JReader vs Silsigan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JReader
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Read text aloud from your camera in a variety of natural voices. Choose from different voices both male and female. Blend different voices to create your own unique voice in the app!
Silsigan
This app provides real-time speech transcription and translation in multiple languages. It supports background recording and saving sessions for later review, making it ideal for lectures, conversations, and travel.
- Real-time transcription and translation
- Line-by-line translation mode
- Save sessions with audio recording
- Share sessions as text files
- Cloud sync across devices
- Background recording
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Silsigan translates speech in real time. Just press record and start talking — see your words transcribed and translated instantly, line by line. HOW IT WORKS Speak in any language. Silsigan detects what you're saying, transcribes it live, and translates it into your chosen target language. You can also translate what’s playing on the device — a Zoom meeting, a YouTube video, or a class recording. TARGET LANGUAGES • Vietnamese • English • Turkish • Chinese • Korean • Japanese • Thai • Malay • Russian • Indonesian • Arabic • Persian FEATURES • Real-time transcription and translation powered by advanced speech AI • Line-by-line mode that pairs each spoken segment with its translation • Save sessions with full audio recording for later review • Share sessions as text files • Cloud sync across your devices • Background recording — keep translating while using other apps • Works for lectures, conversations, meetings, and travel BUILT FOR REAL CONVERSATIONS Silsigan handles long sessions with ease. Record a 2-hour lecture or a quick conversation — the app stays reliable throughout. Pause and resume recording without losing any audio.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: JReader at 14.0 against Silsigan's 16.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. JReader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Silsigan sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JReader | Silsigan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 218 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jay Pathak | Hajun Park |
In-app purchases
JReader
- JReader Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
- JReader Premium Lifetime$19.99
Silsigan
- 1 Hour$0.99
- 5 Hours$3.99
- 10 Hours$5.99
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- 30 Hours$14.99
- 50 Hour$24.99









