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App
iTranslate
Google Translate
Overall score
78
94
TaglineThe polished travel companionThe dependable all-rounder
Best for
TravelShoppingEducation
TravelShoppingFamily
Use-case fit
6
7
VerdictA polished travel companion for iPhone users who want dialects and offline translation on the go.If you want one free app that handles almost every language and situation, Google Translate is still the safest default.
Pros
  • Travel-focused design with dialect selection
  • Verb conjugation tables for language learners
  • Offline translation and voice in Pro
  • Supports nearly 250 languages — the widest coverage of any free app
  • Camera translation, handwriting, and voice conversation modes
  • Free offline packs for dozens of languages
Cons
  • Pro features require a subscription
  • Android and web versions are weaker than iOS
  • Translation quality is good but not class-leading
  • Quality drops on low-resource and long-tail languages
  • Privacy-sensitive text is processed on Google servers
  • Business document formatting is not its strength
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Quick takeaway

iTranslate leads this comparison with an overall score of 78. It is strongest for Travel and Shopping. Google Translate is the closest alternative at 94. Choose iTranslate if travel-focused design with dialect selection; pick Google Translate if supports nearly 250 languages — the widest coverage of any free app.