Best Read Translation Apps

242+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

With an average user rating of 4.5★, the read translation category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 242+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Read Translation Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Google TranslateGoogle TranslateFree4.3★ (84K)NoNoSep 2026
2Easy to Read&TranslateEasy to Read&TranslateFree4.2★ (22)YesNoSep 2026
3Madomi: Read & Translate MangaMadomi: Read & Translate MangaFree3.4★ (22)YesYesSep 2026
4Book Translator: EPUB & PDFBook Translator: EPUB & PDFFree5.0★ (10)NoYesSep 2026
5Scholaread - Translator&ReaderScholaread - Translator&ReaderFree4.5★ (31)NoYesSep 2026
6IchigoReader - Translate MangaIchigoReader - Translate MangaFree4.6★ (19)NoYesSep 2026
7PDF Editor & TranslatorPDF Editor & TranslatorFree5.0★ (3)NoYesJul 2026
8Microsoft TranslatorMicrosoft TranslatorFree4.8★ (158K)NoNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Read Translation

Google Translate#1

Google Translate by Google

Text, Photo & Voice Translator
Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
4.3😊(84K 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
  • 👍 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
Madomi: Read & Translate Manga#3

Madomi: Read & Translate Manga by Pawaka Empire

Fully-featured manga reader
Worth Considering
📚 Books
3.4(22 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Instantly translate manga, manhwa, and webtoons using AI. Point your device at any comic page and read it in your preferred language without manual input. Enjoy a seamless reading experience across your favorite comic sites.

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FAQ about Read Translation

What are the best read translation apps for iPhone?
Google Translate tops our read translation apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.3-star average from 84K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top read translation apps we rank are free to download, including Google Translate and Easy to Read&Translate.
Google Translate has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 242+ read translation apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app provides translation services for text, spoken words, and text within images. It supports a vast number of languages, allowing users to communicate and understand content across linguistic barriers. It also offers features like offline translation and real-time conversation translation.
Key features include translating typed text, translating text in images using your camera or imported photos, translating spoken words, and facilitating bilingual conversations in real-time. It also offers offline translation capabilities and a phrasebook to save important translations.