Best Translate Camera Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good translate camera apps. We benchmark 250+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Translate Camera Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Google TranslateGoogle TranslateFree4.3★ (83K)NoNoAug 2026
2iTranslate TranslatoriTranslate TranslatorFree4.7★ (527K)NoYesAug 2026
3Camera Translator: Photo ScanCamera Translator: Photo ScanFree4.4★ (23K)YesYesAug 2026
4Translate Now - AI TranslatorTranslate Now - AI TranslatorFree4.7★ (359K)NoYesAug 2026
5Translate Photo & Camera ScanTranslate Photo & Camera ScanFree4.4★ (11K)YesYesAug 2026
6Ar Camera TranslatorAr Camera TranslatorFreeNoNoMay 2026
7Photo Translator - TranslatePhoto Translator - TranslateFree4.4★ (27K)YesYesAug 2026
8Instant Translator Camera OCRInstant Translator Camera OCRFreeYesNoJun 2026

Top Picks for Translate Camera

Google Translate#1

Google Translate by Google LLC

Text, Photo & Voice Translator
Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
4.3😊(83K ratings)
Free
#2in 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
iTranslate Translator#2

iTranslate Translator by Mosaic S.r.l.

Translate Photo, Voice, Text
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.7😐(527K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#26in 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
Camera Translator: Photo Scan#3

Camera Translator: Photo Scan by SMART WIDGET LABS COMPANY LIMITED

Translate Picture, Text, Voice
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.4😞(23K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Instantly translate text from photos, documents, and signs using advanced AI and OCR technology. Supports over 100 languages and offers offline access for seamless communication anywhere.

What We Love

  • ⭐ Great app
  • ⭐ Helpful for translating
  • ⭐ Accurate translations

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Requires paid subscription to fully use
  • 🐛 Inconsistent language detection
  • 🔍 Limited free usage

More Translate Camera apps to explore

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Translate Now - AI Translator
Translate Now - AI Translator
Translate Now - AI Translator
Text, Photo & Voice Translator
Free

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.

Text, voice, and photo translationTranslator keyboard for appsHands-free AI voice translator
🔍 Reference
(359K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Translate Photo & Camera Scan
Translate Photo & Camera Scan
Translate Photo & Camera Scan
OCR Scanner: Image Translator
Free

Instantly recognize and translate text from images in over 100 languages using advanced OCR and neural network technology. Perfect for travelers and language learners, it allows you to scan menus, signs, and documents with your phone's camera and get accurate translations.

Text recognition from imagesTranslate in over 100 languagesSmart document edge detection
🔧 Utilities
(11K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Ar Camera Translator
Ar Camera Translator
Ar Camera Translator
Real-time Camera Translation
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
7
Photo Translator - Translate
Photo Translator - Translate
Photo Translator - Translate
Camera & Picture Translation
Free

Instantly translate text from photos in over 100 languages. This app uses advanced OCR and AI to overlay translations directly onto images, offering offline capabilities and auto language detection. An optional premium version removes ads and provides unlimited translations.

Translate text from photosSupports over 100 languagesAdvanced OCR technology
🔧 Utilities
(27K)
free with in-app purchases
8
Instant Translator Camera OCR
Instant Translator Camera OCR
Instant Translator Camera OCR
Scan and translate instantly
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
9
Translate - Voice & Camera
Translate - Voice & Camera
Translate - Voice & Camera
All Language Translator
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
10
AI Photo Translator: Camera
AI Photo Translator: Camera
AI Photo Translator: Camera
Translate text, photo & PDF
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
11
Ma Photo Translator: Camera
Ma Photo Translator: Camera
Ma Photo Translator: Camera
AI Photo & Voice Translator
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
12
AI Photo Translator
AI Photo Translator
AI Photo Translator
Camera Language Text Translate
Free

Instantly translate text from your camera, websites, or through voice conversations in over 100 languages. Features offline mode for travel and real-time object translation.

Translate 100+ languagesCamera text translationAR real-time object translation
📊 Productivity
(9K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Translate Photo Camera Voice
Translate Photo Camera Voice
Translate Photo Camera Voice
Image, Text, Voice Translation
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)
14
AI Camera Scan & Translate
AI Camera Scan & Translate
AI Camera Scan & Translate
AI Translate Camera Translator
Free
📷 Photo & Video
(0)
15
Camera Translator Photo
Camera Translator Photo
Camera Translator Photo
Scan Text Translator Translate
Free

Instantly translate text from your camera or gallery images. Supports over 50 languages, including complex ones like Chinese and Japanese. Offers fast, one-click translations and a history of your translations.

Translate text directly with the cameraTranslate text from gallery imagesSupports over 50 languages
📊 Productivity
(22)
free with in-app purchases
16
Cam Translator photo translate
Cam Translator photo translate
Cam Translator photo translate
Photograph and translate
Free

Instantly translate text from photos and documents using your camera. Supports over 100 languages and recognizes text in various formats, even objects in images. Copied text can be shared across applications.

Instant camera text translationSupports over 100 languagesRecognizes text in various document formats
📊 Productivity
(3)
free with in-app purchases
17
Translate Camera: AI Voice
Translate Camera: AI Voice
Translate Camera: AI Voice
Text, Photo, Voice Translator
Free

Instantly translate voice, text, camera scans, and documents across over 100 languages. Features offline translation powered by Apple Intelligence for privacy and convenience, along with a handy translator keyboard and smart travel tools.

Live voice translationAR camera translationOffline translation
🔍 Reference
(2)
freemium
18
Japanese Translator Camera
Japanese Translator Camera
Japanese Translator Camera
Camera, Voice, Text Translator
Free

Instantly translate Japanese text, documents, and objects using your camera. This app offers voice translation, object recognition with vocabulary, and the ability to listen to translations. Upgrade for unlimited use and an ad-free experience.

Camera-based translationObject recognition and vocabularyVoice translation
📊 Productivity
(16)
free with in-app purchases
19
TranslateEase - Voice & Photo
TranslateEase - Voice & Photo
TranslateEase - Voice & Photo
Camera Scanner & Translator
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
20
Translate Photo & AI OCR Cam
Translate Photo & AI OCR Cam
Translate Photo & AI OCR Cam
Photo Translator & Camera Scan
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)

FAQ about Translate Camera

What are the best translate camera apps for iPhone?
Google Translate tops our translate camera apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.3-star average from 83K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top translate camera apps we rank are free to download, including Google Translate and iTranslate Translator.
Google Translate has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ translate camera apps on the iOS App Store as of August 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.

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