# Translate Now * vs LitProtect

The clearest difference is update cadence: Translate Now * at weekly against LitProtect's every 8 months. Translate Now * also leads on ratings volume (924 vs 85) and chart position (#24 vs unranked). LitProtect's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Translate Now * sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and LitProtect sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 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 — 4.3 for Translate Now * against 4.3 for LitProtect. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Translate Now * has 924 ratings behind it against 85, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Translate Now *'s written reviews are positive against 44% of LitProtect's.

Translate Now * ships an update weekly, LitProtect every 8 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Translate Now * | LitProtect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (924 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translate-now/id6738996117/reviews) | **[4.3 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/litprotect/id6743075976/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **924** | 85 |
| Positive reviews | **53.7% of reviews** | 44.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#24** | — |
| Size | 25 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Takamaka Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783339911) | [Herllo LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678261706) |

## What reviewers say

### Translate Now *

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translate-now/id6738996117)

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Free · Education, #114 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Instantly translate text, voice, and images across over 100 languages. This app facilitates seamless global communication for travelers, language learners, and professionals. Break down language barriers with its intuitive interface and advanced translation technology.

**Highlights:** Instant text translation, Voice translation, Camera image translation, Supports over 100 languages, Intuitive design, Advanced translation technology

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful and effective
- 🚀 Easy communication with conversation feature
- 👍 Short time accurate translation
- 👍 Best translation app ever
- 👍 Great app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Unwanted recurring charges
- 💸 Predatory pricing
- 💸 Expensive app
- ❓ Difficult to cancel subscription
- ❓ No help with cancellation

**Reported bugs**

- App not working
- App not working now

**Requested features**

- Add Mauritian Creole language


### LitProtect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/litprotect/id6743075976)

This app is a platform for book enthusiasts to share their reading experiences, save memorable quotes, and organize their literary journey. It facilitates connection with other readers and helps maintain a personal reading journal for learning and reflection.

**Highlights:** Share book thoughts and screenshots, Save and remember book quotes, Organize reading with notes, Maintain a reading journal, Connect with other readers

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium LitProtect | $9.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Translate Now * free?

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

### Is LitProtect free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Translate Now * or LitProtect?

LitProtect is rated higher. Translate Now * averages 4.3 out of 5 from 924 ratings, while LitProtect averages 4.3 from 85 ratings.

### Do Translate Now * or LitProtect have ads?

Neither Translate Now * nor LitProtect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Translate Now * or LitProtect?

Translate Now * ships an update weekly, and LitProtect every 8 months. Most recently, Translate Now * was updated on October 30, 2026 and LitProtect on October 30, 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.*