Best Papers Translation Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

If you already know PaperCrush, this is the deeper bench. 248+ papers translation apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of August 2026.

Compare top Papers Translation Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1PaperCrushPaperCrushFreeYesNoAug 2026
2Readlate: EPUB TranslatorReadlate: EPUB TranslatorFreeYesYesAug 2026
3Google TranslateGoogle TranslateFree4.3★ (83K)NoNoAug 2026
4PDF Translator - Powered by AIPDF Translator - Powered by AIFree1.0★ (1)NoNoAug 2026
5Tratext: Document TranslationTratext: Document TranslationFreeNoNoAug 2026
6AI Writer -Essay Email WritingAI Writer -Essay Email WritingFree4.6★ (214)YesYesAug 2026
7Scholaread - Translator&ReaderScholaread - Translator&ReaderFree4.5★ (31)NoYesAug 2026
8Best Handwriting TranslatorBest Handwriting TranslatorFree4.7★ (15)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Papers Translation

PaperCrush#1

PaperCrush by Naoki Takahashi

arXiv Swipe & Translate
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
0.0(0 ratings)
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Discover and organize academic papers with a swipe-based interface. AI translation helps overcome language barriers, while trending sections highlight popular research. Tailor your feed to specific academic categories.

Google Translate#3

Google Translate by Google

Text, Photo & Voice Translator
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.3😊(83K 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 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 Papers Translation apps to explore

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PDF Translator - Powered by AI
PDF Translator - Powered by AI
PDF Translator - Powered by AI
Translate scientific papers
Free

This application uses AI to translate PDF documents, including complex formulas and equations, while preserving original formatting. It offers a side-by-side bilingual comparison view for precise understanding and allows users to export and share translated files.

AI-powered PDF translationPreserves formulas and equationsMaintains original formatting
📊 Productivity
(1)
free
5
Tratext: Document Translation
Tratext: Document Translation
Tratext: Document Translation
certified document translation
Free
💼 Business
(0)
6
AI Writer -Essay Email Writing
AI Writer -Essay Email Writing
AI Writer -Essay Email Writing
AIChat Assistant Bot&Story MSG
Free

This AI-powered writing assistant helps you generate various types of content, from essays and stories to professional emails and scripts. It offers features like instant content generation, templates, multilingual support, and text processing for error correction and summarization.

Instant content generationReady-to-use templatesMultilingual writing support
🔍 Reference
(214)
free with in-app purchases
7
Scholaread - Translator&Reader
Scholaread - Translator&Reader
Scholaread - Translator&Reader
Research anytime and anywhere
Free

This app is an integrated tool for reading and translating academic papers. It offers features like PDF layout rearrangement, AI-assisted summarization, side-by-side translation, and Zotero synchronization. It aims to make reading and understanding foreign literature more efficient.

PDF layout rearrangementAI-assisted article summarizationSide-by-side translation
🔧 Utilities
(31)
free with in-app purchases
8
Best Handwriting Translator
Best Handwriting Translator
Best Handwriting Translator
Translate PDF Paper Image Text
Free

Instantly translate handwritten notes or text from images into editable digital text. Supports numerous languages and mixed language inputs for seamless document conversion.

Scan and translate handwritten notesConvert image text to editable textSupports 18 languages
📚 Education
(15)
freemium
9
Camera Photo Translator HD
Camera Photo Translator HD
Camera Photo Translator HD
Take a photo and translate
Free

Instantly translate text and identify objects from photos. Simply snap a picture of documents, signs, menus, or products to get accurate translations and object names in your chosen language. Listen to pronunciations and share translations easily.

Translate text from imagesIdentify and translate objectsScan documents, signs, menus
✈️ Travel
(147)
free with in-app purchases
10
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
11
DoCube: PDF Reader & Notes
DoCube: PDF Reader & Notes
DoCube: PDF Reader & Notes
EPUB, Markdown & Translate
Free

This app transforms reading into knowledge retention with features like multi-tab browsing, precise document navigation, and versatile annotation tools. It supports various formats and converts highlights into flashcards for effective memorization and review.

Multi-tab reading for multiple documentsPrecise document positioning and history navigationSupport for PDF, EPUB, Markdown, and web pages
📊 Productivity
(11)
free with in-app purchases
12
VerbatimPro
VerbatimPro
VerbatimPro
by Beijing Zhangyang Information Technology Co., Ltd.
Free

This app provides expert language translation for professional fields like business, academia, and healthcare. It ensures terminology accuracy and contextual appropriateness with specialized features for legal, academic, and medical communication.

Business translationAcademic translationHealthcare translation
🔧 Utilities
(1)
ad-supported
13
EPUB Translator Bilingual
EPUB Translator Bilingual
EPUB Translator Bilingual
Translate EPUBs into dual text
Free

This app translates EPUB ebooks into bilingual versions with over 100 supported languages. It offers multiple display modes and perfect EPUB export, ideal for students and language learners.

EPUB translationBilingual ebook generation100+ target languages
📚 Books
(7)
freemium
14
Doco Translate: PDF Translator
Doco Translate: PDF Translator
Doco Translate: PDF Translator
Keep layout, Translate with AI
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
15
Translate Genie
Translate Genie
Translate Genie
Voice, Text & Photo Translator
Free

Communicate across languages with voice, text, and photo translation. Engage in two-way conversations, translate signs and menus, and access common phrases for everyday situations. Review your translation history easily.

Text translationVoice translationConversation mode
🔧 Utilities
(8)
ad-supported
16
PDFex: PDF Translator
PDFex: PDF Translator
PDFex: PDF Translator
by Eray Can Topcu
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
17
PDF Translator
PDF Translator
PDF Translator
translate all pdf files
Free

Translate PDF documents in over 100 languages with ease. Simply upload your files to get accurate translations, overcoming previous limitations in document translation.

Translate PDF filesSupports 100 languagesUpload and translate
💼 Business
(14)
free with in-app purchases
18
Translator : Dialogue & Text
Translator : Dialogue & Text
Translator : Dialogue & Text
Voice & Photo Translation
Free

This app offers comprehensive translation services for over 100 languages, supporting text, documents, and voice input. It includes a desktop widget to easily record and access past translations, enhancing productivity for various communication needs.

Text translation (104 languages)Document translation (Word, PDF)Speech translation
📊 Productivity
(2)
freemium
19
Omni Translator
Omni Translator
Omni Translator
by Petr Homola
Free

Translate text between numerous languages using a free machine translation API. Supports a wide range of European and Asian languages for quick and easy communication.

Multi-language translationFree API accessSupports 15+ languages
🔍 Reference
(48)
free with in-app purchases
20
AI Translator - Translate Easy
AI Translator - Translate Easy
AI Translator - Translate Easy
Offline, Photo, Text, Speech
Free

Break down language barriers with this AI-powered translation app. It offers real-time text, camera, and photo translation, even offline. Enhance your communication with paraphrasing, grammar checks, and conversation modes.

Offline translationAI-powered translationCamera and photo translation
🔍 Reference
(323)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Papers Translation

Are there free papers translation apps for iPhone?
Yes — 20 of the top papers translation apps we rank are free to download, including PaperCrush and Readlate: EPUB Translator.
PaperCrush shows ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 248+ papers translation apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
PaperCrush is an app designed for researchers and students to discover and manage academic papers from arXiv. It features a swipe interface for liking or skipping papers and includes AI translation for titles and abstracts.
PaperCrush uses AI to translate paper titles and abstracts into your chosen language, making it easier to understand content from papers written in different languages.