Comparison

Panda Translate vs Secret Text

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

Head to head
About

Panda Translate

This app offers real-time voice translation and interpretation across dozens of languages, powered by advanced neural network technology for accurate communication. It's ideal for learning, work, travel, and international communication needs.

Highlights
  • Dozens of language translations
  • Real-time voice translation
  • Simultaneous interpretation
  • Advanced neural network engine
  • Adjustable speech rate
  • Intelligent translation engine adjustment
Features
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Support dozens of mainstream language translations to meet the needs of learning, work, going abroad, traveling, traveling, etc. Support voice translation, the most important is simultaneous interpretation. The Chinese-English translation of Panda Translation uses the most advanced Google neural network translation engine technology. Compared with traditional machine translation, the translation accuracy is significantly improved and the translation is more accurate. Use a panda translation to learn a foreign language. 【The main function】 Languages of translation: Support dozens of mainstream languages such as English, Japanese, Korean, French, Russian, Spanish, etc. English translation, translation abroad, travel translation, travel shopping are not worried. Streaming speech recognition, with the accompanying translation. 【Additional features】 Support adjustment of speech rate, support intelligent adjustment of translation engine according to network conditions to achieve accurate translation Instructions for auto-renewing subscriptions: Subscription duration and price: -1 month: ¥10 -12 months: ¥60 - New user discount: ¥1 for the first month, then ¥60 per year Additional Notes: - Subscription can be cancelled at any time in iTunes and Apple Store Apple ID settings. All prices are subject to local sales tax. - Payment will be made to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current auto-renew period. - Accounts will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period and the renewal fee will be determined. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - Cancellation of current subscription is not allowed during active subscription period. Privacy Policy: https://pages.flycricket.io/panda-translate/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://pages.flycricket.io/panda-translate/terms.html

About

Secret Text

Features
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Secret Text is a secure text translator, not a chat app. Download free and use one contact with unlimited encryption, decryption and fingerprint verification. A one-time Pro purchase unlocks unlimited contacts. No trial or subscription is required. It encrypts your plaintext into ciphertext that you can copy and paste through any messaging app (iMessage, WhatsApp, Telegram, WeChat, etc.), and decrypts ciphertext back into plaintext on the other end. How it works: 1. Add a contact and complete a guided handshake to establish an encrypted session 2. Verify identity fingerprints through a trusted channel 3. Type your message -> tap "Encrypt & Copy" -> paste the ciphertext into any messenger 4. Receive ciphertext -> tap "Paste & Decrypt" -> read the plaintext Security: - End-to-end encryption powered by Signal Protocol (X3DH + Double Ratchet) - AES-256-CBC with HMAC-SHA256 for every message - Per-message forward secrecy: compromising one key cannot decrypt past or future messages - Out-of-order message decryption support - Identity fingerprint verification through a trusted channel - All keys are generated and stored locally on your device Features: - Works with any messaging platform, no need to switch apps - Guided handshake wizard with step-by-step instructions - Contact management with session status at a glance - One free contact; one-time Pro purchase for unlimited contacts - Supports English, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese - Available on iOS and macOS with cross-platform session compatibility - Dark mode support Your messages stay private, no matter which messenger you use. Privacy Policy: https://covalith.com/legal/apps/secret-text/privacy/ Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/macapps/stdeula/

Screenshots

Panda Translate3 screens
Secret Text4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Secret Text at every 7 months against Panda Translate's every 36 months. Panda Translate's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Panda Translate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Secret Text sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Panda Translate ships an update every 36 months, Secret Text every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Panda Translate versus Secret Text: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPanda TranslateSecret Text
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (7 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 36 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Mac
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWHA CHAN建忠 黎

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Panda Translate

Subscriptions2
  • Auto Subscription Month$1.491 Month
  • Auto Subscription Year1 Month trial$9.491 Year
2 purchases

Secret Text

Subscriptions2
  • SecretText Premium3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • SecretText Premium3 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Panda Translate free?
Panda Translate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Secret Text free?
Secret Text is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Panda Translate or Secret Text have ads?
Neither Panda Translate nor Secret Text shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Panda Translate or Secret Text?
Panda Translate ships an update every 36 months, and Secret Text every 7 months. Most recently, Panda Translate was updated on October 21, 2026 and Secret Text on October 28, 2026.

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