# Screen Translate vs TransMate

Screen Translate and TransMate both sit at 3.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of Screen Translate's written reviews are positive against 50% of TransMate's. Screen Translate also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Screen Translate sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and TransMate sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for Screen Translate against 3.6 for TransMate. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 5 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Screen Translate's written reviews are positive against 50% of TransMate's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screen Translate | TransMate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-translate-translator/id6737880669/reviews)** | [3.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transmate-screen-translator/id6751373070/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 200 MB | 180 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [QQY.LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743706249) | [STRUB SYSTEMS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833972490) |

## What reviewers say

### Screen Translate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-translate-translator/id6737880669)

This utility app offers real-time voice and screen capture translation. It can translate system or microphone audio, recognize text from screenshots, and provide regional translation for videos with subtitles.

**Highlights:** Real-time voice translation, Screen capture text recognition, Regional video subtitle translation, System and microphone audio translation, Customizable translation areas

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 月订阅 | $4.99 | per month |
| 季度订阅 | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| 年订阅 | $39.99 | per year |
| 月会员 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 时长包 | $3.99 | one-time |


### TransMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transmate-screen-translator/id6751373070)

Instantly translate text on your screen without leaving your current app. Supports over 100 languages and various applications like games, comics, and social media. Offers offline translation and a privacy-friendly experience.

**Highlights:** On-screen floating window for instant translations, Clipboard shortcut for quick text translation, Supports over 100 languages, Offline translation mode, Privacy-friendly, no screenshots saved, Translate games, comics, and social media

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TransMate Pro Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| TransMate Pro Monthly | $13.99 | per month |
| TransMate Pro Yearly | $47.99 | per year |
| TransMate Pro Lifetime | $96.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Screen Translate free?

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

### Is TransMate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Screen Translate or TransMate?

Screen Translate is rated higher. Screen Translate averages 3.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while TransMate averages 3.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do Screen Translate or TransMate have ads?

Neither Screen Translate nor TransMate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Screen Translate or TransMate?

Screen Translate ships an update every 3 weeks, and TransMate every 3 weeks. Most recently, Screen Translate was updated on November 4, 2026 and TransMate on November 5, 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.*