Best Language Scanner Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our language scanner list covers 250+ iPhone apps updated through November 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Language Scanner Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Scan & Translate+ Text GrabberScan & Translate+ Text GrabberFree4.3★ (20K)YesYesNov 2026
2Translate All Language ScannerTranslate All Language ScannerFree—NoYesOct 2026
3Google TranslateGoogle TranslateFree4.3★ (84K)NoNoNov 2026
4OneDocs Scanner TranslatorOneDocs Scanner TranslatorFree4.5★ (106K)YesYesNov 2026
5iTranslate TranslatoriTranslate TranslatorFree4.7★ (532K)NoYesNov 2026
6Photo Translator - TranslatePhoto Translator - TranslateFree4.4★ (27K)YesYesNov 2026
7Text Scanner - OCR & TranslateText Scanner - OCR & TranslateFree5.0★ (2)YesYesMay 2026
8Text Scanner - SLOXText Scanner - SLOXFree—YesNoJul 2026

Top Picks for Language Scanner

Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber#1

Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber by Aisberg Inc LLC

Camera & Photo Translator
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.3😐(20K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Instantly translate text from images using your camera. Recognize and translate documents, signs, and more in over 90 languages. Edit, hear, and share your translated text easily.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast text recognition
  • 👍 Useful translation feature
  • 💡 Helpful for travel and studying
  • 👍 Easy to use

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate translations
  • 👎 Limited free usage
  • 👎 Confusing UI
  • 🐛 Doesn't work as expected
Google Translate#3

Google Translate by Google LLC

Text, Photo & Voice Translator
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.3😊(84K ratings)
Free
#2in 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 draw characters. Save frequently used phrases for quick access.

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

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FAQ about Language Scanner

What are the best language scanner apps for iPhone?
Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber tops our language scanner apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.3-star average from 20K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top language scanner apps we rank are free to download, including Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber and Translate All Language Scanner.
Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 250+ language scanner apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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