Comparison

DeepTranslate vs Archivist Browser

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DeepTranslate

Features
Read full description

DeepTranslate is an immersive bilingual reading extension for the web. Read foreign-language sites with side-by-side or inline translations. Bring your own API keys, or subscribe to the hosted translation service for a seamless setup across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Features: • One-tap page translation in your browser • Selection translation and bilingual mode • Cloud sync for extension settings • Optional hosted translation with daily quota Install the app, enable the browser extension, and start reading in two languages. Terms of Use (EULA): https://deeptranslate.app/terms?lang=en Privacy Policy: https://deeptranslate.app/privacy?lang=en

About

Archivist Browser

Stream millions of films, audiobooks, music, and digital texts directly from the Internet Archive. This media player offers enhanced playback, universal TV casting, and organized file management for researchers and enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Stream films, audiobooks, music, and texts
  • Universal TV Casting (AirPlay)
  • High-resolution image viewer
  • Optimized audio with background support
  • Topic Chips for content filtering
  • Folder sharing via URL or QR code
  • On-the-fly renaming and text file cleanup
Features
Read full description

Archivist Browser: Your Portal to Digital History Archivist Browser is the ultimate media player, transforming your device into a comprehensive portal for streaming content directly from the Internet Archive's vast collections. Built specifically for researchers and enthusiasts of historical media, our app provides the fastest, most reliable way to stream millions of films, audiobooks, music and digital texts. Stop struggling with browser playback. Download Archivist Browser and experience the past, optimised for seamless, modern streaming. What the Critics Say "A really cool piece of software... I've never seen anything like this before... Highly recommend." — WILL SMITH, BRAD AND WILL MADE A TECH POD "A great idea for a very niche utility – my favourite kind these days." — FEDERICO VITICCI, MACSTORIES As featured in Cory Doctorow's Pluralistic blog. Enhanced Media Playback & Visuals Experience history in high definition with a UI designed for modern enthusiasts. Custom Themes: Personalise your experience with the new Alt Indigo Theme, a variation specifically for Dark Mode enthusiasts. Universal TV Casting: Watch films and video on your big screen! Archivist Browser supports AirPlay (on iOS) for instant, seamless video streaming to any compatible TV or streaming device. High-Res Image Viewer: Enjoy smoother navigation and better rendering when viewing high-resolution assets. Improved Subtitles: Expanded support for subtitles across more titles and languages. Optimised Audio: Enjoy full background audio support and media controls right from your lock screen, perfect for listening to historical audiobooks or music collections. Polished UI: Refined thumbnail badges offer better clarity and a more professional look. Discovery & Integration Navigate the Archive’s millions of items with ease. Topic Chips: Quickly filter and find what you want with Topic Chips now appearing on Collections. Uploader Profiles: Explore more from your favourite contributors by clicking an uploader’s name to see their full gallery. Internet Archive (IA) Integration: Seamlessly import your lists directly from your IA account for a seamless transition. Fast Content Discovery: Easily find media by title, keyword or creator, or access curated "Popular Queries" to jump straight into trending collections. File & Folder Management Organise and share your research effortlessly. Folder Sharing: Share your favourite folders with other users via URL or QR code. Smart Store Linking: If a recipient doesn’t have the app installed, shared links will automatically direct them to the store page. On-the-Fly Renaming: Keep your library organised by renaming your folders instantly. Text File Clean Up: Use a dedicated button to instantly tidy up messy OCR text files. Rapid Text Access: Cached text fetching retrieves PDFs and documents rapidly (note: cache is purged on app closure). Privacy & Reliability We prioritise your privacy: No user accounts, no mandatory login and absolutely no personal details are stored. Experience the Archive with total peace of mind.

Screenshots

DeepTranslate4 screens
Archivist Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Archivist Browser at none against DeepTranslate's 2. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DeepTranslate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Archivist Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
DeepTranslate versus Archivist Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeepTranslateArchivist Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (54 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—54 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB79 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer泽勇 周Robert Lothian

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DeepTranslate

Subscriptions2
  • DeepTranslate Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • DeepTranslate Pro Monthly$19.991 Year
None

Archivist Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DeepTranslate free?
DeepTranslate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Archivist Browser free?
Archivist Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DeepTranslate or Archivist Browser have ads?
Neither DeepTranslate nor Archivist Browser shows ads.

Other comparisons