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Google Translate

Translation · Free
S Tier
Best in class · #6 of 40
92
4.3★84.0K ratings
Freeprice
1dsince update

What is Google Translate?

Google Translate is a Reference app for translating between up to 249 languages. The listing describes text, dictation, camera and photo translation, conversation mode, near real-time transcription, handwriting input, offline translation, and a phrasebook for saving words. Feature support varies by language.

Pricing. Google Translate is free, with no in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

  • Translating typed text between two languages
  • Translating text in signs or menus with the camera
  • Holding a bilingual conversation with someone speaking another language

Screenshots

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Why this app is in S tier

Google Translate scores 92 out of 100: rating 76, rating count 91, App Store search rank 100, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Description

Translate between up to 249 languages. Feature support varies by language: • Text: Translate between languages by typing • Offline: Translate with no internet connection • Instant camera translation: Translate text in images instantly by just pointing your camera • Photos: Translate text in taken or imported photos • Dictation: Translate spoken words and phrases • Conversations: Translate bilingual conversations on the fly • Transcribe: Continuously translate someone speaking a different language in near real-time • Handwriting: Draw text characters instead of typing • Phrasebook: Star and save translated words and phrases for future reference Permissions notice: • Microphone for speech translation • Camera for translating text via the camera • Photos for importing photos from your library Translations between the following languages are supported: Abkhaz, Acehnese, Acholi, Afar, Afrikaans, Albanian, Alur, Amharic, Arabic, Armenian, Assamese, Avar, Awadhi, Aymara, Azerbaijani, Balinese, Baluchi, Bambara, Baoulé, Bashkir, Basque, Batak Karo, Batak Simalungun, Batak Toba, Belarusian, Bemba, Bengali, Betawi, Bhojpuri, Bikol, Bosnian, Breton, Bulgarian, Buryat, Cantonese, Catalan, Ce

Compare in Translation

MeasureGoogle TranslateMicrosoft TranslatorTranslator Guru
TierSSS
Score92 / 10094 / 10091 / 100
Rating4.3 ★4.8 ★4.6 ★
Ratings84.0K158K54.0K
Latest ratings · 180d2.3 ★ · 20 reviews2.3 ★ · 20 reviews—
Last update1d ago112d ago74d ago
PriceFreeFree downloadFree + IAP

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Questions about Google Translate

Does it work without an internet connection?

It supports offline translation: Translate with no internet connection. Feature support varies by language, so check which features work for your language pair.

Which languages are supported?

It translates between up to 249 languages and includes a long list of supported languages, such as English, Spanish, French, Chinese (Simplified) and Japanese.

What permissions does the app ask for?

The listing names three: microphone for speech translation, camera for translating text via the camera, and photos for importing photos from your library.

Is Google Translate free?

Yes. Google Translate is free on the App Store, with no in-app purchases.

What is Google Translate good for?

Google Translate is built for translating typed text between two languages, translating text in signs or menus with the camera, holding a bilingual conversation with someone speaking another language. It sits in the translation list on AppTierList.

Is Google Translate worth it?

Google Translate is S tier, ranked #6 of 40 translation apps with a score of 92 out of 100, from a 4.3 App Store rating across 83,960 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 5 apps rank above it.

How does Google Translate compare to Microsoft Translator?

Google Translate is S tier at 92; Microsoft Translator is S tier at 94. Microsoft Translator ranks higher. Google Translate is free, with no in-app purchases, Microsoft Translator is free to download.

How often is Google Translate updated?

Google Translate was updated 1 days ago, which counts in its favour.

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All the facts

List
Translation
Tier
S (Best in class)
Score
92 / 100
Rank in list
#6 of 40
Ranking certainty
settled
Price
Free
App Store rating
4.3 out of 5
Number of ratings
83,960
Recent reviews
2.3 from 20 in the last 180 days
Current version
(1 days ago)
App Store data read
App Store category
Reference
Good for
Translating typed text between two languages, Translating text in signs or menus with the camera, Holding a bilingual conversation with someone speaking another language
Requires
iOS 18.0 or later
Size
251 MB
Age rating
4+
Languages
76
Developer pages
Website · Support · Privacy policy
Maker
unclaimed
As data
JSON · why it ranks here

Ranking refreshed · how it is computed