Best Translator Apps

243+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

If you already know Google Translate, this is the deeper bench. 243+ translator apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of May 2026.

Top Picks for Translator

Google Translate#1

Google Translate by Google LLC

Text, Photo & Voice Translator
Editor's Choice
🔍 Reference
4.3😊(83K ratings)
FreeAds
#1in 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
Microsoft Translator#2

Microsoft Translator by Microsoft Corporation

Translate 100+ languages
Strong Contender
📊 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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance with certain language pairs
  • 🔍 Lack of detailed translation options (e.g. Pinyin for Chinese)
  • 🗑️ Difficult to clear translation history
Translate Now - AI Translator#3

Translate Now - AI Translator by AIR APPS SYSTEMS, UNIPESSOAL, LDA

Text, Photo & Voice Translator
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.7😐(333K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#1in Reference
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great app
  • 🚀 Precise translations
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Helpful for learning languages

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable translations
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🔒 Subscription required for full functionality

More Translator apps to explore

4
Translate
Translate
Translate
by Apple Inc.
Free

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.

Text translation with integrated keyboardsCamera translation for real-time and photo textAutomatic speech detection for conversations
🔧 Utilities
(8.7K)
free
5
iTranslate Translator
iTranslate Translator
iTranslate Translator
Translate Photo, Voice, Text
Free

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.

Text translation in over 100 languagesVoice-to-voice conversationsCamera translation (Lens & AR Mode)
📊 Productivity
(524K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Speak & Translate - Translator
Speak & Translate - Translator
Speak & Translate - Translator
Voice and Text Translation
Free

Communicate globally with voice and text translation in over 100 languages. Features include offline mode for remote areas, camera-based menu translation, and automatic language detection. Offers both free and premium functionalities for seamless communication.

Voice and text translationOffline modeSnap Mode camera translation
📊 Productivity
(257K)
freemium
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
Translator: Language Translate
Translator: Language Translate
Translator: Language Translate
Translate Now - Translator
Free

Break down language barriers with this advanced translation tool. It offers real-time text, speech, and image translation, along with a built-in dictionary and customization options for seamless global communication.

Real-time text translationSpeech translationImage text recognition
📊 Productivity
(1.2K)
free with in-app purchases
9
DeepL Translate
DeepL Translate
DeepL Translate
Translate photos, speech, text
Free

Instantly translate text from your camera, photos, speech, or files. Explore alternative translations, save favorites, and hear translations read aloud. Offers advanced features like glossary and tone selection with a paid plan.

Real-time camera translationPhoto translationSpeech dictation and text-to-speech
🔍 Reference
(13K)
free with in-app purchases
10
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
11
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
12
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
13
Yandex Translate
Yandex Translate
Yandex Translate
Translator & dictionary
Free

Translate text between over 100 languages, both online and offline. Features include photo translation, voice input, a built-in dictionary with usage examples, and website translation. Save your favorite translations and access your history easily.

Offline translation for 10+ languagesTranslate text from photosVoice input and output
🔍 Reference
(7.3K)
free
14
Instant Voice Translate
Instant Voice Translate
Instant Voice Translate
Voice, Photo & Text Translator
Free

This app offers real-time voice, image, and text translation across over 70 languages, powered by ChatGPT. It features a split-screen mode for bilingual conversations and offline translation capabilities, making it ideal for travel and cross-cultural communication.

Real-time voice translationSplit-screen bilingual chatImage text translation
🔍 Reference
(6.6K)
freemium
15
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
16
Voice Translator: AI Translate
Voice Translator: AI Translate
Voice Translator: AI Translate
All Languages Chat Translation
Free

This AI-powered translator facilitates seamless communication across over 100 languages. It offers instant voice, text, and photo translations, with customizable tone and speed, and even includes an offline phrasebook for situations without internet access.

Instant voice translationsOn-the-spot photo translationReal-time messaging translation
🔍 Reference
(93K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Naver Papago - AI Translator
Naver Papago - AI Translator
Naver Papago - AI Translator
A smart AI translator
Free

This AI-powered translation tool supports 14 languages for text, voice, image, and website translations. It offers offline capabilities, conversation mode, and handwriting recognition to assist with language learning and communication during travel or business.

Real-time text translationImage translationVoice translation
🔍 Reference
(3.4K)
free with in-app purchases
18
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
19
iTranslate Converse
iTranslate Converse
iTranslate Converse
Real-time voice translator
Free

This app transforms your phone into a real-time voice translation device. It supports natural conversations in 38 languages with automatic language detection and superior accuracy, even in noisy environments. Transcripts of your conversations can also be viewed and exported.

Real-time voice translationSupports 38 languagesAutomatic language detection
✈️ Travel
(5.3K)
free with in-app purchases
20
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

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