart position (#114 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Translator sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and QR Scanner sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

QR Scanner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Translator has 477 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Translator's written reviews are positive against 100% of QR Scanner's.

Translator ships an update every 11 days, QR Scanner every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Translator | QR Scanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (477 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translator-onetrans/id6469776721/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-scannerbarcode-code-app-ai/id6755075231/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **477** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 29.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#114** | — |
| Size | 169 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TIMCHI PTE.LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707492380) | [启鹏 田](https://appshunter.io/developer/1845107614) |

## What reviewers say

### Translator

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

**Currently charting:** #114 Top Free · Productivity, #175 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 |


### QR Scanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-scannerbarcode-code-app-ai/id6755075231)

This app quickly scans QR and barcodes from your camera or photo library. It also allows you to generate custom QR codes with various options. All data is processed locally for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** Real-time camera scanning, Image recognition from photo library, Customizable QR code generation, Local history records, Sharing and export options, Multilingual support

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Personal Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Enterprise Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Personal Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime Purchase | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Translator free?

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

### Is QR Scanner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Translator or QR Scanner?

QR Scanner is rated higher. Translator averages 4.4 out of 5 from 477 ratings, while QR Scanner averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Translator or QR Scanner have ads?

Both Translator and QR Scanner show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Translator or QR Scanner?

Translator ships an update every 11 days, and QR Scanner every 2 weeks. Most recently, Translator was updated on October 15, 2026 and QR Scanner on October 2, 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.*