# WIS vs HoneyNote

The clearest difference is update cadence: HoneyNote at every 3 days against WIS's every 3 weeks. HoneyNote also leads on iOS requirement (17.5 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WIS sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and HoneyNote sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for WIS against 4.5 for HoneyNote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 277 and 123 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of WIS's written reviews are positive against 65% of HoneyNote's.

WIS ships an update every 3 weeks, HoneyNote every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WIS | HoneyNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (277 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wis-all-languages-translator/id1634630959/reviews) | [4.5 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/honeynote-ai-note-taker-app/id6630385680/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **277** | 123 |
| Positive reviews | 58.6% of reviews | **64.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.5** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bushman, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/901998837) | [nomtasticapps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/285356710) |

## What reviewers say

### WIS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wis-all-languages-translator/id1634630959)

Instantly translate text from images using your camera. Simply point, click, and get accurate translations. Save translated photos for later use or sharing.

**Highlights:** Camera translation, Translate image text, Save translated photos, Point and click translation, Share translated images

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| What it say? PRO - All Access | $4.99 | per month |
| What It Say - Club PRO | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PRO - Unlimited Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PRO - Unlimited Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Secret Discount - All Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Secret Discount - All Access | $19.99 | per year |
| PRO - Unlimited Access | $24.99 | per year |
| What it Say? PRO - All Access | $29.99 | per year |
| PRO - Unlimited Access | $29.99 | per year |
| What it Say? PRO - All Access | $39.99 | per year |
| 1 Month Pass - All Access | $19.99 | one-time |
| PRO - Unlimited Access | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate translations
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Fast response time
- 💡 Real-time translation
- 💡 Offline capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Fails to recognize Japanese menu
- 🐛 Rasterized text too small
- 🐛 Does not translate by hovering
- 🐛 Spanish stayed in Spanish
- 🐛 OCR is a jumbled mess

**Reported bugs**

- Does not recognize Japanese menu
- Rasterized text in shared images is too small
- Spanish text remains untranslated
- OCR output is a jumbled mess
- Misleading free trial/lifetime offers

**Requested features**

- Improve sharing of translated images
- Support tapping the back of the phone for instant translation


### HoneyNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/honeynote-ai-note-taker-app/id6630385680)

Transform lecture recordings, audio, video, and web content into organized notes and interactive study materials. Generate flashcards and practice tests to enhance learning and exam preparation.

**Highlights:** AI-powered note generation, Flashcard creation, Interactive practice tests, Cross-device sync, Audio and video file support

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HoneyNote AI Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| HoneyNote AI Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| HoneyNote AI Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| HoneyNote AI Pr | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| HoneyNote AI Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| HoneyNote AI Pro | $99.99 | per year |
| HoneyNote AI Pro | $99.99 | per year |
| HoneyNote AI Pro | $129.99 | per year |
| HoneyNote AI Pro | $129.99 | per year |
| HoneyNote AI Pro | $149.99 | per year |
| HoneyNote AI Pro | Free | one-time |
| HoneyNote AI Pro | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient note-taking and summarization
- 👍 Helpful for studying and reviewing content
- 💡 Potential for PDF and text file integration
- 👍 Great customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Error messages and app crashes
- 🤔 Concerns about data privacy and security
- 💰 Perceived deception around free/paid tiers

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing and crashing
- Issues with free/paid tier access

**Requested features**

- Add PDF upload and text file support
- Improve stability and reduce error messages
- Provide more transparent and fair pricing options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WIS free?

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

### Is HoneyNote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WIS or HoneyNote?

WIS and HoneyNote are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 277 and 123 ratings respectively.

### Do WIS or HoneyNote have ads?

Neither WIS nor HoneyNote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WIS or HoneyNote?

WIS ships an update every 3 weeks, and HoneyNote every 3 days. Most recently, WIS was updated on September 24, 2026 and HoneyNote on September 18, 2026.

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