Best Text Message Translator Apps

221+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated July 2026

If you already know Translator Keyboard, this is the deeper bench. 221+ text message translator apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of July 2026.

Compare top Text Message Translator Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Translator Keyboard - LanguageTranslator Keyboard - LanguageFree4.7★ (20K)YesYesJul 2026
2Translate Now - AI TranslatorTranslate Now - AI TranslatorFree4.7★ (333K)YesYesJul 2026
3Google TranslateGoogle TranslateFree4.3★ (83K)NoNoJul 2026
4TransKey: Text Translator ChatTransKey: Text Translator ChatFree4.4★ (13K)NoYesJul 2026
5Speak & Translate - TranslatorSpeak & Translate - TranslatorFree4.5★ (257K)NoYesJul 2026
6iTranslate TranslatoriTranslate TranslatorFree4.7★ (524K)NoYesJul 2026
7Translator Guru: Voix Et TexteTranslator Guru: Voix Et TexteFree4.6★ (54K)YesYesJul 2026
8Translate AnythingTranslate AnythingFree4.6★ (15K)NoYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Text Message Translator

Translator Keyboard - Language#1

Translator Keyboard - Language by Air Apps Systems

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

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
Google Translate#3

Google Translate by Google

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 Text Message Translator apps to explore

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TransKey: Text Translator Chat
TransKey: Text Translator Chat
TransKey: Text Translator Chat
Google Translate Keyboard App
Free

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.

Translate messages in real-time within any appTranslate received messages instantlySupports over 100 languages
🔍 Reference
(13K)
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: Voix Et Texte
Translator Guru: Voix Et Texte
Translator Guru: Voix Et Texte
Traduire la parole et la langu
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
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
9
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
10
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
11
Сканер: переводчик с фото, PDF
Сканер: переводчик с фото, PDF
Сканер: переводчик с фото, PDF
Снимай и переводи на русский
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
12
Translator with Speech
Translator with Speech
Translator with Speech
by Sparkling Design and Infotech Private Limited
Free

Instantly translate text into 88 languages with spoken pronunciations. Features optional speech-to-text for 23 languages, allowing spoken input. Offline playback of saved translations is also available.

Translate 88 languagesSpeech to text inputPronounces translations
✈️ Travel
(15K)
free with in-app purchases
13
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
14
EZ Screen Translator
EZ Screen Translator
EZ Screen Translator
Tap To Translate Screen
Free

Instantly translate any text on your screen with a single tap. This app breaks down language barriers across social media, games, and documents, supporting over 100 languages. It functions as a text, photo, camera, and voice translator without needing to switch apps.

Translate all text on screenTranslate text on any appGame translator
🔧 Utilities
(613)
free with in-app purchases
15
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
16
Live Translator - AI Translate
Live Translator - AI Translate
Live Translator - AI Translate
Voice, Photo & Text Translate
Free

This app provides advanced AI-powered translation for text, voice, and images, capturing nuance and cultural context. It offers specialized modes for different situations and integrates seamlessly into your typing experience.

Context-aware text translationReal-time voice interpreterInstant camera translator
🔍 Reference
(18K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Messages
Messages
Messages
by Apple
Free

Communicate with contacts through unlimited texts, photos, videos, and documents. Supports iMessage for Apple devices and RCS, SMS, and MMS for others. Features include message editing, unsending, and scheduling.

Send unlimited texts, photos, videos, and documentsiMessage, RCS, SMS, and MMS supportEdit and unsend messages
🌐 Social Networking
(32K)
free
18
مترجمي
مترجمي
مترجمي
مترجم ترجمة عربی ترجمه انجلیزی
Free
🔧 Utilities
(709)
19
Translate King - Translator
Translate King - Translator
Translate King - Translator
Photo, Text, Voice Translator
Free

This app offers instant translation for text, voice, and images across over 100 languages. Break down communication barriers for travel or language learning with real-time conversation translation and camera scanning of signs and menus.

Photo translationVoice translationConversation mode
🔍 Reference
(4.5K)
free with in-app purchases
20
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

FAQ about Text Message Translator

What are the best text message translator apps for iPhone?
Translator Keyboard - Language tops our text message translator apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 20K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top text message translator apps we rank are free to download, including Translator Keyboard - Language and Translate Now - AI Translator.
Translator Keyboard - Language shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 221+ text message translator apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app provides a smart keyboard that allows you to type and translate text instantly in over 60 languages. It enables seamless multilingual communication directly within any messaging, email, or social media app without needing to copy-paste or switch between applications.
As you type in your native language, the keyboard automatically translates your message into your chosen target language in real time. This live translation happens directly on the keyboard, making communication effortless across different languages.