# Speak & Translate vs Translator

The clearest difference is ads: Speak & Translate at none against Translator's shown. Speak & Translate also leads on ratings volume (259K vs 667) and review sentiment (48% vs 29%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Speak & Translate sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Translator sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Speak & Translate against 4.4 for Translator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speak & Translate has 259K ratings behind it against 667, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of Speak & Translate's written reviews are positive against 29% of Translator's.

Speak & Translate ships an update every 3 weeks, Translator every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speak & Translate | Translator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (259K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speak-and-translate-translator/id804641004/reviews)** | [4.4 (667 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translator-onetrans/id6469776721/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **259K** | 667 |
| Positive reviews | **47.6% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#64** | #117 |
| Size | 86 MB | 171 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) | [TIMCHI PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707492380) |

## What reviewers say

### Speak & Translate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speak-and-translate-translator/id804641004)

**Currently charting:** #64 Top Grossing · Productivity, #185 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Communicate globally with voice and text translation in over 100 languages. Features include offline mode for remote areas, camera-based menu translation, and automatic language detection. Offers both free and premium functionalities for seamless communication.

**Highlights:** Voice and text translation, Offline mode, Snap Mode camera translation, Automatic language detection, Over 100 languages supported, Voice settings customization

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Speak&Translate PREMIUM | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly with Free Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan with Free Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Translator: No Ads & Limits | $10.99 | per month |
| Translator: No Ads & Limits | $12.99 | per month |
| Translator: No Ads & Limits | $12.99 | per month |
| Translator: No Ads & Limits | $16.00 | per month |
| Translator: No Ads & Limits | $99.99 | per year |
| Speak & Translate Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| Speak&Translate PREMIUM | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for communication
- 🚀 Accurate translations
- 👍 Great for travel
- 👍 Useful for learning languages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔍 Misleading about free trial
- 🔍 Automatic subscription renewal

**Reported bugs**

- White screen on launch
- Translations not working in certain languages
- Inability to change language settings
- Translations not accurate or natural

**Requested features**

- Offline mode for more languages
- Pronunciation guides
- Ability to save/review translation history
- Customizable voice settings
- More language options


### Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translator-onetrans/id6469776721)

**Currently charting:** #117 Top Free · Productivity, #148 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

Translate text, voice, photos, and real-time conversations across multiple languages. This tool aids in communication, travel, and learning by breaking down language barriers with instant recognition and conversion.

**Highlights:** Text translation, Voice translation, Photo translation, Real-time translation, Integrated keyboard for instant translation, Ad-free premium experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| weekly-3 day trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speak & Translate free?

Speak & Translate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Translator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Speak & Translate or Translator?

Speak & Translate is rated higher. Speak & Translate averages 4.5 out of 5 from 259K ratings, while Translator averages 4.4 from 667 ratings.

### Do Speak & Translate or Translator have ads?

Translator shows ads; Speak & Translate does not.

### Which is updated more often, Speak & Translate or Translator?

Speak & Translate ships an update every 3 weeks, and Translator every 11 days. Most recently, Speak & Translate was updated on November 7, 2026 and Translator on November 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Speak & Translate or Translator?

Speak & Translate currently peaks at #64 in the App Store charts, and Translator at #117. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*