# 彩云小译 vs iNote

The clearest difference is rating: iNote at 4.8 against 彩云小译's 4.4. iNote also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 彩云小译's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 299). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 彩云小译 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and iNote sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iNote holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 彩云小译 has 2.6K ratings behind it against 299, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of 彩云小译's written reviews are positive against 91% of iNote's.

彩云小译 ships an update every 2 weeks, iNote every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 彩云小译 | iNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai/id1187138321/reviews) | **[4.8 (299 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inote-ideas-note-and-notebook/id1479356575/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 299 |
| Positive reviews | 87.8% of reviews | **90.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 140 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beijing ColorfulClouds Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1019385517) | [iDaily Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/364264742) |

## What reviewers say

### 彩云小译

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai/id1187138321)

This app provides real-time voice translation between Chinese, English, and Japanese. It also offers document, image, and website translation to break down language barriers for travelers, students, and professionals.

**Highlights:** Real-time voice translation, Simultaneous translation mode, Seamless voice recognition, PDF/DocX document translation, Image translation, Website translation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50000 word translation | $2.99 | one-time |
| Three-month VIP Membership | $6.99 | one-time |
| One-month SVIP Membership | $6.99 | one-time |
| 200000 word translation | $11.99 | one-time |
| One-year VIP Membership | $22.99 | one-time |


### iNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inote-ideas-note-and-notebook/id1479356575)

Capture inspiration and organize your thoughts with a robust note-taking app. Features include cloud sync, a notebook system for organization, and rich text formatting. Protect your ideas with passcode and backup options.

**Highlights:** Cloud Sync, Notebook System, Rich Text Formatting, Checklists, Passcode Protection, Picture Export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iNote Pro · Monthly Membership | $0.49 | per month |
| iNote Cloud 10 GB Special | $1.49 | per month |
| iNote Cloud 10 GB Monthly Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| iNote Cloud 10 GB Special | $13.99 | per year |
| iNote Cloud 10 GB Yearly Plan | $18.49 | per year |
| iNote Cloud 50 GB Special Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| iNote Cloud 50 GB Yearly Plan | $69.99 | per year |
| iNote Reset Passcode | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coffee for Developer | $2.99 | one-time |
| iNote Pro | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coffee for Designer | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful organization features
- 🚀 Efficient note-taking
- 🎨 Visually appealing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔒 Limited sync/backup options
- 🔍 Searching could be improved
- 💰 Subscription model for some features

**Reported bugs**

- Backup failures
- Rotated photos after insertion
- Lack of auto-capitalization

**Requested features**

- Markdown support
- Ability to reorder notebooks
- Improved photo/image handling
- Sync across devices
- Voice recording option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 彩云小译 free?

彩云小译 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is iNote free?

iNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 彩云小译 or iNote?

iNote is rated higher. 彩云小译 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while iNote averages 4.8 from 299 ratings.

### Do 彩云小译 or iNote have ads?

Neither 彩云小译 nor iNote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 彩云小译 or iNote?

彩云小译 ships an update every 2 weeks, and iNote every 6 weeks. Most recently, 彩云小译 was updated on October 26, 2026 and iNote on October 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*