# Translate.com vs Translator

The clearest difference is ads: Translate.com at none against Translator's shown. Translator's advantage is review sentiment (74% vs 44%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Translate.com sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Translator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 7, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Translate.com | Translator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.6 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translator-translate-box/id1031029942/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **8.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 44.3% of reviews | **74.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Student Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450969569) | [Xung Le](https://appshunter.io/developer/414849435) |

## What reviewers say

### Translate.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translatecom/id740974884)

This app offers instant text, voice, and photo translations across numerous languages. It also provides access to professional human translators for more complex needs, all within an easy-to-use interface.

**Highlights:** Text translation, Voice translation, Photo translation, Interpreter mode, Human translation services, 94 languages supported

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Translate Pro | $0.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for communication
- 👍 Good for learning languages
- 👍 Interpreter mode is brilliant
- 👍 Photo interpretation useful
- 👍 Works well for quick references

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Absurdly low translation limits
- 😞 Site funnels to live translator
- 😞 Useless app
- 😞 Verification code issues
- 😞 Glitchy and slow

**Reported bugs**

- Machine translator has low limits
- Verification code not sent
- App crashes every time
- App changes languages unexpectedly
- App refuses to open after update

**Requested features**

- Add a watch OS version
- Option to remove ads
- Add a 'detect language' option
- Improve Japanese photo translation support
- Make robotic voice more human and slower


### Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translator-translate-box/id1031029942)

Instantly translate text, voice, and photos using multiple leading translation engines. Enjoy an ad-free experience and unlimited translation length with a premium subscription.

**Highlights:** Translate photos, Translate voice, Translate text, Multiple translation engines, Ad-free premium option, Unlimited text length

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version Monthly | $4.49 | per month |
| Premium Version Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Version | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent translator
- 💡 Multiple translation sources
- 🚀 Fast and smooth translations
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 👍 Helpful for learning languages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezing
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💸 Too many ads even with paid subscription
- 🔇 Issues with audio/voice translation
- 🤔 Confusing interface and instructions

**Reported bugs**

- Force closes after being open for a few seconds
- Translations not working properly for some languages
- Inconsistent performance across different devices
- Paid subscription not removing all ads

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Improve Tagalog and other language translations
- Provide offline translation capabilities
- Enhance text-to-speech quality
- Add more language options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Translate.com free?

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

### Is Translator free?

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

### Do Translate.com or Translator have ads?

Translator shows ads; Translate.com does not.

### Which is updated more often, Translate.com or Translator?

Translate.com ships an update every 6 weeks, and Translator every 6 weeks. Most recently, Translate.com was updated on August 7, 2026 and Translator on September 29, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*