Best Deaf Translator Apps

227+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated June 2026

If you already know ASL Sign Language Pocket Sign, this is the deeper bench. 227+ deaf translator apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of June 2026.

Top Picks for Deaf Translator

ASL Sign Language Pocket Sign#1

ASL Sign Language Pocket Sign by Trent Ewald

Video ASL lessons learn fast!
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
4.8😊(33K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Master American Sign Language with interactive video lessons. Learn the alphabet, common phrases, and baby sign language through engaging questions and a comprehensive dictionary. Connect with your community and expand your communication skills.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to learn
  • 🚀 Quick lessons
  • 💡 Helpful dictionary
  • 👍 Fun and engaging

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Incorrect signs in some lessons
  • 🐛 Flashcard answers always 'yes'
  • 💰 Limited free content, need to pay for more
Live Transcribe#2

Live Transcribe by Mighty Fine Apps LLC

Deaf Voice Dictation to Text
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.6😊(7.2K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app provides real-time speech-to-text transcription for d/Deaf and hard of hearing individuals. It supports over 145 languages and offers features like adjustable text size, dark mode, and the ability to save and share transcripts, making conversations more accessible.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate transcription
  • 💡 Helpful for hard of hearing
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Great for doctor's appointments

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Limited free trial
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
Google Translate#3

Google Translate by Google LLC

Text, Photo & Voice Translator
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.3😊(83K ratings)
FreeAds
#1in Reference
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Spoken Cantonese & Jyutping recently added
  • 🚀 Fantastic for translating on the go
  • 👍 Easy to navigate
  • 👍 Useful for learning languages

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate translations for some languages
  • 🐛 Buggy camera/image translation
  • 🐛 Inconsistent translation of formal/informal language

More Deaf Translator apps to explore

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Dialog - Translate Speech
Dialog - Translate Speech
Dialog - Translate Speech
Voice, Text & Photo Translator
Free

This app offers instant voice, text, and camera translations in over 175 languages. It features a translation keyboard for messaging, AI tools for refining translations, and an offline mode for use without internet. It also includes an Apple Watch app and home screen widget for quick access.

Voice-to-voice translationsText translationCamera translation
🔍 Reference
(33K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Translate Now - AI Translator
Translate Now - AI Translator
Translate Now - AI Translator
Text, Photo & Voice Translator
Free

Instantly translate text, voice, and photos across over 320 languages with AI-powered tools. Features include a translator keyboard, hands-free voice translation for conversations, and photo translation for signs and menus. It also offers language learning assistance.

Text, voice, and photo translationTranslator keyboard for appsHands-free AI voice translator
🔍 Reference
(333K)
free with in-app purchases
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Translate Anything
Translate Anything
Translate Anything
Photo, Text & Voice Translator
Free

Instantly translate text, speech, photos, and objects in over 100 languages. This app offers multiple input methods, including typing, speaking, and camera-based live translations with object detection. It aims to make global conversations easy and stress-free.

Translate text and speechPhoto and object translationLive camera translations
📊 Productivity
(15K)
freemium
7
Hand Talk: Learn Sign Language
Hand Talk: Learn Sign Language
Hand Talk: Learn Sign Language
Translate and learn ASL
Free
$9.99 | 100% OFF

Learn and practice American, Brazilian, and British Sign Language with virtual translators. Translate text or voice into signs, access a dictionary of thousands of signs, and practice through interactive characters. Offers offline access and customizable features.

Text and voice translation to sign languageLearn ASL, Libras, and BSLVirtual translators Hugo and Maya
📚 Education
(2.1K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Deaf Bible
Deaf Bible
Deaf Bible
Sign Language Bible
Free

Access the Bible in various sign language translations through an interactive video interface. This app provides a complete Bible experience in native sign language, making scripture accessible and shareable for the Deaf community.

Sign language Bible translationsInteractive video interfaceSkilled signers in sharp video
📚 Books
(1.7K)
free
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Speak & Translate - Translator
Speak & Translate - Translator
Speak & Translate - Translator
Voice and Text Translation
Free

Communicate globally with voice and text translation in over 100 languages. Features include offline mode for remote areas, camera-based menu translation, and automatic language detection. Offers both free and premium functionalities for seamless communication.

Voice and text translationOffline modeSnap Mode camera translation
📊 Productivity
(257K)
freemium
10
iTranslate Translator
iTranslate Translator
iTranslate Translator
Translate Photo, Voice, Text
Free

Break language barriers with this comprehensive translation app. Translate text, voice, websites, and even objects using your camera. Offers offline mode and a custom phrasebook for personalized learning and travel.

Text translation in over 100 languagesVoice-to-voice conversationsCamera translation (Lens & AR Mode)
📊 Productivity
(524K)
free with in-app purchases
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Translator Guru: Voice & Text
Translator Guru: Voice & Text
Translator Guru: Voice & Text
Speak and translate language
Free

This app transforms your phone into a live translation device, supporting over 100 languages for text, voice, and even camera-based translations. Communicate globally without language barriers.

100+ language translationsTranslator keyboard for messengersVoice-to-voice conversations
📊 Productivity
(54K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Microsoft Translator
Microsoft Translator
Microsoft Translator
Translate 100+ languages
Free

Break down language barriers with this app that translates text, speech, images, and group conversations in over 100 languages. It's ideal for travelers, students, and professionals needing to communicate across cultures.

Translate text, speech, and imagesSupports over 100 languagesReal-time group conversation translation
📊 Productivity
(158K)
free
13
Lingvano - Learn Sign Language
Lingvano - Learn Sign Language
Lingvano - Learn Sign Language
Beginner-friendly ASL lessons
Free

Learn American Sign Language with bite-sized video lessons from Deaf teachers. Practice vocabulary, grammar, and conversations with interactive tools and earn rewards. Become conversational in just 10 minutes a day.

Bite-sized video lessons600+ lessons on vocabulary and grammarInteractive practice tools
📚 Education
(111K)
freemium
14
Translate Me - Live Translator
Translate Me - Live Translator
Translate Me - Live Translator
Voice & Text Translator
Free

This app provides real-time voice and text translation for over 100 languages, facilitating seamless communication during travel or daily interactions. It offers automatic language detection and advanced conversation modes to make global communication effortless.

Live conversation translationAutomatic language detectionSpeak to translate (40 languages)
📊 Productivity
(27K)
freemium
15
DeepL Translate
DeepL Translate
DeepL Translate
Translate photos, speech, text
Free

Instantly translate text from your camera, photos, speech, or files. Explore alternative translations, save favorites, and hear translations read aloud. Offers advanced features like glossary and tone selection with a paid plan.

Real-time camera translationPhoto translationSpeech dictation and text-to-speech
🔍 Reference
(13K)
free with in-app purchases
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Translator with Speech
Translator with Speech
Translator with Speech
by Sparkling Design and Infotech Private Limited
Free

Instantly translate text into 88 languages with spoken pronunciations. Features optional speech-to-text for 23 languages, allowing spoken input. Offline playback of saved translations is also available.

Translate 88 languagesSpeech to text inputPronounces translations
✈️ Travel
(15K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Talk & Translate AI Translator
Talk & Translate AI Translator
Talk & Translate AI Translator
Voice, Text, Photo translation
Free

This AI-powered translator offers real-time voice, text, and photo translation for seamless global communication. It supports over 100 languages and features offline capabilities, making it ideal for travel, business, and everyday multilingual needs.

Real-time voice translationText translationPhoto translation with AR
🔍 Reference
(13K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Translator with Speech Pro
Translator with Speech Pro
Translator with Speech Pro
by Sparkling Design and Infotech Private Limited
$0.99

Instantly translate typed or spoken text into 88 languages with this talking translator. It offers superior spoken translations and the ability to store and play back previous translations offline. Ideal for travelers needing quick communication.

Translate 88 languagesSpoken text translationOffline translation playback
✈️ Travel
(1.2K)
paid
19
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
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Translator+ Free my voice now
Translator+ Free my voice now
Translator+ Free my voice now
Translation Guru & Keyboard
Free

Break down language barriers with this intuitive translation tool. Communicate effortlessly with people speaking different languages, making it an ideal companion for travel and global interaction. Supports a wide range of languages for both voice and text translation.

Real-time voice translationText translationConversation mode
🔍 Reference
(1.5K)
free with in-app purchases