# Translate.com vs AI Translator

The clearest difference is rating: AI Translator at 4.4 against Translate.com's 3.6. AI Translator also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 44%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Translate.com's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 AI Translator sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AI Translator holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 80 and 359 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Translate.com's written reviews are positive against 64% of AI Translator's.

Translate.com ships an update every 6 weeks, AI Translator fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Translate.com | AI Translator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translatecom/id740974884/reviews) | **[4.4 (359 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-translator-translate-easy/id6469691112/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 80 | **359** |
| Positive reviews | 44.3% of reviews | **63.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Student Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450969569) | [AdSpark OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1786861499) |

## 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


### AI Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-translator-translate-easy/id6469691112)

Break down language barriers with this AI-powered translation app. It offers real-time text, camera, and photo translation, even offline. Enhance your communication with paraphrasing, grammar checks, and conversation modes.

**Highlights:** Offline translation, AI-powered translation, Camera and photo translation, Text paraphrasing, Grammar check, Conversation mode

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Translator AI - weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Translator All - Week Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Translator - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro : Translate AI - Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Translate AI & Dialog Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| Translator - Yearly offer | $14.99 | per year |
| Translate AI & Dialog Offer | $17.99 | per year |
| Translate AI & Dialog PRO | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Translate.com free?

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

### Is AI Translator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Translate.com or AI Translator?

AI Translator is rated higher. Translate.com averages 3.6 out of 5 from 80 ratings, while AI Translator averages 4.4 from 359 ratings.

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

AI Translator shows ads; Translate.com does not.

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

Translate.com ships an update every 6 weeks, and AI Translator fortnightly. Most recently, Translate.com was updated on October 24, 2026 and AI Translator on October 27, 2026.

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