Best Japanese To English Translation Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good japanese to english translation apps. We benchmark 249+ 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 (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Japanese - English TranslationJapanese - English TranslationFree4.5★ (187)YesNoAug 2026
2Google TranslateGoogle TranslateFree4.3★ (83K)NoNoAug 2026
3Translate Now - AI TranslatorTranslate Now - AI TranslatorFree4.7★ (357K)NoYesAug 2026
4Japanese English Dictionary +Japanese English Dictionary +Free4.5★ (109)NoYesJul 2026
5iTranslate TranslatoriTranslate TranslatorFree4.7★ (527K)NoYesAug 2026
6Japanese English TranslatorJapanese English TranslatorFreeNoNoMay 2026
7Japanese Dictionary - NihongoJapanese Dictionary - NihongoFree4.8★ (1.8K)NoYesAug 2026
8Japanese Translator KeyboardJapanese Translator KeyboardFreeNoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Japanese To English Translation

Japanese - English Translation#1

Japanese - English Translation by Minh Nhat Tran

Photo, Voice & Text Translator
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.5(187 ratings)
FreeAds
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Translate text from images, voice, or typed input between Japanese and English. This app offers fast and accurate translations for studying, working, and traveling, helping you overcome language barriers.

Google Translate#2

Google Translate by Google

Text, Photo & Voice Translator
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
4.3😊(83K 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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate translations for some languages
  • 🐛 Buggy camera/image translation
  • 🐛 Inconsistent translation of formal/informal language
Translate Now - AI Translator#3

Translate Now - AI Translator by Air Apps Systems

Text, Photo & Voice Translator
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.7😐(357K 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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable translations
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🔒 Subscription required for full functionality

More Japanese To English Translation apps to explore

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Japanese English Dictionary +
Japanese English Dictionary +
Japanese English Dictionary +
英和辞典・和英辞典
Free

This app provides a comprehensive Japanese-English and English-Japanese dictionary with definitions, example sentences, and pronunciation. It supports offline use, flashcards for learning, and advanced search options for Kanji, Kana, and English words.

Detailed definitions and examplesOffline accessPronunciation with phonetics
📚 Education
(109)
free with in-app purchases
5
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
(527K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Japanese English Translator
Japanese English Translator
Japanese English Translator
by 佩芬 屈
Free

Translate words and sentences between English and Japanese with this user-friendly app. It offers voice pronunciation, clipboard access, and clear definitions, functioning like a bilingual dictionary. Save your search history and share translations easily.

Word and sentence translationVoice audio pronunciationClipboard sentence retrieval
🔍 Reference
(0)
free
7
Japanese Dictionary - Nihongo
Japanese Dictionary - Nihongo
Japanese Dictionary - Nihongo
Kanji, kana, vocab and grammar
Free

This app is an offline Japanese study tool that functions as a dictionary, translator, and flashcard creator. It helps users learn Japanese by analyzing text from their surroundings, such as signs and menus, and creating personalized study materials.

Offline Japanese dictionaryPicture-to-text translation (OCR)Automatic flashcard creation
🔍 Reference
(1.8K)
freemium
8
Japanese Translator Keyboard
Japanese Translator Keyboard
Japanese Translator Keyboard
Japanese to English, Romaji
Free
📚 Education
(0)
9
Japanese to English
Japanese to English
Japanese to English
by SentientIT Software Solution
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
10
Japanese Dictionary & Trans
Japanese Dictionary & Trans
Japanese Dictionary & Trans
English to Japanese Dictionary
Free
📚 Education
(0)
11
AirPhrase: Japanese Translator
AirPhrase: Japanese Translator
AirPhrase: Japanese Translator
Voice, Text, Camera & Offline
Free
✈️ Travel
(0)
12
English to Japanese & Japanese to Eng Dictionary
English to Japanese & Japanese to Eng Dictionary
English to Japanese & Japanese to Eng Dictionary
by Nasreen Zulfiqar
Free

This app provides comprehensive English to Japanese and Japanese to English translations. It features a large vocabulary database to help you understand difficult words and includes a history of your searches and an alphabetical thesaurus.

English to Japanese translationJapanese to English translationLarge vocabulary database
📚 Books
(3)
free
13
Japanese Korean Translator
Japanese Korean Translator
Japanese Korean Translator
by 佩芬 屈
Free

Translate words and sentences between Japanese and Korean. Features include voice pronunciation, clipboard access, and a built-in dictionary function. Easily share translations and review your history with a simple interface.

Word and sentence translationVoice audio pronunciationClipboard sentence retrieval
🔍 Reference
(0)
ad-supported
14
Japanese Thai Translator
Japanese Thai Translator
Japanese Thai Translator
by 佩芬 屈
Free

Translate words and sentences between Thai and Japanese. Features include voice pronunciation, clipboard access, and a built-in dictionary function for clear definitions. Save and share your translation results with a simple interface.

Word and sentence translationVoice audio pronunciationClipboard sentence retrieval
🔍 Reference
(0)
free
15
Chinese Japanese Translator
Chinese Japanese Translator
Chinese Japanese Translator
by 佩芬 屈
Free

Translate words and sentences between Chinese and Japanese. Features include audio pronunciation, clipboard access, and search history. The interface is simple and user-friendly, with phonetic translations serving as a dictionary.

Chinese to Japanese translationJapanese to Chinese translationAudio pronunciation
🔍 Reference
(0)
free
16
Aki Japanese Dictionary
Aki Japanese Dictionary
Aki Japanese Dictionary
Aki 日语辞书
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
17
English To Japanese Translate
English To Japanese Translate
English To Japanese Translate
English Japanese Translator
Free
📚 Education
(0)
18
Translate English Japanese
Translate English Japanese
Translate English Japanese
English to Ja & Japanese to En
Free

Translate text between English and Japanese in either direction. This reference tool provides quick translations for language learners and travelers.

English to Japanese translationJapanese to English translationText translation
🔍 Reference
(2)
ad-supported
19
English to Japanese Translator
English to Japanese Translator
English to Japanese Translator
Japanese Translator
Free

This app offers instant English to Japanese translation for travelers and learners. It provides over 2000 common phrases categorized for easy access, along with audio pronunciation and offline capabilities.

Instant English to Japanese translationOver 2000 common phrasesCategorized phrases for travel situations
✈️ Travel
(9)
free with in-app purchases
20
和英辞書、英和辞書ーEnglish Japanese Dictionary,翻訳機,Translator,Thesaurus,offline,オフライン
和英辞書、英和辞書ーEnglish Japanese Dictionary,翻訳機,Translator,Thesaurus,offline,オフライン
和英辞書、英和辞書ーEnglish Japanese Dictionary,翻訳機,Translator,Thesaurus,offline,オフライン
by 鹏 高
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)

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 July 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 187 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 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 July 2026.
We track 249+ japanese to english translation apps on the iOS App Store as of July 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.