TransLex vs Skillsfor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TransLex
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Got a letter you can't read? TransLex translates it and explains what it actually means. Point your camera at a letter, or upload a PDF, and TransLex gives you the full translation plus a plain-language summary: what the document says, what you need to do, and any deadline you must not miss. TEXTBOOKS, PAPERS AND WHOLE BOOKS Upload a 200-page PDF and get it back in your language, formatted like the original. Studying? Ask for a summary, a plain-language explanation or a key-terms glossary. The free plan translates the first ten pages of any document; Premium translates all of it. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT Most translation apps hand you the words and stop there. TransLex also tells you what to do with them. Choose the kind of document you are holding and the explanation is written for that situation: • Government letters — tax, immigration, licensing, benefits, city and utility notices • School letters — permission forms, fees, what your child needs • Medical and lab results — every term explained in everyday words • Leases and landlord notices — rent, deadlines, notice periods, deposits • Insurance letters and claim decisions — what is covered, what was decided, how to respond • Contracts and agreements — obligations, money, cancellation terms HOW IT WORKS 1. Take a photo of the document or upload a file (PDF, Word, Excel, CSV, images) 2. Choose your language and the type of document 3. Read the translation, the summary, and the list of what to do FEATURES • Camera scan with text extraction — no typing, no copy-paste • Works with PDF, Word, Excel, CSV and photos • Translate into and out of dozens of languages • Your own glossary — keep names and key terms translated the same way every time • Side-by-side bilingual PDF export, so you can hand the document to someone else • Custom instructions — ask for a summary, simpler wording, or a specific tone • Translation history, saved on your device FREE AND PREMIUM Every day you get free translations to use however you like. Need more in one sitting? Watch a short video to unlock another, or subscribe for unlimited translations, all document types and side-by-side PDF export. IMPORTANT TransLex is an AI translation tool for understanding documents. It is not a certified or sworn translation service, and it does not provide legal, medical, immigration or financial advice. For official submissions that require a certified translation, use an accredited translator. Always confirm anything important with the organisation that sent you the document. Questions or feedback: translexapps@gmail.com EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Skillsfor
Translate books from photos, PDFs, and EPUBs into your chosen language. Read the translated content within the app or export it. A free sample is available before purchasing full translations.
- Scan book pages with document camera
- Import PDF, EPUB, and DOCX files
- Translate between 30 languages
- Adjust text size, themes, and margins
- Export translations as EPUB
- Private library with secure sign-in
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Translate your own books from photos, PDF and EPUB, then read the result in one place. Try a free sample of each book before paying for the full translation. FROM PRINTED PAGE TO READABLE TEXT Scan pages with the built-in document camera or import photos. Choose the source and translation languages. Skillsfor recognizes the text and prepares a translation sample. Retake a blurry page or run recognition again when needed. BRING YOUR OWN BOOKS Import PDF, EPUB and documents, including DOCX. Follow processing progress in your library, or close the app while work continues on the server. Enable notifications to hear when your result is ready. READ YOUR WAY • Navigate with a table of contents. • Adjust text size and page margins. • Switch between light and night themes. • Resume from your saved reading position. • Export the finished translation as EPUB for a compatible reader. TRY THE SAMPLE. DECIDE AFTER READING. The free sample contains the beginning of your book's translation. Full translations are separate in-app purchases, with no subscription. One translation credit covers one book of up to 4 million characters. Longer books require more credits; the required quantity and price are shown before confirmation. Prices use your App Store currency. 30 LANGUAGES Translate books between 30 languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese and Japanese. The interface is available in all 30 languages too. Choose your preferred interface language in Profile, independently of each book’s translation language. YOUR PRIVATE LIBRARY Sign in with Apple, Google or email. Protect access with Face ID or Touch ID on a compatible device. Your books belong to your account and are not published to other readers. An internet connection is required for recognition and translation. Automatic translation may contain errors. Only upload material you have the right to use. Support: https://skillsfor.ai/help Terms: https://skillsfor.ai/terms Privacy: https://skillsfor.ai/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Skillsfor at none against TransLex's shown. Skillsfor also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. TransLex sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Skillsfor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
TransLex ships an update every 2 weeks, Skillsfor daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TransLex | Skillsfor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Tal Nir | Alena Agzamova |
In-app purchases
TransLex
- Premium Monthly Plan3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Premium Annual Plan$9.991 Year
Skillsfor
- Book translation$9.99







