Comparison

Translate Photo & Camera Scan vs iTranscreen

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

Head to head
About

Translate Photo & Camera Scan

Instantly recognize and translate text from images in over 100 languages using advanced OCR and neural network technology. Perfect for travelers and language learners, it allows you to scan menus, signs, and documents with your phone's camera and get accurate translations.

Highlights
  • Text recognition from images
  • Translate in over 100 languages
  • Smart document edge detection
  • Advanced OCR for text conversion
  • Edit scanned images
  • Text-to-Speech pronunciation guide
  • Share translations
Features
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Download now! Translate Photo and instantly recognize and translate texts from restaurant menus, magazines, websites, road signs, books etc. in over 100 languages. When studying a foreign language or travelling abroad, Translate Photo makes your life easier than ever before! Just snap a photo of some text with your mobile, tap on your screen and get the translated text in a second! Yes, it doesn’t just sound so easy, it really is! TRY NOW! Translate Photo uses the latest in-depth neural network, combined with cloud image recognition technology, to recognize text from images with high accuracy and translate it to multiple languages. Translate Photo key features: - Smart Document Edge Detection: detects edges of a document automatically and allows you to scan and translate your documents instantly; - Advanced Optical Character Recognition (OCR): instantly converts your scanned documents to text; - Edit Scan Images: apply filters, crop, adjust contrast, rotate scanned documents; - Multi-language: OCR and translations for multiple languages; - Text-to-Speech: listen to the translation when studying or trying to pronounce a foreign language phrase; - Multi-sharing: share scanned documents or translated texts with friends and family, print and send translations via email or text message. ***Note: The Free version may be subject to limitations (ex. number of daily translations), which are subject to change*** Take advantage of the Premium Features: - Unlimited translations - Ads-free translation experience Сhoose from different subscription options. Our standard subscription options are: * 1-month Subscription * 1-year Subscription *Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. You can cancel your subscription in the iTunes settings at least 24- hours before the end of the free trial period. Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase and upon commencement of each renewal term. *Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. *You can cancel a free trial or subscription anytime by cancelling your subscription through your iTunes account settings. This must be done 24 hours before the end of a free trial or subscription period to avoid being charged. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will be downgraded to the free service. For complete access to all Translate Photo features, you will need to allow access to the following: *Camera – so that you can translate text and object names after taking a pic; *Photos – for you to be able to translate text and object names in your existing pics. Forget about language barriers! Enjoy a whole new way of translating the world around you! Simply Translate Photo! EULA: https://datacomprojects.com/api/Eula?bid=com.smartloftapps.phototranslatefree Privacy Policy: https://datacomprojects.com/api/PrivacyPolicy?bid=com.smartloftapps.phototranslatefree

About

iTranscreen

This app offers real-time screen translation for mobile games, manga, and videos. It supports eleven major languages and provides accurate, fluent translations to enhance your entertainment and travel experiences.

Highlights
  • Real-time screen translation
  • Multilingual support (11 languages)
  • Game dialogue translation
  • Manga dialogue translation
  • Video subtitle translation
  • Image translation for travel
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See something you don’t understand in a game, manga, or video? Translate what’s on your screen in real time—without copying text or switching apps. iTranscreen supports floating translations, Shortcuts, full-screen recognition, and multiple translation engines. App features: 1. Multilingual Support - iTranscreen supports recognition and translation of eleven major languages, including English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and Russian. 2. Real-time Translation - iTranscreen can capture and translate screen contents in real-time, optimized for games and manga. 3. Accurate Translation - We use advanced language processing technology to ensure accurate and fluent translation results, helping you understand various information accurately. App scenarios: 1. Game Translation - When you are playing a foreign language game, our app can translate dialogues and mission instructions in real-time, allowing you to better understand the game content. 2. Video Translation - When you are watching foreign language videos, our app can translate subtitles in real-time, making it easier to enjoy raw videos and dramas. 3. Manga Translation - When you are reading foreign language comics, our app can help you translate the dialogues in manga, allowing you to fully enjoy the reading experience. 4. Traveling Abroad - When traveling abroad, our app can provide immersive translation through image translation, enabling you to use local applications like Tabelog effortlessly. Membership: iTranscreen membership is an optional paid subscription feature that provides users with better translation services, including: Members can switch between Google Translate, Baidu Translate, AI Translate with just one click. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Our software does not collect any information and respects user privacy.

Screenshots

Translate Photo & Camera Scan4 screens
iTranscreen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: iTranscreen at none against Translate Photo & Camera Scan's shown. iTranscreen also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 44%). Translate Photo & Camera Scan's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 249) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Translate Photo & Camera Scan sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and iTranscreen sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Translate Photo & Camera Scan against 4.4 for iTranscreen. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Translate Photo & Camera Scan has 11K ratings behind it against 249, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Translate Photo & Camera Scan's written reviews are positive against 75% of iTranscreen's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Translate Photo & Camera Scan ships an update monthly, iTranscreen fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Translate Photo & Camera Scan versus iTranscreen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTranslate Photo & Camera ScaniTranscreen
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (11K ratings)4.4 (249 ratings)
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews75.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11K — better249
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size131 MB202 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAttribute启盛 罗

Customer experience

Translate Photo & Camera Scan

All ratings10,936 ratings
Positive83.8%
Neutral3.6%
Negative12.6%
Written reviews313 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral3.2%
Negative52.4%

iTranscreen

All ratings249 ratings
Positive81.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative14.5%
Written reviews265 reviews
Positive75.5%
Neutral6.0%
Negative18.5%

User reviews

Translate Photo & Camera Scan

From 11K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Efficient translation
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🌍 Helpful for travel and foreign language content

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Requires location access
  • 💰 Limited free usage, paywall for full functionality
  • 🐛 Inconsistent translation quality
  • 🔍 Difficulty detecting certain languages

iTranscreen

From 249 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Real-time translation
  • 👍 Convenient and user-friendly
  • 🚀 Fast and accurate translations
  • 👍 Helpful for games, manga, and videos
  • 👍 Comprehensive language support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional translation errors or lags
  • 💰 Subscription-based model with limited free usage
  • 🔒 Potential privacy concerns with screen recording
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance across different apps/content

Bugs and requests

Translate Photo & Camera Scan

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes and errors when scanning images
  • Incorrect or nonsensical translations

Requested features

3 requests
  • Offline translation capability
  • Improved accuracy for less common languages
  • More flexible free usage limits

iTranscreen

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes or freezes when changing translation settings
  • Inability to translate text in certain apps or games
  • Inconsistent behavior when running out of free translation credits

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to select specific text areas for translation
  • Expand free usage limits or offer one-time purchase option
  • Improve translation quality and consistency
  • Add more language options, especially for less common languages

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Translate Photo & Camera Scan

Subscriptions5
  • Christmas Offer$5.991 Month
  • Offline translate text 1 month3 Days trial$7.491 Month
  • 3 Months Premium3 Days trial$10.493 Months
Show 2 more
  • Christmas Offer$15.991 Year
  • Offline translate text 1 Year3 Days trial$38.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$69.99
10 purchases

iTranscreen

Subscriptions8
  • Monthly Lite$1.991 Month
  • Monthly Pro$2.991 Month
  • Monthly Plus$4.991 Month
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  • Yearly Lite$8.991 Year
  • Monthly Ultra$8.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro$17.991 Year
  • Yearly Plus$34.991 Year
  • Yearly Ultra$69.991 Year
One-time2
  • 200,000 Coins$1.99
  • Lifetime Pro$49.99

Questions

Is Translate Photo & Camera Scan free?
Translate Photo & Camera Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iTranscreen free?
iTranscreen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Translate Photo & Camera Scan or iTranscreen?
Translate Photo & Camera Scan and iTranscreen are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 11K and 249 ratings respectively.
Do Translate Photo & Camera Scan or iTranscreen have ads?
Translate Photo & Camera Scan shows ads; iTranscreen does not.
Which is updated more often, Translate Photo & Camera Scan or iTranscreen?
Translate Photo & Camera Scan ships an update monthly, and iTranscreen fortnightly. Most recently, Translate Photo & Camera Scan was updated on October 14, 2026 and iTranscreen on October 13, 2026.

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