# Web Chat Translate vs WhatLingo

The clearest difference is ratings volume: WhatLingo at 176 against Web Chat Translate's 1. Web Chat Translate's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Web Chat Translate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and WhatLingo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Web Chat Translate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WhatLingo has 176 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Web Chat Translate | WhatLingo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-chat-translate/id6737121919/reviews)** | [4.7 (176 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whatlingo-chat-translator/id6744893336/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **176** |
| Positive reviews | — | 83.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Niraj Mangukiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1177428911) | [Whitespectre SLU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651210535) |

## What reviewers say

### Web Chat Translate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/web-chat-translate/id6737121919)

Translate text, voice, and photos across over 110 languages. Enhance vocabulary with a built-in English dictionary. Ideal for travelers, language learners, and breaking communication barriers.

**Highlights:** Text translation in 110+ languages, Real-time voice translation, Instant photo translation, Comprehensive English dictionary, Pronunciation support, Supports over 110 languages

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Whats Translator Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Whats Translator Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Whats Translator Pro Yearly | $99.99 | per year |


### WhatLingo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whatlingo-chat-translator/id6744893336)

Instantly translate WhatsApp messages and voice notes in real-time to and from your preferred language. Reply in your own language, and the app handles the translation for your contacts. Stay connected without language barriers in any conversation.

**Highlights:** Real-time message translation, Voice message translation, Reply in your language, Switch between original/translated views, Support for over 40 languages, Secure WhatsApp connection, Simple setup

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Semiannual Subscription | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Smooth and smart
- 🚀 Works great in group chats
- 💡 Helpful for language barriers
- 💡 Integrates well with WhatsApp

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezes and crashes frequently
- 💰 Misleading pricing information
- 🔒 Difficult to link with WhatsApp

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't link to WhatsApp
- Frequent freezing and crashing

**Requested features**

- More language support
- Optional auto-renewal for subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Web Chat Translate free?

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

### Is WhatLingo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Web Chat Translate or WhatLingo?

Web Chat Translate is rated higher. Web Chat Translate averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while WhatLingo averages 4.7 from 176 ratings.

### Do Web Chat Translate or WhatLingo have ads?

Neither Web Chat Translate nor WhatLingo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Web Chat Translate or WhatLingo?

Web Chat Translate ships an update fortnightly, and WhatLingo fortnightly. Most recently, Web Chat Translate was updated on October 10, 2026 and WhatLingo on October 30, 2026.

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