# Translator with Speech vs Cultran

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Translator with Speech at 15K against Cultran's 1. Translator with Speech also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Cultran's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Translator with Speech sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Cultran sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cultran holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Translator with Speech has 15K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Translator with Speech's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cultran's.

Translator with Speech ships an update every 5 weeks, Cultran every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Translator with Speech | Cultran |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translator-with-speech/id392264578/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cultran/id6766310945/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 79.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 66 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Sparkling Design and Infotech Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711169094) | [Enrique Franco Scherer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896275321) |

## What reviewers say

### Translator with Speech

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translator-with-speech/id392264578)

Instantly translate text into 88 languages with spoken pronunciations. Features optional speech-to-text for 23 languages, allowing spoken input. Offline playback of saved translations is also available.

**Highlights:** Translate 88 languages, Speech to text input, Pronounces translations, Offline translation playback, Transliteration support, Sleek user interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| English Language Speech Input | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spanish Speech Input | $0.99 | one-time |
| French Speech Input | $0.99 | one-time |
| Italian Speech Input | $0.99 | one-time |
| Japanese Speech Input | $0.99 | one-time |
| Russian Speech Input | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove the ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chinese Language Speech Input | $0.99 | one-time |
| Translate text from your Camera | $0.99 | one-time |
| Speech input for all languages | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly
- 🚀 Fast and accurate translations
- 🔊 Helpful voice pronunciation
- 💡 Useful for learning languages
- 🌍 Great for travel and communication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔇 Voice translation not available for all languages
- 💸 Paid features required for some functionality
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🔍 Limited language options

**Reported bugs**

- Translations not always accurate, especially for complex sentences
- Voice recognition issues, especially for non-English languages
- Crashes or freezes when switching between languages

**Requested features**

- Add more language options, especially less common ones
- Improve voice recognition and pronunciation features
- Allow disabling of voice output for privacy
- Provide offline translation capabilities
- Add ability to save/export translations


### Cultran

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cultran/id6766310945)

This app provides culturally nuanced translations for travelers and digital nomads. It goes beyond literal meaning to capture tone, formality, and local context, offering translations via voice, camera, or text. Users can specify conversation rules to ensure accurate and polite communication.

**Highlights:** Context-aware translations, Voice, camera, and text input, Cultural notes and explanations, Pronounceable translations for practice, Alternate phrasing generation, Conversation history management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cultran Pro Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Cultran Pro Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Cultran Pro 6 Months | $59.99 | per 6 months |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Translator with Speech free?

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

### Is Cultran free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Translator with Speech or Cultran?

Cultran is rated higher. Translator with Speech averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Cultran averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Translator with Speech or Cultran have ads?

Both Translator with Speech and Cultran show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Translator with Speech or Cultran?

Translator with Speech ships an update every 5 weeks, and Cultran every 3 weeks. Most recently, Translator with Speech was updated on November 6, 2026 and Cultran on October 31, 2026.

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