# EarPal Translator vs SofiLingo

The clearest difference is ads: EarPal Translator at none against SofiLingo's shown. EarPal Translator also leads on ratings volume (12 vs 2). SofiLingo's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 26.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EarPal Translator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and SofiLingo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for EarPal Translator against 5.0 for SofiLingo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EarPal Translator has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

EarPal Translator ships an update weekly, SofiLingo every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EarPal Translator | SofiLingo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earpal-translator/id6761786603/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sofilingo-live-translator/id6803565935/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Alvaro Escarcha Esteban](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868081601) | [JOHN PIERRE SHEEHY](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791737962) |

## What reviewers say

### EarPal Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earpal-translator/id6761786603)

This app offers private, on-device translation for spoken conversations and text. It identifies speakers, provides live or polished translations, and translates signs and menus via camera. All processing happens locally on your device for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** On-device speech and text translation, Live and accurate translation modes, Multi-speaker identification with color-coding, Camera translation for signs and menus, Privacy-focused, no cloud processing, Supports over 30 languages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EarPal Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| EarPal Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| EarPal Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


### SofiLingo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sofilingo-live-translator/id6803565935)

Translate text from images, speech, or typed input instantly, even without an internet connection. Supports 58 languages for seamless communication and understanding in any travel scenario. Your translations are private and stored only on your device.

**Highlights:** Camera text translation, Offline translation capabilities, Speech-to-text and text-to-speech, Supports 58 languages, Private and no account required, Saved scan history

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| One-time Holiday pass | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EarPal Translator free?

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

### Is SofiLingo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EarPal Translator or SofiLingo?

SofiLingo is rated higher. EarPal Translator averages 4.9 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while SofiLingo averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do EarPal Translator or SofiLingo have ads?

SofiLingo shows ads; EarPal Translator does not.

### Which is updated more often, EarPal Translator or SofiLingo?

EarPal Translator ships an update weekly, and SofiLingo every 2 days. Most recently, EarPal Translator was updated on October 25, 2026 and SofiLingo 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.*