Comparison

Shakespeare lexicon, quotation vs Kotoba

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Shakespeare lexicon, quotation

Features
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Shakespeare Glossary, Lexicon and Quotation has investigated the meaning of every word that Shakespeare wrote. The app clarifies those words in Shakespeare whose senses or connotations may be unfamiliar to the modern reader, paying special attention to dialect forms, idioms, and colloquial phrases. It brings out the richness and subtley found in Elizabethan English. The resource for our app: - Shakespeare Lexicon and Quotation Dictionary by Alexander Schmidt - A General Glossary to Shakespeare's Works by Alexander Dyce - A Shakespeare Glossary by C. T. Onions 3 famous reference books in a single app It is an essential source for students, scholars, playgoers and readers of Shakespeare, and those interested in the history of the English language. ● main features: - bookmark and entry - search for an entry - external reference ● write note - You can write note for each entry ● create a list - You can create a list and add an entry into that list ● advanced search - Search an entry by using its meaning

About

Kotoba

This app offers real-time voice translation with ultra-low latency, predicting translations before you finish speaking. It aims to eliminate language barriers for seamless communication in meetings, travel, and international interactions.

Highlights
  • Ultra-low-latency speech-to-text and speech-to-speech translation
  • Predictive AI translation before speaking
  • Real-time live subtitles
  • Share and save translation results as text
  • Multilingual support
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"Kotoba" is a real-time voice simultaneous translation app developed by Kotoba Technologies, aiming to deliver the "world's best simultaneous translation experience." The app is built around Kotoba’s proprietary speech AI model, “Koto,” which supports our core translation languages, combined with external AI translation models for some other language pairs. ■ Privacy & AI Notice ・Kotoba records voice you choose to submit and generates transcripts/translations to provide real-time translation. ・We collect audio, transcripts/translations, and related account, device, and usage data. ・For individual users, unless you opt out, audio and transcripts may also be used to improve, evaluate, or train Kotoba's AI systems. ・Enterprise customer data is used only to provide the service and is not used for model training. ・Privacy Policy: https://dashboard.kotobatech.ai/privacy_en.html ■ Features ・Predictive AI simultaneous translation — translations can appear before you finish speaking ・Dialogue mode: connect by QR code and talk both ways in real time ・Supports a wide range of language pairs, centered around Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, and Spanish, with 21 input languages and 13 output languages in total. ・Real-time translation from the moment you speak (live subtitles) ・All you need is your smartphone—no need to hire expensive human interpreters or carry bulky dedicated translation devices ・Translation results can be shared and saved as text instantly ■ How to Use 1) Open the app 2) Press the microphone button and speak 3) Translations appear on screen in real time ■ Perfect for These Scenarios ・Don't want to miss what others say in online or in-person meetings ・Frustrated with the wait times and usability of conventional translation apps ・Want to have richer conversations with locals while traveling or on business trips abroad ・Want smoother customer service and reception for international visitors ■ Media & Events Featured on NHK, TV Tokyo, Forbes Japan, Abema TV News, and more. ■ Supported Languages Supports a wide range of language pairs, centered around Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, and Spanish, with 21 input languages and 13 output languages in total. The app is built around Kotoba’s proprietary speech AI model, “Koto,” which supports our core translation languages, combined with external AI translation models for some other language pairs. ■ Plans The Unlimited Plan (monthly/yearly) removes the 5-hour monthly usage limit. *Latency, accuracy, and predictive display may vary depending on network conditions, device performance, and ambient noise. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Experience the moment when language barriers disappear—download now. © 2026 Kotoba Technologies Inc.

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Kotoba4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Kotoba at Free against Shakespeare lexicon, quotation's $1.99. Kotoba also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 106 months). Shakespeare lexicon, quotation's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.7.11). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Kotoba is free to download; Shakespeare lexicon, quotation costs $1.99 up front. Kotoba sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $99.99 per month. Shakespeare lexicon, quotation asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shakespeare lexicon, quotation ships an update every 106 months, Kotoba every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Shakespeare lexicon, quotation versus Kotoba: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShakespeare lexicon, quotationKotoba
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—4.5 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—56.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—19 — better
Update frequencyEvery 106 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.7.11
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTrung Nguyen(株)Kotoba Technologies Japan

In-app purchases

None

Shakespeare lexicon, quotation

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Kotoba

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Monthly3 Days trial$99.991 Month
  • Unlimited Plan$999.991 Year
One-time1
  • Day pass$9.99

Questions

Is Shakespeare lexicon, quotation free?
Shakespeare lexicon, quotation costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kotoba free?
Kotoba is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shakespeare lexicon, quotation or Kotoba have ads?
Neither Shakespeare lexicon, quotation nor Kotoba shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shakespeare lexicon, quotation or Kotoba?
Shakespeare lexicon, quotation ships an update every 106 months, and Kotoba every 8 days. Most recently, Shakespeare lexicon, quotation was updated on September 21, 2026 and Kotoba on October 28, 2026.

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