Comparison

Speed Translation vs Quick VocabNote

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

Head to head
About

Speed Translation

Features
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Spitra Translate is a translation app that automatically recognizes and translates text captured with your camera, and even reads it aloud! Supports 21 languages. Download language packs in advance and use offline while traveling. Automatically recognize and collect text from images! Learn with flashcards from your vocabulary list! The key feature is [Non-Hiding Translation], which lets you see the original text and translation at the same time! Useful Situations ・Take a photo of a textbook or text, and just like a [Talking Picture Book], tap any word to have it read aloud automatically! β†’ Learn meaning and pronunciation simultaneously, supporting efficient and practical language learning. ・Create vocabulary lists from spoken words or recognized words. Generate [Flashcards] or [Matching Games] from those lists! β†’ Create original vocabulary lists from your own books or materials, and enjoy learning through games. ・If you have an iPad, you can write with Apple Pencil! β†’ Write annotations on text, practice handwriting, or trace characters for study. ・Take a screenshot and pass the image to Spitra Translate via the share menu. With notifications ON, switch to the app instantly from the notification. β†’ Understand foreign apps without a built-in translation feature by translating their screens. ・Download language packs in advance to use the app even without a network connection. No need to worry about data usage. ・With the free Spitra Vocabulary Generator, start vocabulary games right away even without your own materials! β†’ Export vocabulary lists as TSV files for editing. You can also create custom lists using external AI or Excel and import them. Key Features ・Translate while keeping the original text Displays both the original text and translation from the captured image without overwriting. Check meaning while preserving context. ・Text-to-speech Listen to translation results with a single tap. Playback speed can be adjusted. Use the high-quality voice built into iOS for free, more natural audio. ・PiP Screenshot Translation Capture a screenshot of a video app playing in PiP and import the text into Spitra Translate. β†’ Translate video app screens while creating vocabulary lists. ・Split View Translation (iPad only) Translate by taking screenshots while displaying Spitra Translate and another app side by side. β†’ Ideal for studying with textbooks or other reference materials. ・Offline Translation Download language packs in advance for translation without an internet connection. β†’ Perfect for traveling abroad or in low-connectivity environments. ・Free Vocabulary Generator Automatically generate vocabulary lists from recognized text using AI. β†’ Start learning games immediately without any preparation.

About

Quick VocabNote

Features
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vocabnote is a learning app that lets you go from translating English words to memorizing them in one seamless flow. [Instant Translation] Just enter a word and the translation is filled in automatically. With a design that thoroughly removes friction, you can quickly lock in those β€œWhat was that word again?” moments. [Flashcards] Skip the words you already know and review efficiently through repetition. [Premium Features] β€’ Data export and import β€’ Ad removal

Screenshots

Speed Translation4 screens
Quick VocabNote3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Speed Translation at none against Quick VocabNote's 1. Speed Translation also leads on ads (none vs shown). Quick VocabNote's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price and device support 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. Quick VocabNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Speed Translation asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speed Translation ships an update monthly, Quick VocabNote weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
Speed Translation versus Quick VocabNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeed TranslationQuick VocabNote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size80 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSato TomoyaHiroto Toyoshima

In-app purchases

None

Speed Translation

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Quick VocabNote

One-time1
  • Quick Vocabnote Premium$2.99

Questions

Is Speed Translation free?
Speed Translation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Quick VocabNote free?
Quick VocabNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Speed Translation or Quick VocabNote have ads?
Quick VocabNote shows ads; Speed Translation does not.
Which is updated more often, Speed Translation or Quick VocabNote?
Speed Translation ships an update monthly, and Quick VocabNote weekly. Most recently, Speed Translation was updated on October 25, 2026 and Quick VocabNote on October 28, 2026.

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