Best Text Translator Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

With an average user rating of 4.4★, the text translator category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 250+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Text Translator Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Google TranslateGoogle TranslateFree4.3★ (84K)NoNoNov 2026
2Translator Keyboard - LanguageTranslator Keyboard - LanguageFree4.7★ (21K)NoYesNov 2026
3iTranslate TranslatoriTranslate TranslatorFree4.7★ (532K)NoYesNov 2026
4Text Translate Chat TranslatorText Translate Chat TranslatorFree4.0★ (41)YesYesNov 2026
5TransKey: Text Translator ChatTransKey: Text Translator ChatFree4.4★ (13K)NoYesNov 2026
6Translator Guru: Voice & TextTranslator Guru: Voice & TextFree4.6★ (54K)YesYesNov 2026
7Scan & Translate+ Text GrabberScan & Translate+ Text GrabberFree4.3★ (20K)YesYesNov 2026
8Microsoft TranslatorMicrosoft TranslatorFree4.8★ (158K)NoNoNov 2026

Top Picks for Text Translator

Google Translate#1

Google Translate by Google

Text, Photo & Voice Translator
Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
4.3😊(84K ratings)
Free
#3in 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 draw characters. Save phrases for quick access.

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
Translator Keyboard - Language#2

Translator Keyboard - Language by Air Apps Systems

Translate Text, Message & Chat
Strong Contender
🔧 Utilities
4.7😞(21K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Type and translate text instantly in over 60 languages directly from your keyboard. Seamlessly communicate across apps without switching. Includes emoji support for expressive conversations.

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
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
iTranslate Translator#3

iTranslate Translator by Mosaic S.r.l.

Translate Photo, Voice, Text
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
4.7😐(532K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#31in Productivity
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Smooth translations
  • 💡 Helpful for language learning
  • 🌐 Supports many languages

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🐛 Inaccurate translations
  • 🔍 Limited free features
  • 🔇 Annoying ads and popups

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FAQ about Text Translator

What are the best text translator apps for iPhone?
Google Translate tops our text translator apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.3-star average from 84K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top text translator apps we rank are free to download, including Google Translate and Translator Keyboard - Language.
Google Translate has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 250+ text translator apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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