Google Translate vs Apple Translate

Google Translate9.2Visit ATApple Translate8.6Visit

Higher score Google Translate #2 in Live Speech Translation Apps 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Try Google Translate

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AT Apple Translate #7 in Live Speech Translation Apps 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Try Apple Translate

• Google Translate fits best

  Free speech translation across devices

• Apple Translate fits best

  Offline speech translation on iPhone

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Side by side

Feature	Google Translate 9.2/10 Visit ↗	ATApple Translate 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.6
Ranking	#2 in Live Speech Translation Apps	#7 in Live Speech Translation Apps
Best for	Free speech translation across devices	Offline speech translation on iPhone
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	iOS
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo
Features Google Translate 0/3 · Apple Translate 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	Not published
Our review
Pros	Translates speech with spoken output, plus conversation and transcription features Works on web, iOS, and Android, with offline language downloads Adds camera, document, website, handwriting, and typed-text translation	Downloads supported language data for offline, on-device translation Translates spoken words and plays audio translations Handles camera text, photo text, and Favorites
Cons	The consumer service is distinct from the separate metered Cloud Translation API Support channels are community and documentation Its broad translation tools may be more than needed for speech-only use	Available on iOS only Offline translation depends on supported, downloaded languages No established two-way conversation mode
Our verdict	Google Translate is a free consumer translation service for people who need to translate speech and other content on the web or mobile devices. It handles typed text, speech with spoken output, handwriting, images, documents, and website… Read the review →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Google Translate — where it wins

  • Translates speech with spoken output, plus conversation and transcription features
  • Works on web, iOS, and Android, with offline language downloads
  • Adds camera, document, website, handwriting, and typed-text translation

  Where it doesn't

  • The consumer service is distinct from the separate metered Cloud Translation API
  • Support channels are community and documentation
  • Its broad translation tools may be more than needed for speech-only use

• 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

• Google Translate9.2/10 · Free plan

  A free speech translator with conversation and transcription features across web and mobile.

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• ATApple Translate8.6/10 · Free plan

  A free iPhone translator for offline speech and text, with audio playback and camera translation.

  Try Apple TranslateFull verdict →