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8 Best Free Free Translation Apps of 2026

By the Rankozo research desk · Updated November 12, 2026

8 of the 8 tools in our best free translation apps ranking offer a permanent free plan. Google Translate scores highest among them at 9.4 out of 10.

1. 01

   Google Translate

   travelers who need the widest language coverage and offline packs

   Free in the US App Store with no in-app purchases listed

   Full entry, No. 1 overall

   Paid from

   Free

   Score 9.4

2. 02

   Microsoft Translator

   travelers who want a free second opinion with offline packs

   Free; the US App Store listing says it translates in over 100 languages for free

   Full entry, No. 2 overall

   Paid from

   Free

   Score 8.9

3. 03

   Apple Translate

   iPhone owners who want private, offline translation in major languages

   Free from Apple in the US App Store

   Full entry, No. 3 overall

   Paid from

   Free

   Score 8.8

4. 04

   DeepL Translate

   students translating essays, emails and documents with a choice of tone

   Free to download; in-app subscriptions from $10.49 a month in the US App Store

   Full entry, No. 4 overall

   Paid from

   $10.49

   Score 8.6

5. 05

   Naver Papago

   travelers and students working with Korean, Japanese or Chinese

   Free in the US App Store with no in-app purchases listed

   Full entry, No. 5 overall

   Paid from

   Free

   Score 8.6

6. 06

   Yandex Translate

   readers translating Russian, Turkish or European languages into English offline

   Free; the US App Store listing calls it a free translator that works offline

   Full entry, No. 6 overall

   Paid from

   Free

   Score 8.5

7. 07

   Reverso Context

   language students checking how a phrase is used in context

   Free version; Premium $4.99 a month with a 7-day free trial or $39.99 a year in the US App Store

   Full entry, No. 7 overall

   Paid from

   $4.99

   Score 7.9

8. 08

   iTranslate Translator

   travelers who want a phrasebook and voice-to-voice translation in one app

   Free download; iTranslate PRO $99.99 a year in the US App Store, about $8.33 a month; weekly $9.99

   Full entry, No. 8 overall

   Paid from

   $8.33

   Score 7.5

Scores and prices come from our Best Free Translation Apps ranking, which uses one method for every tool. Questions or corrections: editorial@rankozo.com