Best Translate Text Scan Apps

244+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

The best translate text scan apps on iPhone average 4.5★ across 244+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated August 2026.

Compare top Translate Text Scan Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Scan & Translate+ Text GrabberScan & Translate+ Text GrabberFree4.3★ (20K)YesYesAug 2026
2Text Tools: OCR & TranslateText Tools: OCR & TranslateFreeYesYesAug 2026
3Google TranslateGoogle TranslateFree4.3★ (83K)NoNoAug 2026
4Camera Translator: Photo ScanCamera Translator: Photo ScanFree4.4★ (23K)YesYesAug 2026
5OneDocs Scanner TranslatorOneDocs Scanner TranslatorFree4.5★ (106K)YesYesAug 2026
6Translate Photo & Camera ScanTranslate Photo & Camera ScanFree4.4★ (11K)YesYesAug 2026
7AI Scanner : Image to TextAI Scanner : Image to TextFree4.6★ (9.2K)YesYesAug 2026
8CamScan: Translator & ScannerCamScan: Translator & ScannerFreeNoYesMay 2026

Top Picks for Translate Text Scan

Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber#1

Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber by Aisberg Inc LLC

Camera Scanner & Translator
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.3😐(20K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fast text recognition
  • 👍 Useful translation feature
  • 💡 Helpful for travel and studying
  • 👍 Easy to use

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate translations
  • 👎 Limited free usage
  • 👎 Confusing UI
Google Translate#3

Google Translate by Google LLC

Text, Photo & Voice Translator
Worth Considering
🔍 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

More Translate Text Scan apps to explore

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Camera Translator: Photo Scan
Camera Translator: Photo Scan
Camera Translator: Photo Scan
Translate Picture, Text, Voice
Free

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.

Translate text from photos and documentsAI and OCR technologySupports over 100 languages
🔍 Reference
(23K)
free with in-app purchases
5
OneDocs Scanner Translator
OneDocs Scanner Translator
OneDocs Scanner Translator
Scan Documents Translate PDF
Free

Translate and scan documents, books, and images in over 120 languages. Convert handwriting to editable text, enhance document quality, and manage files securely. Features AI-powered summarization, data extraction, and electronic signing.

Translate 120+ languagesScan documents and imagesHandwriting to editable text
💼 Business
(106K)
free with in-app purchases
6
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
7
AI Scanner : Image to Text
AI Scanner : Image to Text
AI Scanner : Image to Text
OCR Text Scanner, PDF Scanner
Free

This app uses AI to accurately extract text from images, PDFs, and screenshots in over 90 languages. It can also translate extracted text, scan physical documents into PDFs, and even allows you to chat with AI about your scanned content. Save, edit, and share your extracted text in various formats.

Extract text from images and PDFsScan documents to PDFTranslate extracted text
📊 Productivity
(9.2K)
free with in-app purchases
8
CamScan: Translator & Scanner
CamScan: Translator & Scanner
CamScan: Translator & Scanner
Text to PDF,Speak & Translate
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
9
Scan everything & translate
Scan everything & translate
Scan everything & translate
Scan & translate all document
Free

This utility app scans documents and recognizes text in over 100 languages. It then translates the scanned text into more than 170 languages with AI-powered precision. Users can also convert scanned documents to word format and export their history via email.

Scan documents via camera or photo importRecognize text in 103 languagesTranslate scanned text into 170+ languages
🔧 Utilities
(1)
free with in-app purchases
10
Image to Text: AI Text Scanner
Image to Text: AI Text Scanner
Image to Text: AI Text Scanner
Photo & Handwriting Converter
Free

This app uses OCR technology to extract text from images, photos, and PDF files. It can recognize both printed and handwritten text, supporting over 100 languages. Users can edit, share, and translate the extracted text, with options to scan multiple images and manage history.

Extract text from images, photos, and screenshotsConvert handwritten notes to editable textExtract text from PDF files
🔧 Utilities
(36)
free with in-app purchases
11
Text Scanner OCR + Translate
Text Scanner OCR + Translate
Text Scanner OCR + Translate
Image to text by THAREJA
Free

Transform your phone into a powerful scanner to extract text from images and documents. Edit, translate, and share your scanned content instantly. Works offline and supports multiple languages.

Instant text detection from cameraScan text from local imagesOffline functioning
🔧 Utilities
(15)
free with in-app purchases
12
Photo Translator: Translate+
Photo Translator: Translate+
Photo Translator: Translate+
Scan & translate photos
Free

Instantly convert images to text with this high-speed, high-quality scanner. Supports over 50 languages for text extraction and over 100 languages for translation, including handwriting. Easily edit and copy extracted text for use in other applications.

Image to text conversionHandwriting recognitionSupports over 50 languages
📚 Education
(2.4K)
free with in-app purchases
13
A Scanlator - Scan translate
A Scanlator - Scan translate
A Scanlator - Scan translate
Scanlation File/Photo/Text
Free
🔍 Reference
(0)
14
Camera Translator-Text Grabber
Camera Translator-Text Grabber
Camera Translator-Text Grabber
Multi Language Scan Translate
Free

Scan documents and translate text from any language into your desired language. This app converts scanned text into speech and allows you to copy and share translations.

Scan documents and translateText to voice translationSupports multiple languages
📚 Education
(31)
free with in-app purchases
15
Scan & Translate Pro
Scan & Translate Pro
Scan & Translate Pro
Scan & Translate Text
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
16
Translator : Dialogue & Text
Translator : Dialogue & Text
Translator : Dialogue & Text
Voice & Photo Translation
Free

This app offers comprehensive translation services for over 100 languages, supporting text, documents, and voice input. It includes a desktop widget to easily record and access past translations, enhancing productivity for various communication needs.

Text translation (104 languages)Document translation (Word, PDF)Speech translation
📊 Productivity
(2)
freemium
17
Translate App : AI Translator
Translate App : AI Translator
Translate App : AI Translator
Translate Text, Photo & Voice
Free

Break language barriers with instant text, voice, and photo translations in over 100 languages. Features an AI tutor to help you learn and practice conversations, grammar, and vocabulary. Save phrases and review your translation history to build confidence.

Text translation (100+ languages)Voice translation with natural pronunciationCamera translation for signs and documents
🔧 Utilities
(26)
freemium
18
Smart Translator: AI Translate
Smart Translator: AI Translate
Smart Translator: AI Translate
Text, Photo & Voice Translator
Free

Instantly translate text from photos, spoken words, or documents. This tool breaks down language barriers for travelers, students, and professionals. Understand signs, menus, and conversations in real-time across multiple languages.

Camera translation for photosReal-time voice translationTranslate text from images
🔍 Reference
(47)
free with in-app purchases
19
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
20
Cereal Translator: Screen Scan
Cereal Translator: Screen Scan
Cereal Translator: Screen Scan
Game/Manga/Realtime Translate
Free

Translate text from other apps in real-time using a floating window or full-screen overlay. Supports over 100 languages, including offline translation for games, comics, and messages.

Real-time floating window translationFull-screen translation overlaySupports 100+ languages
🔧 Utilities
(352)
subscription

FAQ about Translate Text Scan

What are the best translate text scan apps for iPhone?
Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber tops our translate text scan apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.3-star average from 20K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top translate text scan apps we rank are free to download, including Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber and Text Tools: OCR & Translate.
Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 244+ translate text scan apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app allows you to use your device's camera to scan printed text from various sources like documents, menus, and signs. It then uses OCR technology to recognize the text and can translate it into over 90 different languages. You can also edit, listen to, and share the recognized and translated text.
Key features include text recognition in over 70 languages, translation to more than 90 languages, and the ability to listen to recognized and translated text in over 44 languages. It also offers text editing, copying, sharing capabilities, and a history to save all your translations.