# Hanzi vs OS Translator

The clearest difference is ads: Hanzi at none against OS Translator's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hanzi sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and OS Translator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hanzi ships an update weekly, OS Translator every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hanzi | OS Translator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/os-translator-live-screen/id6820988446/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **26.0** | 27.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Renzo Madueno](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870238937) | [Sunghyun Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851774589) |

## What reviewers say

### Hanzi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hanzi-screen-translator/id6814826357)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hanzi Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Hanzi Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Hanzi Pro Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


### 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 Hanzi free?

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

### Is OS Translator free?

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

### Do Hanzi or OS Translator have ads?

OS Translator shows ads; Hanzi does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hanzi or OS Translator?

Hanzi ships an update weekly, and OS Translator every 5 days. Most recently, Hanzi was updated on October 29, 2026 and OS Translator on October 31, 2026.

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