Best Text Message Translator Apps

230+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

If you already know Translator Keyboard, this is the deeper bench. 230+ text message translator apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of May 2026.

Top Picks for Text Message Translator

Translator Keyboard - Language#1

Translator Keyboard - Language by AIR APPS SYSTEMS, UNIPESSOAL, LDA

Translate Text, Message & Chat
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.7😞(20K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Type and translate text instantly in over 60 languages directly from your keyboard. Seamlessly communicate in any app without switching or copying. Enhance conversations with emojis.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast translation
  • 👍 Convenient keyboard translator
  • 💡 Supports many languages
  • 👍 Easy to use

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Requires subscription after limited free use
  • 🐛 Inconsistent translations
  • 🐛 Keyboard issues
Translate Now - AI Translator#2

Translate Now - AI Translator by AIR APPS SYSTEMS, UNIPESSOAL, LDA

Text, Photo & Voice Translator
Strong Contender
🔍 Reference
4.7😐(333K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-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
TransKey: Text Translator Chat#3

TransKey: Text Translator Chat by Courtney Parsons

Google Translate Keyboard App
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.4😐(13K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Communicate seamlessly in any language without leaving your current app. This keyboard extension translates messages in real-time, both outgoing and incoming, supporting over 100 languages. It preserves capitalization and emojis for a natural conversation flow.

What We Love

  • 👍 Convenient keyboard translator
  • 🚀 Instant translations
  • 💡 Supports many languages

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Limited translations per day
  • 💰 Paid subscription required for unlimited translations
  • 🐛 Occasional translation errors

More Text Message Translator apps to explore

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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
5
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
6
iTranslate Translator
iTranslate Translator
iTranslate Translator
Translate Photo, Voice, Text
Free

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.

Text translation in over 100 languagesVoice-to-voice conversationsCamera translation (Lens & AR Mode)
📊 Productivity
(524K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Translator Guru: Voice & Text
Translator Guru: Voice & Text
Translator Guru: Voice & Text
Speak and translate language
Free

This app transforms your phone into a live translation device, supporting over 100 languages for text, voice, and even camera-based translations. Communicate globally without language barriers.

100+ language translationsTranslator keyboard for messengersVoice-to-voice conversations
📊 Productivity
(54K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Microsoft Translator
Microsoft Translator
Microsoft Translator
Translate 100+ languages
Free

Break down language barriers with this app that translates text, speech, images, and group conversations in over 100 languages. It's ideal for travelers, students, and professionals needing to communicate across cultures.

Translate text, speech, and imagesSupports over 100 languagesReal-time group conversation translation
📊 Productivity
(158K)
free
9
Dialog - Translate Speech
Dialog - Translate Speech
Dialog - Translate Speech
Voice, Text & Photo Translator
Free

This app offers instant voice, text, and camera translations in over 175 languages. It features a translation keyboard for messaging, AI tools for refining translations, and an offline mode for use without internet. It also includes an Apple Watch app and home screen widget for quick access.

Voice-to-voice translationsText translationCamera translation
🔍 Reference
(33K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber
Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber
Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber
Camera Scanner & Translator
Free

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.

Camera text scanningText recognition for 70+ languagesTranslation to 90+ languages
📊 Productivity
(20K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Translator : Voice Translate
Translator : Voice Translate
Translator : Voice Translate
Speech, Photo & Text Traductor
Free

Instantly translate voice, text, and photos across over 100 languages with advanced AI for 200% more accurate results. Converse naturally without switching languages and scan handwriting or large documents.

Voice translation for natural conversationText translation for large documentsPhoto translation using camera AI
📊 Productivity
(3.4K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Translator: Language Translate
Translator: Language Translate
Translator: Language Translate
Translate Now - Translator
Free

Break down language barriers with this advanced translation tool. It offers real-time text, speech, and image translation, along with a built-in dictionary and customization options for seamless global communication.

Real-time text translationSpeech translationImage text recognition
📊 Productivity
(1.2K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Translator*
Translator*
Translator*
Text, Photo & Voice Translator
Free

This AI-powered app offers seamless text, image, and voice translation across over 100 languages. Translate as you type, identify objects in photos, or speak naturally for instant audio and text translations. It's designed for effortless communication in any situation.

AI-powered keyboard translationObject and text recognition from imagesReal-time voice translation with AI
📊 Productivity
(2.8K)
subscription
14
Translate Anything
Translate Anything
Translate Anything
Photo, Text & Voice Translator
Free

Instantly translate text, speech, photos, and objects in over 100 languages. This app offers multiple input methods, including typing, speaking, and camera-based live translations with object detection. It aims to make global conversations easy and stress-free.

Translate text and speechPhoto and object translationLive camera translations
📊 Productivity
(15K)
freemium
15
OkTalk Keyboard Translator
OkTalk Keyboard Translator
OkTalk Keyboard Translator
Your Translate Keyboard
Free

Translate your text instantly in over 60 languages directly from your keyboard. Seamlessly integrate with your favorite messaging apps and social networks for effortless communication across borders. Enjoy unlimited translations with premium access.

Real-time translation60+ languages supportedSeamless app integration
📊 Productivity
(751)
freemium
16
TypeOn: Ai Keyboard Translator
TypeOn: Ai Keyboard Translator
TypeOn: Ai Keyboard Translator
Photo, Text, Voice Translator
Free

This AI-powered keyboard offers instant translation in over 100 languages directly within your messaging apps. It also features voice, camera, and AR translation, along with grammar and spelling checks to enhance your communication.

AI-powered translation100+ language supportVoice translation
📊 Productivity
(2.8K)
free with in-app purchases
17
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
18
UDictionary Translator
UDictionary Translator
UDictionary Translator
Translate Voice, Camera, Text
Free

Translate text, voice, and images across 108 languages. This app offers a comprehensive dictionary with native examples and pronunciation guides. Premium features include camera translation, a translate keyboard, and offline mode for seamless communication.

Text translation in 108 languagesVoice translation with 47 accentsAuthoritative built-in dictionaries
🔍 Reference
(9.2K)
free with in-app purchases
19
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
20
Instant Voice Translate
Instant Voice Translate
Instant Voice Translate
Voice, Photo & Text Translator
Free

This app offers real-time voice, image, and text translation across over 70 languages, powered by ChatGPT. It features a split-screen mode for bilingual conversations and offline translation capabilities, making it ideal for travel and cross-cultural communication.

Real-time voice translationSplit-screen bilingual chatImage text translation
🔍 Reference
(6.6K)
freemium