# Translate vs Read Big

The clearest difference is update cadence: Read Big at daily against Translate's every 2 months. Translate's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Translate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Read Big sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Translate ships an update every 2 months, Read Big daily. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Translate | Read Big |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Daily** |
| Size | 142 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [雅洁 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724245212) | [HIROKI TOMIMURA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891060238) |

## What reviewers say

### Translate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translate-universal-translator/id6578447090)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 周会员 | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 月会员 | $7.99 | per month |
| 永久会员 | $29.99 | one-time |


### Read Big

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/read-big-ocr/id6771462731)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Translate free?

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

### Is Read Big free?

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

### Do Translate or Read Big have ads?

Neither Translate nor Read Big shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Translate or Read Big?

Translate ships an update every 2 months, and Read Big daily. Most recently, Translate was updated on November 8, 2026 and Read Big on November 5, 2026.

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