# Focus Space vs Talking Translator

The clearest difference is rating: Focus Space at 4.6 against Talking Translator's 4.3. Talking Translator's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (277 vs 57). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Focus Space sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Talking Translator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Focus Space holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 57 and 277 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Focus Space's written reviews are positive against 50% of Talking Translator's.

Focus Space ships an update every 2 months, Talking Translator every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focus Space | Talking Translator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-space-work-study-timer/id1533665548/reviews)** | [4.3 (277 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-translator-text-and-voice/id1630723338/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 57 | **277** |
| Positive reviews | **55.6% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 95 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aliaksei Prazhenik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1054910351) | [Alexey Beschetnikov](https://appshunter.io/developer/546658311) |

## What reviewers say

### Focus Space

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-space-work-study-timer/id1533665548)

Enhance concentration with customizable timers for focused work, study, or any activity. Track progress, set reminders, and create personalized schedules to boost productivity and reduce stress.

**Highlights:** Activity timer for focused sessions, Pomodoro timer with custom intervals, Playlist timer for daily routines, Daily focus reminders, Progress tracking and statistics, Customizable focus sessions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Productivity & Focus | $2.99 | per month |
| Focus Timer Yearly (60% off) | $14.99 | per year |
| Annual Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $34.99 | one-time |


### Talking Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-translator-text-and-voice/id1630723338)

This app acts as a portable translator, converting spoken words into text and then translating them into your chosen language in real-time. It supports numerous languages for both speech recognition and translation, with an offline mode available. The app also offers voice output for translated text, benefiting users with hearing impairments.

**Highlights:** Speech recognition in 32 languages, Real-time on-the-fly translation, Over 30 dictation and translation languages, 99% speech recognition accuracy, Offline translation mode, Voice acting of translated text

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Translate | $4.99 | per month |
| Translate 1 Year | $32.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focus Space free?

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

### Is Talking Translator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Focus Space or Talking Translator?

Focus Space is rated higher. Focus Space averages 4.6 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Talking Translator averages 4.3 from 277 ratings.

### Do Focus Space or Talking Translator have ads?

Neither Focus Space nor Talking Translator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focus Space or Talking Translator?

Focus Space ships an update every 2 months, and Talking Translator every 2 weeks. Most recently, Focus Space was updated on September 15, 2026 and Talking Translator on October 15, 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.*