Best Popular Chinese Translation Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Out of 248+ popular chinese translation apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Popular Chinese Translation Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Translate Now - AI TranslatorTranslate Now - AI TranslatorFree4.7★ (359K)NoYesAug 2026
2ChinesePro: Chinese TranslatorChinesePro: Chinese TranslatorFree4.7★ (4.3K)YesYesAug 2026
3Google TranslateGoogle TranslateFree4.3★ (83K)NoNoAug 2026
4Translate Free - Language Translator & DictionaryTranslate Free - Language Translator & DictionaryFree4.7★ (14K)NoNoAug 2026
5LiveTransXLiveTransXFreeNoYesAug 2026
6Translation software ProTranslation software ProFreeYesNoJun 2026
7Glot: Translator AppGlot: Translator AppFree5.0★ (1)NoYesAug 2026
8Translation NotiTranslation NotiFreeYesNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Popular Chinese Translation Apps

Translate Now - AI Translator#1

Translate Now - AI Translator by Air Apps Systems

Text, Photo & Voice Translator
Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
4.7😐(359K 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
ChinesePro: Chinese Translator#2

ChinesePro: Chinese Translator by 家顺 田

Chinese,Text,Photo,Learning
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
4.7😊(4.3K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app offers professional Chinese translation services, including voice, camera, and text translation. It's designed to assist with Chinese travel and language learning by facilitating real-time conversations and translating various forms of text.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient translations
  • 👍 Accurate and reliable translations
  • 📚 Helpful for learning Chinese
  • 💡 Integrated Google Translate

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Some translation errors
  • 💸 Ads can be intrusive
  • 🔋 Potential battery drain
Google Translate#3

Google Translate by Google LLC

Text, Photo & Voice Translator
Worth Considering
🔍 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

More Popular Chinese Translation Apps apps to explore

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Translate Free - Language Translator & Dictionary
Translate Free - Language Translator & Dictionary
Translate Free - Language Translator & Dictionary
by myLanguage
Free

This app provides free language translation and dictionary services for 59 languages. It features translation history, the ability to request new languages, and user feedback for improved accuracy. Translations can be sent via email and viewed in a zoomable format for easy communication.

59 Supported LanguagesTranslation History (Offline Access)Language Request Feature
✈️ Travel
(14K)
free
5
LiveTransX
LiveTransX
LiveTransX
Live Translation & Subtitles
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
6
Translation software Pro
Translation software Pro
Translation software Pro
by 佳焌 吴
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
7
Glot: Translator App
Glot: Translator App
Glot: Translator App
Translate voice, photo & text
Free

This app offers comprehensive translation services for text, voice, and photos across over 100 languages. It also features an AI tutor for language practice and a keyboard for seamless translation within other applications.

Text translation in 100+ languagesReal-time voice translationCamera translation for signs and documents
📊 Productivity
(1)
freemium
8
Translation Noti
Translation Noti
Translation Noti
Chat&Learn
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
9
Translate.it
Translate.it
Translate.it
Online & Offline Translation
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)
10
GlobeTalk-TranslationAssistant
GlobeTalk-TranslationAssistant
GlobeTalk-TranslationAssistant
Boundless communication
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
11
TR·WaBa - Chat Translation
TR·WaBa - Chat Translation
TR·WaBa - Chat Translation
Multilingual Chat Bridge
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
12
Cloud Pinyin: Convert Chinese
Cloud Pinyin: Convert Chinese
Cloud Pinyin: Convert Chinese
Real-time Pinyin above text
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)
13
Translate Bridge
Translate Bridge
Translate Bridge
Real-time Translator
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
14
JoyTran
JoyTran
JoyTran
JoyTran
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
15
Languages Translator
Languages Translator
Languages Translator
by 佩芬 屈
Free

Instantly translate words and sentences between over 100 languages. Hear pronunciations with text-to-speech and access definitions like a dictionary. Share translations easily via email or social media.

Translate words and sentencesText-to-speech pronunciationSupports over 100 languages
🔍 Reference
(1)
ad-supported
16
TranslateOff:Local AI model
TranslateOff:Local AI model
TranslateOff:Local AI model
Offline Voice Translator&AI
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
17
Dream Translator
Dream Translator
Dream Translator
Translation of multi language
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
18
Translate: Voice & Text
Translate: Voice & Text
Translate: Voice & Text
Break down language barriers
Free

This app helps you overcome language barriers with fast, real-time translations for dozens of languages. Communicate seamlessly with people worldwide through voice and text, making travel and global connections easier.

Lightning-fast translationDozens of languages supportedWritten and spoken translation
🔍 Reference
(2K)
subscription
19
Foreign language translation
Foreign language translation
Foreign language translation
by Tu Ho Tuan
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
20
Ctranslator Chinese to English
Ctranslator Chinese to English
Ctranslator Chinese to English
translate 1688 to English
Free
🛍️ Shopping
(0)

FAQ about Popular Chinese Translation Apps

What are the best popular chinese translation apps for iPhone?
Translate Now - AI Translator tops our popular chinese translation apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 359K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top popular chinese translation apps we rank are free to download, including Translate Now - AI Translator and ChinesePro: Chinese Translator.
Translate Now - AI Translator has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 248+ popular chinese translation apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app allows you to translate text, voice, and photos in over 320 languages. You can translate live conversations hands-free, snap photos of menus or signs for instant translation, and even use a translator keyboard within other apps.
Yes, the app includes features to assist with language learning. It offers an AI Dictionary for contextual word meanings, a Grammar Assistant for real-time corrections, and Lingo AI for tailored language solutions.