# Translate Photo & Camera Scan vs iTranscreen

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Translate Photo & Camera Scan | iTranscreen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translate-photo-and-camera-scan/id896187714/reviews) | [4.4 (249 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itranscreen-screen-translator/id1663139919/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 249 |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **75.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 131 MB | 202 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Attribute](https://appshunter.io/developer/1413734661) | [启盛 罗](https://appshunter.io/developer/1403295585) |

## What reviewers say

### Translate Photo & Camera Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translate-photo-and-camera-scan/id896187714)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Christmas Offer | $5.99 | per month |
| Offline translate text 1 month | $7.49 | per month |
| 3 Months Premium | $10.49 | per 3 months |
| Christmas Offer | $15.99 | per year |
| Offline translate text 1 Year | $38.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and errors when scanning images
- Incorrect or nonsensical translations

**Requested features**

- Offline translation capability
- Improved accuracy for less common languages
- More flexible free usage limits


### iTranscreen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itranscreen-screen-translator/id1663139919)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Lite | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Lite | $8.99 | per year |
| Monthly Ultra | $8.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $17.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plus | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly Ultra | $69.99 | per year |
| 200,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


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