Best Translation Camera Text Apps

231+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber is the household name in translation camera text, but it's far from the only option. We track 231+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Top Picks for Translation Camera Text

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
Camera Translator - AI OCR +#2

Camera Translator - AI OCR + by SMART WIDGET LABS COMPANY LIMITED

Instant Photo & Text Translate
Strong Contender
🔍 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
iTranslate Translator#3

iTranslate Translator by Mosaic S.r.l.

Translate Photo, Voice, Text
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
4.7😐(524K 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

More Translation Camera Text apps to explore

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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
(8.9K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Translator »
Translator »
Translator »
Text. Voice. Camera Translator
Free

Translate text, voice, or camera input into over 100 languages. Features real-time voice recognition, text scanning, and a phrasebook. Save translations and share them easily.

Translate 100+ languagesReal-time voice recognitionScan text with camera
🔧 Utilities
(8.5K)
free with in-app purchases
6
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
7
Translator GO: AI Translate
Translator GO: AI Translate
Translator GO: AI Translate
Photo, Voice, Text Translation
Free

Break down language barriers with AI-powered real-time translation for text, voice, and photos. Supports over 110 languages, with offline mode for travel and a phrasebook for essential communication.

AI-powered translationsReal-time voice translationCamera translation for photos
📊 Productivity
(20K)
free with in-app purchases
8
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
9
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
10
Air Translate Photo Translator
Air Translate Photo Translator
Air Translate Photo Translator
Text Scan - Easy Translation
Free

Instantly translate text from images using your device's camera. This app recognizes objects, locations, and text in over 50 languages, making it ideal for travel, business, and learning. Translate signs, documents, and more with powerful AI.

Scan and translate text from imagesObject and location recognitionSupports over 50 languages
📊 Productivity
(4.4K)
subscription
11
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
12
Translate AI - Live Translate
Translate AI - Live Translate
Translate AI - Live Translate
Text, Photo & Voice Translator
Free

Instantly translate text, voice, and camera input across over 100 languages. This AI-powered app facilitates live conversations, offers offline translation, and includes a handy translator keyboard for seamless communication.

Real-time voice translationText translationCamera translation (snap & translate)
🔍 Reference
(2.5K)
free with in-app purchases
13
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
14
OneDocs Scanner Translator
OneDocs Scanner Translator
OneDocs Scanner Translator
Ai Translate & Scan Camera OCR
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
15
Translator - Voice & Text
Translator - Voice & Text
Translator - Voice & Text
Translate Speech & Photo
Free

Instantly translate text, speech, and images across over 100 languages. Features advanced OCR for photo translation and automatic language detection. Supports offline translation and saving history.

Voice translatorTranslate using cameraTranslate from gallery images
🔍 Reference
(2.4K)
free with in-app purchases
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Daily Translate: AI Text Voice
Daily Translate: AI Text Voice
Daily Translate: AI Text Voice
AI,Text,Voice,Camera Translate
Free

This app offers efficient translation across over 100 languages using text, voice, camera, and conversation modes. It also provides daily vocabulary and phrases to aid language learning and communication in diverse global scenarios.

Text translation with pronunciationVoice translation for hands-free inputCamera translation for scanned documents
🌟 Lifestyle
(1.2K)
free
17
Translator +ㅤ
Translator +ㅤ
Translator +ㅤ
Translate Voice, Photo, Text
Free

Instantly translate text, voice, or photos across more than 130 languages. This app offers real-time voice translation, camera translation for signs and menus, and dictionary results with sample sentences. Save your translation history and favorites across your devices.

Translate 130+ languagesReal-time voice translationCamera translation for photos
📊 Productivity
(2.6K)
subscription
18
Hi Translate
Hi Translate
Hi Translate
Text, Camera, Voice Translate
Free

Instantly translate text, documents, menus, and signs using your camera or by typing. Communicate seamlessly with people speaking over 100 languages, making travel and international interactions effortless.

Text translationCamera image translationVoice translation
🔧 Utilities
(2.7K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Translate Now – Voice & Camera
Translate Now – Voice & Camera
Translate Now – Voice & Camera
Live Translation & Photo Scan
Free

Instantly translate text, voice, and camera input across over 100 languages. Save favorite translations and review your history. Ideal for travel, communication, and learning.

Text translationVoice translationCamera translation
🔧 Utilities
(100)
free with in-app purchases
20
ChinesePro: Chinese Translator
ChinesePro: Chinese Translator
ChinesePro: Chinese Translator
Chinese,Text,Photo,Learning
Free

This app offers professional Chinese translation services, including voice, camera, and text translation. It's designed to assist with Chinese travel and language learning by facilitating real-time conversations and translating various forms of text.

Voice translationCamera translationConversation mode
🔍 Reference
(4K)
free with in-app purchases