# iSignTranslate vs SpeakEasy Japanese Phrasebook

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SpeakEasy Japanese Phrasebook at 69% against iSignTranslate's 20%. SpeakEasy Japanese Phrasebook also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 20 months). iSignTranslate's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iSignTranslate sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and SpeakEasy Japanese Phrasebook sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SpeakEasy Japanese Phrasebook holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SpeakEasy Japanese Phrasebook has 57 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of iSignTranslate's written reviews are positive against 69% of SpeakEasy Japanese Phrasebook's.

iSignTranslate ships an update every 20 months, SpeakEasy Japanese Phrasebook every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iSignTranslate | SpeakEasy Japanese Phrasebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isigntranslate/id678657200/reviews) | **[4.9 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speakeasy-japanese-phrasebook/id865416632/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **57** |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **69.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sandr](https://appshunter.io/developer/485309164) | [Pocketglow LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497555859) |

## What reviewers say

### iSignTranslate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/isigntranslate/id678657200)

Translate signs and banners in real-time using your iPhone camera. Supports free translation for Russian and English, with additional languages available for purchase.

**Highlights:** Camera-based sign translation, Real-time translation, Free Russian and English support, In-app purchase for more languages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ukrainian | Free | one-time |
| German | $0.99 | one-time |
| Italian | $0.99 | one-time |
| Turkish | $0.99 | one-time |
| Swedish | $0.99 | one-time |
| French | $1.99 | one-time |
| Thai | $1.99 | one-time |
| Spanish | $1.99 | one-time |


### SpeakEasy Japanese Phrasebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speakeasy-japanese-phrasebook/id865416632)

This phrasebook helps English speakers learn essential Japanese for travel. It offers over 1,000 phrases with phonetic translations and native speaker audio. Practice with flashcards and use the built-in translator for quick communication.

**Highlights:** 1,000+ essential travel phrases, Phonetic translations and native audio, Flashcards for practice, Built-in translator, Offline functionality, Search and favorites

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual | $8.99 | per year |
| SpeakEasy Japanese Bundle Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iSignTranslate free?

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

### Is SpeakEasy Japanese Phrasebook free?

SpeakEasy Japanese Phrasebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iSignTranslate or SpeakEasy Japanese Phrasebook?

SpeakEasy Japanese Phrasebook is rated higher. iSignTranslate averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while SpeakEasy Japanese Phrasebook averages 4.9 from 57 ratings.

### Do iSignTranslate or SpeakEasy Japanese Phrasebook have ads?

Neither iSignTranslate nor SpeakEasy Japanese Phrasebook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iSignTranslate or SpeakEasy Japanese Phrasebook?

iSignTranslate ships an update every 20 months, and SpeakEasy Japanese Phrasebook every 3 months. Most recently, iSignTranslate was updated on October 14, 2026 and SpeakEasy Japanese Phrasebook on October 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*