Apple Translate
Apple Translate: A free iPhone translator for offline speech and text, with audio playback and camera translation. Ranked #7 of 52 in Live Speech Translation Apps by our editors (8.6/10); pricing: Free plan; best for offline speech translation on iPhone.
At a glance
- Editor score8.6 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forOffline speech translation on iPhone
- Free planYes
- Paid fromNone
- Facts checked3 Oct 2026
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
Our verdict on Apple Translate
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 translations as Favorites. Its focus is practical language help on iOS rather than a cross-platform translation workspace.
Offline use is a notable fit for travel or other situations with limited connectivity: supported language data can be downloaded for on-device text and voice translation. Availability depends on the languages supported and downloaded. The app also plays audio translations, which makes spoken translation useful when reading a result is not enough. Camera-view and photo-library translation extend it to visible text, though offline behavior for those camera features is not established here.
The app is free and supports translation in apps including Safari, Messages, and Mail, so it fits naturally into common iPhone tasks. Its main tradeoff is platform scope: it is listed for iOS, not Android or desktop. Buyers who need offline speech and text translation on iPhone should consider it; those who need a verified two-way conversation mode or broader platform coverage should look at alternatives. Language availability also matters, so users should check that the languages they need are supported before relying on offline translation.
Apple Translate pricing
Apple Translate fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | None |
| Supported languages | Not verified |
| Conversation mode | Not verified |
| Offline translation | Not verified |
| Camera translation | Not verified |
| Platforms | Not verified |
| Conversation history | Not verified |
| Deployment | Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS |
| Built for | Solo (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | apple.com |
| Facts checked | 3 Oct 2026 |
Alternatives to Apple Translate
- Microsoft TranslatorLive conversation translation and captions, with mobile apps and cloud translation APIs.9.3
- Google TranslateA free speech translator with conversation and transcription features across web and mobile.9.2
- VoiceTraA focused, free option for checking spoken translations on iOS and Android.9.0
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