Comparison

Verba vs SnapText

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

Head to head
About

Verba

Features
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Verba is your all-in-one AI language translator and travel companion. Using cutting-edge AI, Verba translates voice, text, and images in real time so you can connect with anyone, anywhere. It supports 100+ languages (English, Spanish, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, and more). 1. Live Voice & Conversation: Speak naturally in any language. Verba’s real-time voice translator and two-way live translation make conversations easy. The app even suggests handy talking points and phrases so you can chat smoothly in restaurants, airports, or with new friends abroad. 2. Immersive AR Translation: Point your camera at text (signs, menus, instructions) to get instant translations overlaid right on your screen. This immersive translation feature means you’ll never have to guess or type a word again. 3. Transkriptor & TransKit: Verba includes powerful speech and translation tools. The Transkriptor converts spoken words to text and translates them instantly, while the TransKit combines voice, text, and photo translation features in one seamless toolkit. 4. Document & PDF Translator: Upload PDFs, documents, or text files and Verba maintains the original formatting while translating every word. Perfect for reading foreign contracts, menus, or research papers in seconds. 5. Language Learning & Chat: Practice with Verba’s AI tutor. Engage in roleplay scenarios (booking hotels, asking directions), get instant grammar and pronunciation feedback, and expand your vocabulary with a built-in phrasebook. 6. Offline Mode & Phrasebook: Download language packs and save favorite phrases for offline use. Your personal phrasebook ensures quick access to essential translations (like "Where is the hospital?" or "No peanuts, please") anytime, anywhere. Verba’s friendly interface and mascot make translation fun. No clunky menus or ads – just instant understanding in your pocket. Whether you’re a global traveler, international business professional, or language learner, Verba is the perfect language translator app for breaking down barriers. Download Verba today and start talking. WHO IS VERBA FOR? For the Global Traveler Navigate airports, read local transit maps, and interact with locals confidently. Verba removes the anxiety of travel so you can focus on the experience. For International Business Break down communication silos in your team. Translate emails, documents, and meeting notes instantly. Ensure your message is clear, professional, and accurate. For Language Learners and Students Don't just memorize flashcards; use the language. Verba helps you understand context, learn correct pronunciation, and bridge the gap between classroom learning and the real world. Verba supports text, voice, and camera translation for over 100 languages, including: English, Spanish (Traductor de espaΓ±ol), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Hindi, Turkish, Dutch, Vietnamese, and many more. PRIVACY & SECURITY Your privacy is our priority. Verba is designed with secure, encrypted data processing to keep your conversations and documents private. We utilize on-device processing where possible to ensure your data stays on your phone. Upgrade to Verba Pro for: 1, Unlimited PDF and Document Translation 2. Full Offline Mode for all supported regions 3. Unlimited AI Chat Practice 4. Ad-Free Experience Terms of Use - https://verba-app.org/terms-of-use Privacy Policy - https://verba-app.org/privacy-policy

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SnapText

Features
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Turn printed text into digital text in seconds. SnapText scans textbooks, notes, and documents with your camera, then lets you ask an AI tutor anything about what you just captured. β€” Point and capture β€” Aim at any page. A yellow frame shows what SnapText will read. Pinch to zoom, move it with two fingers. Live OCR recognizes text right inside the camera view, so you can check accuracy before saving. β€” Clean results every time β€” Remove noise and OCR artifacts with one tap. Use offline cleanup for privacy, or server-side cleanup for longer passages. Copy the cleaned text straight into any app. β€” Ask your AI tutor β€” Open a saved scan and tap "Ask AI". Get explanations, step-by-step solutions, summaries, or translations. The AI uses the full scanned text as context, so answers stay focused on what you actually captured. β€” Offline OCR keeps you private β€” Recognition runs entirely on your device using Apple Vision. Your camera feed never leaves your phone. Only AI chat needs a network connection. β€” Everything saved, always with you β€” Every saved scan stores both the original image and recognized text. Zoom into images with pinch gestures, copy text to any app, and revisit every study session in one library. β€” 24 recognition languages β€” English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Arabic, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Dutch, Polish, Swedish, Finnish, Turkish, Indonesian, Malay, Vietnamese, Thai, and Hindi. β€” Made for students and professionals β€” β€’ Study math, chemistry, biology, and history with step-by-step AI explanations β€’ Digitize class notes, research papers, and meeting notes β€’ Translate foreign textbooks as you read β€’ Pull quotes and citations straight into essays β€’ Extract receipts, labels, and handouts into searchable text Core OCR features require no sign-up. Start scanning in under 10 seconds. Terms of Service: https://shofj.com/en/apps/snap-text/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Verba4 screens
SnapText4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Verba at none against SnapText's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Verba sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and SnapText sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Verba versus SnapText: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVerbaSnapText
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsβ€”
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size120 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHUMAN DATA SG PTE. LTD.Sho Fujimoto

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Verba

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Plan$2.997 Days
  • Annual Plan3 Days trial$19.991 Year
1 purchases

SnapText

Subscriptions1
  • SnapText Pro$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Verba free?
Verba is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SnapText free?
SnapText is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Verba or SnapText have ads?
SnapText shows ads; Verba does not.

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