# Onscreen Translate vs OS Translator

The clearest difference is ads: Onscreen Translate at none against OS Translator's shown. Onscreen Translate also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.4 vs 27.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Onscreen Translate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and OS Translator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Onscreen Translate against 5.0 for OS Translator. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Onscreen Translate ships an update every 4 days, OS Translator every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Onscreen Translate | OS Translator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onscreen-translate/id6809052718/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/os-translator-live-screen/id6820988446/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 111 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.4** | 27.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OMAR FATTAHI](https://appshunter.io/developer/6808681549) | [Sunghyun Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851774589) |

## What reviewers say

### Onscreen Translate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onscreen-translate/id6809052718)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual | $24.99 | per year |


### OS Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/os-translator-live-screen/id6820988446)

Instantly translate text directly on your screen while using other apps. Supports games, comics, and online shops with two viewing modes and offline translation. All features are free, with an optional ad-removal purchase.

**Highlights:** Real-time on-screen translation, Picture-in-Picture window, Mirror mode for text overlay, Subtitles mode for dialogue lists, Offline translation support, Supports 20 languages

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Onscreen Translate free?

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

### Is OS Translator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Onscreen Translate or OS Translator?

Onscreen Translate and OS Translator are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Onscreen Translate or OS Translator have ads?

OS Translator shows ads; Onscreen Translate does not.

### Which is updated more often, Onscreen Translate or OS Translator?

Onscreen Translate ships an update every 4 days, and OS Translator every 5 days. Most recently, Onscreen Translate was updated on October 31, 2026 and OS Translator on October 31, 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.*