When comparing Google Translate vs CamScanner, the Slant community recommends Google Translate for most people. In the question“What are the best OCR (Optical Character Recognition) apps for Android?” Google Translate is ranked 1st while CamScanner is ranked 3rd. The most important reason people chose Google Translate is:
After downloading the language package(s) over a connection, the app can be used offline for translations.
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Pros
Pro Can be used offline
After downloading the language package(s) over a connection, the app can be used offline for translations.
Pro Has a variety of mods
The Google Translate comes with a handful of modes that can be used in different scenarios:
-Typing Mode translates between 103 languages but requires typing;
-Camera Mode translates text from pictures in 37 languages;
-Conversation Mode offers instant, two-way speech translation in 32 languages;
-Handwriting Mode translates hand-written characters in up to 93 languages;
Pro Supports a lot of languages
This app can translate between 103 languages when used in typing mode.
Pro Two-way speech translation
When two speakers want to communicate in different languages, the app provides back-and-forth translation for both speakers (many apps work only in a single direction).
Pro Scan border recognition
Nearly perfect scan border recognition – and related adjustment possibilities
Pro Small Scan file size
The best small scan file size results so far (when adjusted correctly)
Pro PDF conversion
CamScanner scans documents directly into multi page PDF format.
Pro Ad-less free version
Pro Batch scanning
CamScanner allows users to scan multiple documents at the same time.
Pro Scanned documents can be stored in cloud storage
Free CamScanner accounts have access to 200 MB of free storage space. 10 GB storage space is available for full version license (monthly subscription).
Pro Secure
This app offers password protection for scanned documents.
Pro Balance indicator
Cons
Con Poor translation accuracy
Google Translate does well with single words, but takes a very literal approach to translating sentences.
Con Only one voice
Only female voice, no option to change it to make. Or use external tts engine.
Con Unnatural voices
Voices are very unnatural
Con No voice input offline
You can use the Camera and can type, but you cannot talk to translate if you're offline.
Con Nagging badges even in paid version
Even in the paid version disturbing badges for gaining "gifts" one cannot switch off.
Con Scan workflow not optimized
Scan (and saving results) workflow needs several more steps than it should.
Con Pro features requires subscription
Either monthly or yearly subscriptions are available at either $4.99/month or $49.99/year.