Head-to-head · Live Speech Translation Apps
Apple Translate vs iTranslate
Apple Translate leads on 0 checks, iTranslate on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreApple Translate · 8.6/10
- Free planboth
Apple Translate scores higher on our rubric for live speech translation apps: 8.6 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.
Apple Translate is the better fit for offline speech translation on iPhone. iTranslate is the better fit for voice translation across mobile and desktop.
- Apple Translate fits best
Offline speech translation on iPhone
- iTranslate fits best
Voice translation across mobile and desktop
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Side by side
| Feature | Apple Translate 8.6/10 Visit ↗ | iTranslate 8.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.6 | 8.4 |
| Ranking | #7 in Live Speech Translation Apps | #8 in Live Speech Translation Apps |
| Best for | Offline speech translation on iPhone | Voice translation across mobile and desktop |
| Pricing model | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Built for | Solo | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Apple Translate 0/3 · iTranslate 0/3 | ||
| Offline translation | Not published | Not published |
| Camera translation | Not published | Not published |
| Conversation history | Not published | Not published |
| Specs | ||
| Supported languages | Not published | Not published |
| Conversation mode | Not published | Not published |
| Platforms | Not published | mobile |
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| Our verdict | Apple Translate is an iPhone app for translating typed or spoken words and phrases, aimed at people who want quick translation on a mobile device. It can also translate text viewed through the camera or in photos, and lets users save… Read the review → |
iTranslate brings text, voice, camera and website translation together for travelers, students and professionals who need language help across devices. Text translation covers more than 100 languages, while voice-to-voice translation,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Apple Translate — where it wins
- Downloads supported language data for offline, on-device translation
- Translates spoken words and plays audio translations
- Handles camera text, photo text, and Favorites
Where it doesn't
- Available on iOS only
- Offline translation depends on supported, downloaded languages
- No established two-way conversation mode
iTranslate — where it wins
- Translates text in more than 100 languages and supports voice-to-voice translation
- Offline mode uses downloadable language packs
- Available on web, Windows, macOS, iOS and Android
Where it doesn't
- The Free plan highlights text translation only
- Pro pricing is listed at 99.99, with no currency specified
- Live conversation details are not supplied
- Apple Translate8.6/10 · Free plan
A free iPhone translator for offline speech and text, with audio playback and camera translation.
Try Apple TranslateFull verdict → - iTranslate8.4/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial
A broad translation app with voice mode, offline packs and web, desktop and mobile access.
Visit iTranslateFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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