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iTranslate Translator

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iTranslate Translator is generally praised for its basic translation capabilities and ease of use, but recent reviews highlight significant issues with accuracy, functionality, and aggressive monetization, indicating a negative trajectory despite a high lifetime rating.

4.7★ lifetime (525,688) Free + in-app purchases since 2019 by Mosaic S.r.l. updated 1.1 mo ago recent negative 31% 120 reviews across 4 regions
Accuracy Concerns Monetization & Price Bugs & Functionality User Experience (Positive) Review Prompts
5★556
4★93
3★45
2★46
1★260
recent reviews across 4 regions, vs the 4.7★ lifetime average

iTranslate Translator is a popular app for language translation, with many users finding it helpful for basic communication and language learning. However, recent feedback indicates growing dissatisfaction with translation accuracy, various bugs, and a perceived shift towards aggressive in-app purchases and subscription models.

What users like

  • Effective for basic translations and language learningR1R3R4R10
  • User-friendly interface and fast response for many usersR6R7R9R12
  • Helpful pronunciation featureR47R50

What users complain about

  • Frequent issues with translation accuracy, especially for complex phrases or specific dialectsR3R8R15R22
  • Aggressive monetization and high subscription costs, with many features locked behind a paywallR18R31R345R353
  • Numerous bugs and functionality problems, including the app not loading, keyboard issues, and features not working as advertisedR11R20R24R39
  • Persistent and annoying requests for reviewsR38R70R76R108
  • Lack of support for certain languages or dialectsR2R60R116R163

Latest update · v17.4.75

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

Hey language lovers! Good news in every language: we've improved the app! Whether you say "better", "mejor", "migliore", or "meilleur"—it means the same thing: this update rocks! We've squashed some bugs and optimized performance so you can focus on breaking down language barriers, not app barriers. Keep translating, keep learning!

Recurring themes

Accuracy Concerns negative
Many users report that translations are frequently inaccurate, especially for nuanced phrases, specific dialects (e.g., Italian, European Portuguese, Argentinian Spanish, Japanese, Hungarian), or when dealing with slang and colloquialisms. Some find it only useful for basic words, while others report completely wrong or nonsensical translations. This issue appears to have worsened over time for some long-term users.R3R8R15R22
Monetization & Price negative
A significant number of recent reviews express frustration over the app's pricing model, with many features (like voice translation, photo translation, or continued use after a few translations) locked behind expensive subscriptions. Users feel misled by 'free' advertising and are annoyed by aggressive prompts to subscribe, with some annual costs cited as high as $520 or $87. This has led to many deleting the app.R18R31R345R353
Bugs & Functionality negative
Users report various technical issues, including the app not working or loading at all, especially after updates. Specific complaints include the keyboard integration failing, auto-correct interfering with foreign language typing, inability to save translation images, problems with camera translation (e.g., blurry text, no zoom), and difficulties changing languages on Apple Watch. Some users also note low sound volume for translations.R11R20R24R39
User Experience (Positive) positive
Despite the negative trends, many users still find the app easy to use, fast, and helpful for basic communication and language learning. Features like translation history and pronunciation assistance are appreciated. It is considered a valuable tool for travelers and students by some.R1R3R4R6
Review Prompts negative
A recurring complaint is the app's aggressive and frequent requests for users to rate it, even after they have already done so or paid for a subscription. This behavior is described as annoying and infuriating, leading some users to lower their ratings in protest.R38R70R76R108

Who it's for

This app is for users who need basic, quick translations and are willing to tolerate potential inaccuracies or pay for a subscription to unlock full features R3R15R345. It might be suitable for language learners looking for a supplementary tool R10 or travelers for simple communication . It is NOT for users who require highly accurate, real-time, or dialect-specific translations R2R8R60, or those unwilling to pay for a subscription R18R56.

Evidence note: The recent reviews show a strong negative trend, particularly concerning accuracy, bugs, and monetization, which contrasts with the high lifetime rating. Many positive reviews are very generic ('Good', 'Great app') without specific details, while negative reviews are highly detailed about problems. The developer's notes mention 'bug squashing' and 'performance optimization,' but recent reviews directly contradict this, reporting numerous new and ongoing bugs and performance issues.

Frequently asked

Is iTranslate Translator free to use?
While advertised as free, many users report that iTranslate Translator requires a subscription to access core features like voice translation, photo translation, or to continue using it after a few initial translations R56R81R345R353.
How accurate are iTranslate's translations?
Translation accuracy is mixed; many users find it good for basic words and phrases, but others report frequent inaccuracies, especially with complex sentences, idioms, or specific regional dialects like Italian, Argentinian Spanish, European Portuguese, or Japanese R3R8R15R37.
Does iTranslate offer real-time translation for calls or conversations?
Some users were disappointed that the app did not provide real-time call translation or user-friendly real-time conversation translation, requiring manual input instead R2R31.
Are there issues with the iTranslate keyboard or other features?
Yes, users have reported problems with the keyboard integration, such as it not loading words, disappearing, or auto-correcting in the wrong language R285. Other features like saving translation images, camera translation, and changing languages on Apple Watch have also been cited as buggy R371R404R410.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R1] 5/5 · US Exact translation: I’m so happy with the translation.
  2. [R3] 4/5 · US It’s decent: I think this app is very good at giving you languages at their basic level though it does struggle with words that even though they are from the language, they don’t translate it as they finish just a letter in the alphabet so go to app is good. there is some things that could be worked on like for example, when I try to translate the word on in French, it just gave me back on in Engl
  3. [R4] 5/5 · US Works good: The only reason I got this app is because I’m trying to pick up on a Romanian girl
  4. [R10] 5/5 · US Mrs:: Es excelente ayuda para mejorar mi segunda lengua "English" thank you.
  5. [R6] 5/5 · US User: Great experience so far.
  6. [R7] 5/5 · US Great product: Can’t live without it!
  7. [R9] 5/5 · US Great app: Thank you for this app!
  8. [R12] 5/5 · US Fun: Fun
  9. [R47] 5/5 · US Great help: Learning Biblical Hebrew so hearing the words for pronunciation is awesome!
  10. [R50] 4/5 · US Yes, Works well: Like the pronunciation feature
  11. [R8] 1/5 · US wrong answer: Its totally wrong answer !
  12. [R15] 5/5 · US it’s okay: it’s not very accurate honestly but it helps if i want to understand a language. good app overall. just needs some improvement with its accuracy.
  13. [R22] 1/5 · US Trash: Trash translations.
  14. [R18] 1/5 · US Costs more than Adobe: $520 a year? Are these people insane? Deleted.
  15. [R31] 1/5 · US Does not work as advertised: Had a client come in today who speaks only Spanish. I thought this was going to be real-time translation but I still had to put in what she said manually and had to type out my English. The creators of this app need to learn how to make it user friendly to get to the real time translation stage because I did not get there and I’ve been tinkering around with the app. An
  16. [R345] 3/5 · GB Payment: Although it’s a really good app. After a few translations it says you have to pay for pro to continue. But the translation are sometimes legit. I know Korean and when I translated it, it looked legit to me.
  17. [R353] 3/5 · GB This app is amazing: As I said this app is amazing but u have to pay for the launguges which is not so great but overall it’s Amazing
  18. [R11] 1/5 · US Terrible: It does not work
  19. [R20] 4/5 · US Works great, sometimes crashes randomly: This tool has been essential in Brazil. I don’t speak Portuguese, but have a little bit of Spanish. This thing helped fill in the gaps very well. Seems accurate up to over 95%. Only critique is once in a while, the app crashes if it has been open too long or translates more than a couple dozen times. Otherwise, worth every penny.
  20. [R24] 1/5 · US 😡😡😡: This app does not let me translate words
  21. [R39] 2/5 · US was a great translator: I have had the paid version for a number of years and liked it very much but the last few months it will not translate my typed entries! I am seriously considering dropping the App completely as this makes it very one dimensional and definitely not worth the $59.99 I am paying for the subscription. When I try to get help it says it is not available.
  22. [R38] 1/5 · US You are annoying me.: Even though I have rated you three times in a week and a half, you continually send me a barrage of requests for me to rate you. If you don’t leave me alone, I’m gonna give you one star. Knock it off already!
  23. [R70] 1/5 · US Stop Asking Me To Rate Every 5 Minutes: This is for irking me…
  24. [R76] 1/5 · US Stop asking me to rate the app: App works fine. Constant begging for a rating after I PAID for it earns it 1 star.
  25. [R108] 1/5 · US Stop asking for a review!: App works fine, but it asks me for a review every time I logon, infuriating!
  26. [R2] 1/5 · US No me gusto: La quiero es para traducir llamadas en inglés en tiempo real
  27. [R60] 1/5 · US iTranslator is terrible at European Portuguese!: There are definitely better apps that translate European Portuguese 🇵🇹
  28. [R116] 2/5 · US Language, no Khmer.: I’m a foreigner in Khmer and I Don’t see Khmer labeled on the languages, when I’m using the camera mode. Didn’t help.
  29. [R163] 1/5 · US Translator: Has no Hawaiian
  30. [R56] 1/5 · US Clickbait (not free): It is promoted as free of charge however it is not .. You hhave tu subscribe it
  31. [R81] 1/5 · US Forced purchase: Cannot use and test without purchase.
  32. [R37] 4/5 · US Itranslate: Inaccurate translation of the phrase "four score seven years ago...." From English into Spanish
  33. [R285] 3/5 · GB Clumsy and slow: Auto corrects in English when you are typing in another language. Very frustrating
  34. [R371] 3/5 · GB Can’t save translation images: Took out and dropped my subscription all within the hour when I found I couldn’t save translation images to camera roll. Other than that it looks to be a good App.
  35. [R404] 3/5 · GB Could be better: The option to translate a photo to text seems like it should be a standard feature, but it just does photos to speech (audio).
  36. [R410] 3/5 · GB Should have been a 5: I’ve been using this app for years and it’s always been pretty accurate. However, I’ve just installed it on my Apple Watch and I can’t change the language. According to the instructions on the app I need to press firmly, whatever that means, and then select my language. Makes no difference what I do, it’s stuck on Spanish which would be great if I wasn’t in France. Needs s

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store