Comparison

Screenlate vs Onscreen Translate

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

Head to head
About

Screenlate

Features
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Translate your on-screen text easily. Just take a screenshot and share it with this app. You can also install a Shortcut for it and use it with your iPhone Action Button or double-tap on the back using Accessibility settings. The app uses on-device translation - text or images never leave your device, and the app works completely offline (requires one-time download of language packs). The list of supported languages is determined by Apple and may vary by iOS version and device. You can do 2 translations per day for free, buy 20 more translations, or subscribe for unlimited translations. Privacy Policy: https://screenlate.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Onscreen Translate

Translate text directly from screenshots, photos, and your camera view. View translations overlaid on the original image, compare them, and easily copy or share the text. Offers quick access via shortcuts and widgets for seamless translation.

Highlights
  • Translate text in screenshots and photos
  • Live camera translation
  • Overlay translations on original images
  • Copy and share translated text
  • Screenshot shortcut integration
  • Home Screen and Lock Screen camera widget
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Translate text in screenshots, photos and your camera view. Read the translation on the image, compare it with the original, and copy or share the text. Add the screenshot shortcut and assign it to Back Tap or a supported Action Button. Video guides walk you through setup. Add the camera widget for quick access from your Home Screen or Lock Screen. Text recognition runs on your iPhone. Some translations send recognized text through our Cloudflare service to Google Gemini. Screenshots and camera frames stay on your device unless you choose to share them. Online translations use request limits to keep the service available. Paid subscriptions and subscriptions redeemed with offer codes use the same limits. Apple translation is available when the required languages are installed, including when an online request is unavailable. Apple may ask you to download language files before translating. Downloaded Apple languages can be used offline. Background screenshot previews require iOS 26 or later; earlier supported versions open the app. Camera translation requires a supported iPhone. Language availability and translation quality depend on your device and the translation service. Small text, low light and movement can affect results. Try the free access shown in the app, then subscribe to keep translating. Monthly and annual plans include all translation features. Eligible new subscribers can try them free for seven days when offered by Apple. After the trial, your selected plan renews at the price shown before purchase unless canceled. Prices vary by region. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account subscription settings. Deleting the app does not cancel your subscription. Privacy Policy: https://onscreentranslate.app/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: https://onscreentranslate.app/support/

Screenshots

Screenlate3 screens
Onscreen Translate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Onscreen Translate at every 4 days against Screenlate's every 3 weeks. Onscreen Translate also leads on iOS requirement (18.4 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Screenlate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Onscreen Translate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screenlate ships an update every 3 weeks, Onscreen Translate every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Screenlate versus Onscreen Translate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreenlateOnscreen Translate
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.018.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvgenii DobrovidovOMAR FATTAHI

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Screenlate

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • 20 Translations$1.99
2 purchases

Onscreen Translate

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Screenlate free?
Screenlate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Onscreen Translate free?
Onscreen Translate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Screenlate or Onscreen Translate have ads?
Neither Screenlate nor Onscreen Translate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screenlate or Onscreen Translate?
Screenlate ships an update every 3 weeks, and Onscreen Translate every 4 days. Most recently, Screenlate was updated on November 13, 2026 and Onscreen Translate on November 6, 2026.

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