Espero vs OllaTalk
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Espero
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Espero is a messaging app where everyone speaks their own language โ and is understood. Free to use, no phone number. Write in English, your friend reads in Japanese. Send a voice message in Arabic; your group reads it in Spanish, German and Portuguese. Espero translates every message live for each reader, in 100+ languages โ even in group chats where dozens of languages meet at once. WHY ESPERO โข Speak naturally โ you write in your own language, everyone reads in theirs. โข 100+ languages โ real-time AI translation for text, voice, images and video. โข No phone number โ sign in with email. Your number stays private, your messages encrypted. โข Free โ Espero+ unlocks extra features. EVERYTHING you expect from a messenger โ multilingual โข Groups without language barriers โ organize chats into Topics, gather the best tips into Collections, create Events with RSVP and reminders โ all translated for every member. โข Stories โ 24-hour photo, video and text stories, captions translated for each viewer in their language. โข Voice messages โ transcribed, translated and read aloud in the recipient's language. โข Face-to-face interpreter โ one phone between two people, each speaking their own language. โข Video translation โ paste a link or share a clip; it plays subtitled in your language. HOW IT WORKS 1. Write a message in your own language. 2. Espero instantly translates it for every member of the chat. 3. Tap any message to see the original. ESPERO+ โ EXTRA FEATURES Unlimited live translation, voice and image messages, custom themes and wallpapers, larger groups and priority speed. One subscription covers up to 5 family members. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled; manage them in your App Store account. Speak your own language. Be understood โ everywhere. espero.live Terms of Use: https://espero.live/terms Privacy Policy: https://espero.live/privacy
OllaTalk
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OllaTalk is a real-time chat app for people who speak different languages. Send a message and OllaTalk translates it into each participant's preferred language. View the translation on its own or check it alongside the original whenever you need more context. One-to-one conversations and group rooms make it easy to talk with international friends, colleagues, and partners. Key features โข Real-time multilingual chat with AI-assisted translation โข Translation-only and translation-with-original display modes โข One-to-one conversations and group rooms โข Images, replies, and message reactions โข Invitation links and QR codes โข Contacts, blocking, and message reporting โข Support for Korean, English, Vietnamese, Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Spanish, Indonesian, Filipino, German, and French โข Dark mode and push notifications AI translations can contain errors or omissions depending on context. Check the original and seek professional advice before relying on translations for important legal, medical, financial, or safety decisions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OllaTalk at none against Espero's 4. Espero's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Espero sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. OllaTalk asks for nothing beyond the download.
Espero ships an update every 5 days, OllaTalk monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Espero | OllaTalk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days โ better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 12+ |
| Developer | TOMI MARKUS RIKHARD ANSAMAA | Eunshik Lee |
In-app purchases
Espero
- Espero+7 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Espero+ Max$16.991 Month
- Espero+7 Days trial$44.991 Year
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- Espero+ Max$134.991 Year
OllaTalk
No in-app purchases







