Best Language Scanner Apps

234+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our language scanner list covers 234+ iPhone apps updated through May 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Top Picks for Language Scanner

Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber#1

Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber by Aisberg Inc LLC

Camera Scanner & Translator
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.3😐(20K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

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
Photo Translator - Translate#2

Photo Translator - Translate by EVOLLY.APP

Camera & Picture Translation
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.4😞(27K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Instantly translate text from photos in over 100 languages. This app uses advanced OCR and AI to overlay translations directly onto images, offering offline capabilities and auto language detection. An optional premium version removes ads and provides unlimited translations.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate translations
  • 👍 Helpful for travel and homework
  • 💡 Useful for translating instructions and manuals

Room to Improve

  • 🚫 Limited free translations per day
  • 💰 Aggressive upselling for premium subscription
  • 📺 Excessive ads interrupting the experience
iTranslate Translator#3

iTranslate Translator by Mosaic S.r.l.

Translate Photo, Voice, Text
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
4.7😐(524K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#28in Productivity
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Smooth translations
  • 💡 Helpful for language learning
  • 🌐 Supports many languages

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🐛 Inaccurate translations
  • 🔍 Limited free features

More Language Scanner apps to explore

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OneDocs Scanner Translator
OneDocs Scanner Translator
OneDocs Scanner Translator
Ai Translate & Scan Camera OCR
Free

Translate and scan documents, books, and images in over 120 languages. Convert handwriting to editable text, enhance document quality, and manage files securely. Features AI-powered summarization, data extraction, and electronic signing.

Translate 120+ languagesScan documents and imagesHandwriting to editable text
💼 Business
(106K)
free with in-app purchases
5
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
6
Camera Translator - AI OCR +
Camera Translator - AI OCR +
Camera Translator - AI OCR +
Instant Photo & Text Translate
Free

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.

Translate text from photos and documentsAI and OCR technologySupports over 100 languages
🔍 Reference
(23K)
free with in-app purchases
7
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
8
Translate AI Pocket Translator
Translate AI Pocket Translator
Translate AI Pocket Translator
Live Voice Photo Translation
Free

This app offers instant translation for text, speech, photos, and audio across over 175 languages. It features live voice and camera translation, a translation keyboard, and an offline mode for use without internet. AI tools can also adjust translation tone, grammar, and length.

Translate text, speech, images, and audioLive voice and camera translationAI-powered translation adjustments
🔧 Utilities
(10K)
free with in-app purchases
9
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
10
Air Translate Photo Translator
Air Translate Photo Translator
Air Translate Photo Translator
Text Scan - Easy Translation
Free

Instantly translate text from images using your device's camera. This app recognizes objects, locations, and text in over 50 languages, making it ideal for travel, business, and learning. Translate signs, documents, and more with powerful AI.

Scan and translate text from imagesObject and location recognitionSupports over 50 languages
📊 Productivity
(4.4K)
subscription
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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
12
AR Translator: Translate Photo
AR Translator: Translate Photo
AR Translator: Translate Photo
Voice, camera, text & AI modes
Free

Instantly translate text from images, voice, or augmented reality. Supports over 100 languages with AI-powered features like chat and summarization. Ideal for travelers, students, and professionals needing quick, accurate translations.

Photo translation with AR overlayReal-time voice translationAugmented reality camera translation
🔍 Reference
(3.8K)
free with in-app purchases
13
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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Translator ·
Translator ·
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Language Translator with Voice
Free

This app provides real-time voice and text translation in over 120 languages. It utilizes advanced speech recognition for speed and efficiency, offering male or female voices for pronunciation assistance. Your translation history is synced across devices via iCloud.

Real-time voice recognition120+ languages for text50+ languages for voice
📊 Productivity
(23K)
subscription
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CamScanner - PDF Scanner App
CamScanner - PDF Scanner App
CamScanner - PDF Scanner App
Сканер текста,фото,файлов PDF
Free

Transform your mobile device into a powerful portable scanner. Instantly scan, edit, and share documents in various formats like PDF, JPG, Word, and TXT. Features include OCR, e-signatures, and secure file management.

Mobile document scanningText recognition (OCR)PDF conversion
📊 Productivity
(1.8M)
free with in-app purchases
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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
(8.9K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Go Translate - Chat Languages
Go Translate - Chat Languages
Go Translate - Chat Languages
Offline Translator: Text Photo
Free

Translate text, images, and voice in real-time across numerous languages. Supports offline translation and automatic text recognition from photos. Offers various subscription plans for premium features.

Real-time text translationImage text recognition and translationVoice translation to text and audio
🔧 Utilities
(1.4K)
free with in-app purchases
18
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
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Translator GO: AI Translate
Translator GO: AI Translate
Translator GO: AI Translate
Photo, Voice, Text Translation
Free

Break down language barriers with AI-powered real-time translation for text, voice, and photos. Supports over 110 languages, with offline mode for travel and a phrasebook for essential communication.

AI-powered translationsReal-time voice translationCamera translation for photos
📊 Productivity
(20K)
free with in-app purchases
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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
(8.5K)
free with in-app purchases

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