iTranslate: offline mode and voice conversation are Pro-only
iTranslate translates text for free, but offline mode, camera translation, and voice conversation sit behind a Pro subscription. We check what's actually free.
iTranslate is the one app in this roundup where a meaningful chunk of the features people expect from free competitors is sold separately as a Pro subscription.
What's free
Text translation across 100+ languages and a ready-made phrasebook of 250+ phrases — enough for basic needs without paying anything, per the developer.
Dictionaries and synonyms, plus switching between dialects of the same language.
Widgets and flashcards for learning words and phrases from the home screen.
What Pro unlocks
Offline translation — something Google Translate and Apple's built-in Translate app offer for free.
Camera translation (the Lens feature) and AR mode for translating objects in real time — the paid equivalent of Google's free camera translation.
Real-time voice conversation and on-the-fly website translation.
Who it's for
Anyone who only needs basic text translation and a phrasebook without paying for a subscription. If offline mode, camera translation, or voice conversation matter, Google Translate offers the same functionality without a subscription at all.
The rest of the picks are in our best translator apps roundup.
Common questions
- Is iTranslate available on Android?
- Yes, on both iPhone and Android. We checked both stores on September 21, 2026.
- Does iTranslate work offline?
- Only with a Pro subscription. The free tier requires an internet connection for text translation and the phrasebook; offline mode is one of the features the developer positions behind Pro, not the free tier.
- Is iTranslate free?
- Partly. Text translation across 100+ languages, a 250+ phrase phrasebook, and dictionaries are free. Camera translation (Lens), AR mode, offline translation, and real-time voice conversation are Pro subscription features, per the developer.