Reviews of WIS Picture: Photo Translator

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List of user reviews and ratings for WIS Picture: Photo Translator

Total ratings

4.80 (Rating count: 37)

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Review summary

User feedback is split but largely positive for travel use: the app is easy to use, provides fast translations, and overlays text on captured images for quick reading. The post-photo translation workflow is favored over hover-based solutions. However, several recurring complaints temper the enthusiasm: accuracy varies across languages (notably for Japanese), there is no live hover-translation, and pricing/trial terms have been described as confusing or deceptive by some users. Additionally, saving or printing shared overlays can reduce readability. Overall, the app is helpful for trips but has notable usability and pricing caveats.

Pros

Easy to use and travel-friendly; repeatedly praised for reliable translations when traveling.
Translations appear as overlays on the original image, making text readable without leaving the photo context.
Works by snapping a photo to translate (no hover-to-translate needed), offering a straightforward workflow.
Generally accurate and fast translations suitable for travel contexts.

Cons

Inconsistent accuracy and poor recognition for some languages (e.g., Japanese), per multiple reviews.
No hover-to-translate feature; users who want real-time hovering want this option.
Pricing/trial confusion and reports of misleading offers or charges (lifetime vs annual).
Overlay results can be hard to read when shared or printed, as overlays may become too small or rasterized.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 3.90

All time rating average: 4.80

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14% (5)

Date	Author	Comment
2025-07-03	el*****	It didn’t even recognize the Japanese menu. Used a different app that does the same functions as this app, and the better app translated the Japanese menu in 15 seconds accurately!
It didn’t even recognize the Japanese menu. Used a different app that does the same functions as this app, and the better app translated the Japanese menu in 15 seconds accurately!
2025-03-15	Te*****	The translation is working really well! Perhaps printing results (via share) could be improved if texts remain layovers instead of being incorporated into the picture itself, in which case texts could be too small to read, as they have been rasterised.
The translation is working really well! Perhaps printing results (via share) could be improved if texts remain layovers instead of being incorporated into the picture itself, in which case texts could be too small to read, as they have been rasterised.
2025-03-05	P2*****	Apple Translate app doesn’t have Cantonese translation and Google translate has, but only if you use the website version(not the app). This app has Cantonese translation built in from Apple translate into the app. Translations from DeepL makes more sense as it’s more conversational like. No more gibberish translations and trying to decipher what is written. It’s amazing how a dev can simply make someone else’s life much easier.
Apple Translate app doesn’t have Cantonese translation and Google translate has, but only if you use the website version(not the app). This app has Cantonese translation built in from Apple translate into the app. Translations from DeepL makes more sense as it’s more conversational like. No more gibberish translations and trying to decipher what is written. It’s amazing how a dev can simply make someone else’s life much easier.