# Translate vs Translator

Translate and Translator both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Translator's written reviews are positive against 0% of Translate's. Translator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks). Translate's advantage is ratings volume (45 vs 6). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Translate sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per 7 days and Translator sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Translator holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Translate has 45 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Translate's written reviews are positive against 100% of Translator's.

Translate ships an update every 5 weeks, Translator every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Translate | Translator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translate-live-translator/id6737539281/reviews) | **[4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translator/id6741119280/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **45** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 89 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tech Nest](https://appshunter.io/developer/1703040252) | [Implicit Marketing INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627304848) |

## What reviewers say

### Translate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translate-live-translator/id6737539281)

Instantly speak, type, or use your camera to translate conversations, menus, and documents. This app facilitates real-time communication across many languages, making travel and global interaction smoother.

**Highlights:** Voice Translator, Camera Translator, Photo Translator, Text Translator, Real-time translation, Offline translation

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Enjoy Weekly Premium | $14.99 | per 7 days |


### Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translator/id6741119280)

Break down language barriers with an AI-powered translation app. Translate voice, text, and even text from photos. Engage in real-time conversations and get AI travel assistance for seamless global communication.

**Highlights:** Voice to Text & Text to Voice translation, Camera Scan to Text for documents and signs, Real-Time Conversation translation, AI Travel Assistant for tips and recommendations, Seamless communication across languages

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly Plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Translate free?

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

### Is Translator free?

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

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

Translator is rated higher. Translate averages 4.2 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Translator averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Translate or Translator have ads?

Translate shows ads; Translator does not.

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

Translate ships an update every 5 weeks, and Translator every 3 days. Most recently, Translate was updated on October 25, 2026 and Translator 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.*