Best Translations Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated October 2026

If you already know Google Translate, this is the deeper bench. 249+ translations apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of October 2026.

Compare top Translations Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Google TranslateGoogle TranslateFree4.3★ (84K)NoNoNov 2026
2TranslateTranslateFree2.4★ (10K)NoNoNov 2026
3Translate Free - Language Translator & DictionaryTranslate Free - Language Translator & DictionaryFree4.7★ (14K)NoNoNov 2026
4Microsoft TranslatorMicrosoft TranslatorFree4.8★ (158K)NoNoNov 2026
5Arc Translate: Live TranslatorArc Translate: Live TranslatorFree5.0★ (3)YesYesOct 2026
6Translator : Dialogue & TextTranslator : Dialogue & TextFree4.3★ (9)NoYesNov 2026
7iTranslate TranslatoriTranslate TranslatorFree4.7★ (532K)NoYesNov 2026
8Latin – English DictionaryLatin – English Dictionary$0.99—NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Translations

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
Translate#2
2.3😞(10K ratings)
Free
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Instantly translate spoken words, typed text, and text captured by your camera between numerous languages. This app offers real-time conversation translation, offline capabilities, and a built-in dictionary for enhanced understanding.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate translations
  • 👍 Helpful for travel and communication
  • 🔒 Secure with on-device processing
  • 💡 Integrates well with other apps

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent language detection
  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
  • 👎 Limited language options
  • 👎 Confusing and unintuitive UI
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This app provides free language translation and dictionary services for 59 languages. It features translation history, the ability to request new languages, and user feedback for improved accuracy. Translations can be sent via email and viewed in a zoomable format for easy communication.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Fast and accurate translations
  • 💡 Supports multiple languages
  • 👍 Helpful for communication with non-English speakers
  • 👍 Simple and straightforward interface

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connectivity issues
  • 💰 Some features require paid upgrade
  • 🔍 Lack of clear instructions on all features
  • 📢 Intrusive ads

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FAQ about Translations

What are the best translations apps for iPhone?
Google Translate tops our translations apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.3-star average from 84K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top translations apps we rank are free to download, including Google Translate and Translate.
Google Translate has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 249+ translations apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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