Best Camera Translator Text Apps

244+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

The best camera translator text apps on iPhone average 4.3★ across 244+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated August 2026.

Compare top Camera Translator Text Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Camera Translator: Photo ScanCamera Translator: Photo ScanFree4.4★ (23K)YesYesAug 2026
2Camera Translator-Text GrabberCamera Translator-Text GrabberFree3.4★ (31)YesYesMay 2026
3Camera Translator - Scan photoCamera Translator - Scan photoFree2.8★ (5)NoYesAug 2026
4Translate Photo & Camera ScanTranslate Photo & Camera ScanFree4.4★ (11K)YesYesAug 2026
5Scan & Translate+ Text GrabberScan & Translate+ Text GrabberFree4.3★ (20K)YesYesAug 2026
6Google TranslateGoogle TranslateFree4.3★ (83K)NoNoAug 2026
7Naver Papago - AI TranslatorNaver Papago - AI TranslatorFree4.7★ (3.4K)NoNoAug 2026
8Translator »Translator »Free4.6★ (8.8K)YesYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Camera Translator Text

Camera Translator: Photo Scan#1

Camera Translator: Photo Scan by SMART WIDGET LABS COMPANY LIMITED

Translate Picture, Text, Voice
Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
4.4😞(23K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Instantly translate text from photos, documents, and signs using advanced AI and OCR technology. Supports over 100 languages and offers offline access for seamless communication anywhere.

What We Love

  • ⭐ Great app
  • ⭐ Helpful for translating
  • ⭐ Accurate translations

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Requires paid subscription to fully use
  • 🐛 Inconsistent language detection
  • 🔍 Limited free usage
Camera Translator - Scan photo#3

Camera Translator - Scan photo by Talkao

Capture & translate everything
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
2.9(7 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Instantly translate text from photos and documents using your camera. Supports over 100 languages and various file formats, with features like text trimming, audio output, and translation history.

More Camera Translator Text apps to explore

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Translate Photo & Camera Scan
Translate Photo & Camera Scan
Translate Photo & Camera Scan
OCR Scanner: Image Translator
Free

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.

Text recognition from imagesTranslate in over 100 languagesSmart document edge detection
🔧 Utilities
(11K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber
Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber
Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber
Camera Scanner & Translator
Free

Instantly digitize and translate printed text from documents, signs, and menus using your camera. Supports over 90 languages for translation and recognizes text in over 70. Edit, listen to, and share your translated content.

Camera text scanningText recognition for 70+ languagesTranslation to 90+ languages
📊 Productivity
(20K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Google Translate
Google Translate
Google Translate
Text, Photo & Voice Translator
Free

Instantly translate text, voice, and images between hundreds of languages. Features include offline translation, real-time conversation translation, and the ability to save frequently used phrases.

Text translationOffline translationInstant camera translation
🔍 Reference
(83K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Naver Papago - AI Translator
Naver Papago - AI Translator
Naver Papago - AI Translator
A smart AI translator
Free

This AI-powered translation tool supports 14 languages for text, voice, image, and website translations. It offers offline capabilities, conversation mode, and handwriting recognition to assist with language learning and communication during travel or business.

Real-time text translationImage translationVoice translation
🔍 Reference
(3.4K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Translator »
Translator »
Translator »
Text. Voice. Camera Translator
Free

Translate text, voice, or camera input into over 100 languages. Features real-time voice recognition, text scanning, and a phrasebook. Save translations and share them easily.

Translate 100+ languagesReal-time voice recognitionScan text with camera
🔧 Utilities
(8.8K)
free with in-app purchases
9
AI Translator: Text & Audio
AI Translator: Text & Audio
AI Translator: Text & Audio
All language translator
Free

Instantly translate text, voice, images, and video across over 200 languages. Features offline translation, a phrasebook, and real-time conversation support for seamless global communication.

Text, Voice, Image, and Video TranslationOffline Translation CapabilityReal-time Conversation Translator
📊 Productivity
(2)
free with in-app purchases
10
Translator - Offline & Camera
Translator - Offline & Camera
Translator - Offline & Camera
No WiFi, Scan & Translate Text
Free

Translate text, voice, and images across over 100 languages. Features include real-time voice translation and the ability to translate text directly from photos and screenshots. Your translations can be synced to iCloud.

Text translation (100+ languages)Voice translationPhoto translation (camera/screenshots)
✈️ Travel
(83)
freemium
11
Translator - Voice & Text
Translator - Voice & Text
Translator - Voice & Text
Translate Speech & Photo
Free

Instantly translate text, speech, and images across over 100 languages. Features advanced OCR for photo translation and automatic language detection. Supports offline translation and saving history.

Voice translatorTranslate using cameraTranslate from gallery images
🔍 Reference
(2.4K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Translator - Camera Translator
Translator - Camera Translator
Translator - Camera Translator
Text & Photo Translate
Free

Instantly translate text from photos using your device's camera. Select images from your gallery or capture new ones to translate over 60 languages accurately. Ideal for travel, menus, and educational purposes.

Translate text from photosSelect photos from gallerySupports over 60 languages
🔧 Utilities
(4)
free
13
AI Photo Translator
AI Photo Translator
AI Photo Translator
Camera Language Text Translate
Free

Instantly translate text from your camera, websites, or through voice conversations in over 100 languages. Features offline mode for travel and real-time object translation.

Translate 100+ languagesCamera text translationAR real-time object translation
📊 Productivity
(9K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Camera Translator Photo
Camera Translator Photo
Camera Translator Photo
Scan Text Translator Translate
Free

Instantly translate text from your camera or gallery images. Supports over 50 languages, including complex ones like Chinese and Japanese. Offers fast, one-click translations and a history of your translations.

Translate text directly with the cameraTranslate text from gallery imagesSupports over 50 languages
📊 Productivity
(22)
free with in-app purchases
15
AI Translator – Voice & Camera
AI Translator – Voice & Camera
AI Translator – Voice & Camera
Text, Photo, Audio Translation
Free

Translate text, voice, and images using advanced AI. Features real-time camera translation, offline mode, and a personal dictionary for learning new languages. Ensures privacy with encrypted, on-device storage for all translations.

Photo translation from imagesReal-time camera translationVoice translation with audio playback
📊 Productivity
(57)
free with in-app purchases
16
Translate -  Camera Translator
Translate -  Camera Translator
Translate - Camera Translator
Recognize Picture & Translate
Free

Instantly translate text from images using advanced OCR technology. Automatically detect languages and overlay translations directly onto the original image. Supports object recognition and text-to-speech for audio playback.

Advanced OCR technologyAutomatic language detection (69 languages)In-image text overlay
📊 Productivity
(1.2K)
ad-supported
17
Camera - Note & Translate
Camera - Note & Translate
Camera - Note & Translate
Capture text from image
Free

Capture text from images and translate it instantly. Make calls, visit websites, or send notes directly from recognized text. Offers a premium subscription for enhanced translation features.

Capture text from camera imagesTranslate recognized textDirectly call phone numbers
📊 Productivity
(6)
free with in-app purchases
18
Camera Translator: Photo Trans
Camera Translator: Photo Trans
Camera Translator: Photo Trans
Translator of Camera or photos
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
19
Translate - AI Translator Now
Translate - AI Translator Now
Translate - AI Translator Now
Text, Voice & Photo Translator
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
20
Japanese Translator Camera
Japanese Translator Camera
Japanese Translator Camera
Camera, Voice, Text Translator
Free

Instantly translate Japanese text, documents, and objects using your camera. This app offers voice translation, object recognition with vocabulary, and the ability to listen to translations. Upgrade for unlimited use and an ad-free experience.

Camera-based translationObject recognition and vocabularyVoice translation
📊 Productivity
(16)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Camera Translator Text

What are the best camera translator text apps for iPhone?
Camera Translator: Photo Scan tops our camera translator text apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.4-star average from 23K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top camera translator text apps we rank are free to download, including Camera Translator: Photo Scan and Camera Translator-Text Grabber.
Camera Translator: Photo Scan shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 244+ camera translator text apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
The Camera Translator app is an all-in-one tool that allows you to instantly translate text from photos, documents, and signs. It uses AI translation and advanced OCR technology to recognize and translate text in over 100 languages.
Key features include support for over 100 languages, the ability to recognize text from various document formats, scanning and detecting text from PDFs and images (JPG, PNG, etc.), editing scanned text within the app, and an offline mode for accessing core features without an internet connection.