Best Japanese To English Translation Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated September 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good japanese to english translation apps. We benchmark 250+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Japanese To English Translation Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Japanese - English TranslationJapanese - English TranslationFree4.5★ (187)YesNoSep 2026
2Google TranslateGoogle TranslateFree4.3★ (84K)NoNoSep 2026
3Translate Now - AI TranslatorTranslate Now - AI TranslatorFree4.7★ (363K)NoYesSep 2026
4Japanese English TranslatorJapanese English TranslatorFreeNoNoSep 2026
5Nihongo - Japanese DictionaryNihongo - Japanese DictionaryFree4.8★ (1.9K)NoYesSep 2026
6English To Japanese TranslateEnglish To Japanese TranslateFreeYesNoSep 2026
7Japanese English Dictionary +Japanese English Dictionary +Free4.5★ (111)NoYesSep 2026
8Sumigo: Learn JapaneseSumigo: Learn JapaneseFreeNoNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Japanese To English Translation

Google Translate#2

Google Translate by Google

Text, Photo & Voice Translator
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
4.3😊(84K ratings)
Free
#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
  • 👍 Offline translation available

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate translations for some languages
  • 🐛 Buggy camera/image translation
  • 🐛 Inconsistent translation of formal/informal language
  • 🐛 Slow performance, especially offline
  • 🐛 Cluttered interface, poor UX design
Translate Now - AI Translator#3

Translate Now - AI Translator by Air Apps Systems

Text, Photo & Voice Translator
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.7😐(363K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#1in Reference
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great app
  • 🚀 Precise translations
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Helpful for learning languages
  • 👍 Useful for travel and communication

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable translations
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🔒 Subscription required for full functionality
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔍 Limited language options

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FAQ about Japanese To English Translation

What are the best japanese to english translation apps for iPhone?
Japanese - English Translation tops our japanese to english translation apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 187 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top japanese to english translation apps we rank are free to download, including Japanese - English Translation and Google Translate.
Japanese - English Translation shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 250+ japanese to english translation apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app provides fast and accurate translations between Japanese and English. It supports translation via camera (from images), voice input, and direct text input. It's designed to help users overcome language barriers for various purposes like studying, working, and traveling.
Key features include camera translation to detect and translate text from images, voice translation for spoken words, and text translation. It also offers an instant interpreter mode, the ability to copy text for immediate translation, and tools to help users learn new words and their pronunciations.