Comparison

Transparent Notes vs TalkaBulary

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

Head to head
About

Transparent Notes

This app allows you to write and read notes with adjustable transparency, enabling you to see through them. It also supports browsing the web simultaneously and synchronizes with its macOS counterpart.

Highlights
  • Adjustable note transparency
  • Web browsing while taking notes
  • Syncs with macOS version
  • Sticky notepad functionality
  • Todo task management
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Version of Transparent Notes for iOS allow you to browse web while writing or reading notes. You can set notes transparency to see through it. Syncs with Transparent Notes for macOS Terms of Use & Privacy Policy: https://sportstracker.app/iOSApp.html

About

TalkaBulary

Features
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Unlock a New Language with Ease! Welcome to TalkaBulary—your personal language learning companion! Whether you're just starting or looking to master a new language, TalkaBulary makes it simple and fun to build your vocabulary. With the ability to create custom word lists, organize them into folders, and study efficiently, you’re in control of your language journey. Key Features: Create and Organize Your Vocabulary - Effortlessly create folders to organize words by theme, difficulty, or personal preferences. - Add new words and their meanings to folders, and update or delete them whenever you need. Favorite Difficult Words - Flag difficult words as "favorites" to focus on them more during your study sessions. Study Mode for Active Learning - Tap into our interactive Study Mode that hides word meanings so you can test yourself. - Tap on a word to reveal its meaning and track your progress as you go. Sync Across All Your Devices - With iCloud synchronization, your word lists, favorites, and progress are available on every device—iPhone, iPad, and more. - Seamless syncing ensures your data stays consistent and up-to-date. Stay Organized and Motivated - Customizable folders let you organize words your way and keep track of important vocabulary. Coming Soon: - Pronunciation Guide: Let the app pronounce words for you so you can master the sound of new vocabulary. Why TalkaBulary? - Personalized Learning: Tailor your experience by building and managing your own vocabulary lists. - Efficient Review: Use Study Mode and Favorite difficult words to reinforce learning and recall vocabulary more effectively. - Sync Anywhere: Start on your iPhone and continue on your iPad, with everything saved and synced in the cloud. - Easy to Use: With an intuitive interface, learning a language has never been so simple! Bonus Features: - Track Your Progress: Monitor the words you’ve learned and identify those you need to review more often. - Daily Practice: Make learning a habit by setting aside time to review and add new words every day. - Beautiful Design: Clean, minimal design for distraction-free learning. Who is TalkaBulary for? - Language learners at all levels. - Students, travelers, and professionals expanding their vocabulary. - Anyone who wants a flexible and organized way to study a language. - Get Started Today and Take the First Step to Language Mastery with TalkaBulary!

Screenshots

Transparent Notes4 screens
TalkaBulary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TalkaBulary at none against Transparent Notes's 16. TalkaBulary also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). Transparent Notes's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Transparent Notes sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. TalkaBulary asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Transparent Notes ships an update every 2 months, TalkaBulary every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Transparent Notes versus TalkaBulary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTransparent NotesTalkaBulary
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (206 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings206 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB6 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperRozga WojciechChanaka Caldera Helessage

Bugs and requests

Transparent Notes

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App crashes when switching themes
  • App crashes when clicking premium feature buttons
  • Crashes from day 1 of use
  • Font color changes to white unexpectedly
  • Cannot change font color back to black
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  • Website resets when editing notes while browsing
  • Teleprompter feature doesn't work
  • Incompatible with Google Slides presentations
  • Doesn't float on top when toggling between screens
  • Text persists when scrolling
  • Login issues and account sync failures
  • Cannot delete notes on macOS
  • Incompatible with some iPhone models
  • App closes immediately upon opening

Requested features

18 requests
  • Text formatting (bold, italic, underline, strikethrough)
  • Markdown or Rich Text support
  • Headline/heading styles
  • Font size and color customization
  • Bullet points and numbered lists
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  • Pin or lock notes to prevent auto-reorganization
  • Multiple notes in free version
  • Cloud backup and sync across devices
  • Export notes as backup file
  • Keyboard shortcuts (Command+N, Return for new note)
  • Hide top and bottom UI icons for better transparency
  • Separate notes for different windows/screens
  • Note organization and categorization
  • Image and PDF upload support
  • Note sharing capabilities
  • Outline mode for structured notes
  • Variable font sizes within notes
  • One-time purchase option instead of subscription

TalkaBulary

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Transparent Notes

Subscriptions8
  • 1 Week Student$2.997 Days
  • 1 Month Student$3.991 Month
  • 1 Week$4.997 Days
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  • 1 Month Student$4.991 Month
  • 1 Month2 variants$9.991 Month
  • 1 Year Student$14.991 Year
  • 1 Year Student$19.991 Year
  • 1 Year2 variants$35.991 Year
One-time5
  • Credits S Pro$0.99
  • Credits M Pro$1.99
  • Credits S Basic$1.99
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  • Credits M Basic$3.99
  • Lifetime2 variants$299.00
None

TalkaBulary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Transparent Notes free?
Transparent Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TalkaBulary free?
TalkaBulary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Transparent Notes or TalkaBulary have ads?
Neither Transparent Notes nor TalkaBulary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Transparent Notes or TalkaBulary?
Transparent Notes ships an update every 2 months, and TalkaBulary every 4 days. Most recently, Transparent Notes was updated on October 17, 2026 and TalkaBulary on October 15, 2026.

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