Comparison

Translate Photo & Camera Scan vs FlipLango

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. Snap a photo of menus, signs, or books and get accurate translations in seconds. Features include smart edge detection, OCR, and text-to-speech.

Highlights
  • Image-to-text OCR
  • Multi-language translation
  • Smart document edge detection
  • Text-to-Speech functionality
  • Scan image editing tools
  • 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

FlipLango

Features
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Effortlessly translate anything displayed on your phone screen, including chat conversations on platforms like WhatsApp, with FlipLango. This intuitive app ensures translations are easy to understand, enhancing your comprehension. Additionally, you can save phrases to aid in your journey of learning a foreign language. FlipLango allows you to try the product for free for a set number of times. You can then choose to support the developers and unlock unlimited translations through an in-app purchase.  Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://funcmain.co.uk/flip_lango/privacy

Screenshots

Translate Photo & Camera Scan4 screens
FlipLango4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FlipLango at none against Translate Photo & Camera Scan's shown. Translate Photo & Camera Scan's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.4). On price, 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 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and FlipLango sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Translate Photo & Camera Scan ships an update monthly, FlipLango every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Translate Photo & Camera Scan versus FlipLango: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTranslate Photo & Camera ScanFlipLango
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (11K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings11K — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAttributeDaniel Morgan

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

FlipLango

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Translate Photo & Camera Scan

Subscriptions6
  • Offline translate text 1 Week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Christmas Offer$5.991 Month
  • Offline translate text 1 month3 Days trial$7.491 Month
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  • 3 Months Premium3 Days trial$10.493 Months
  • Christmas Offer$15.991 Year
  • Offline translate text 1 Year3 Days trial$38.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$69.99
2 purchases

FlipLango

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Access$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Access$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Translate Photo & Camera Scan free?
Translate Photo & Camera Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FlipLango free?
FlipLango is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Translate Photo & Camera Scan or FlipLango have ads?
Translate Photo & Camera Scan shows ads; FlipLango does not.
Which is updated more often, Translate Photo & Camera Scan or FlipLango?
Translate Photo & Camera Scan ships an update monthly, and FlipLango every 2 weeks. Most recently, Translate Photo & Camera Scan was updated on November 8, 2026 and FlipLango on November 8, 2026.

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