Best Translations Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated October 2026

If you already know Google Translate, this is the deeper bench. 248+ 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)NoNoOct 2026
2TranslateTranslateFree2.3★ (9.9K)NoNoOct 2026
3Microsoft TranslatorMicrosoft TranslatorFree4.8★ (158K)NoNoOct 2026
4Translate Free - Language Translator & DictionaryTranslate Free - Language Translator & DictionaryFree4.7★ (14K)NoNoOct 2026
5iTranslate TranslatoriTranslate TranslatorFree4.7★ (531K)NoYesOct 2026
6Instant Voice TranslateInstant Voice TranslateFree4.6★ (8.4K)YesYesOct 2026
7CrossTranslate:AI TranslatorCrossTranslate:AI TranslatorFree5.0★ (2)YesYesSep 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
#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
  • 👍 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😞(9.9K 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
Microsoft Translator#3

Microsoft Translator by Microsoft Corporation

Translate 100+ languages
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
4.8😊(158K ratings)
Free
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Break down language barriers with this app that translates text, speech, images, and group conversations in over 100 languages. It's ideal for travelers, students, and professionals needing to communicate across cultures.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent translation accuracy
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🔒 Secure and private
  • 💡 Offline translation capability
  • 🗣️ Accurate voice translation
  • 📚 Extensive language support

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance with certain language pairs
  • 🔍 Lack of detailed translation options (e.g. Pinyin for Chinese)
  • 🗑️ Difficult to clear translation history
  • 🔌 Requires internet connection for some features
  • 💻 Suboptimal experience on tablets and larger screens

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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 — 17 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 248+ 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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