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Speak & Translate

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Speak & Translate is praised for its accurate and easy-to-use translation, but recent updates have introduced significant performance issues, frequent crashes, and persistent demands for reviews, while many users also report a confusing and expensive subscription model.

4.5★ lifetime (257,415) Free + in-app purchases since 2014 by Mosaic S.r.l. updated 1.3 mo ago recent negative 60% 120 reviews across 4 regions
Performance Issues Subscription & Pricing Review Prompts Translation Accuracy & Functionality
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recent reviews across 4 regions, vs the 4.5★ lifetime average

Speak & Translate is a translation app that users appreciate for its accuracy and ease of use in both speech and text. However, recent reviews highlight major problems including slow loading times, frequent crashes, and an aggressive monetization strategy with confusing subscriptions and constant review prompts.

What users like

  • Provides accurate and clear voice translationR7R38R5R4
  • Effective for long and complicated conversationsR4R67
  • User-friendly and intuitive interfaceR25R42R58
  • Helpful for learning new languages and improving pronunciationR101R14R783
  • Works well for text translationR5R20R56

What users complain about

  • App takes a very long time to load or open, often displaying a white screenR2R8R40R81
  • Frequent crashes and requires reinstallation to functionR96R94R520R151
  • Aggressively prompts users for reviews, interrupting usageR15R20R16R52
  • Many features are paywalled, with some users reporting unexpected charges or difficulty canceling subscriptionsR27R82R46R26
  • Voice input and translation can be unreliable or not work at all for some languagesR3R13R56R22
  • Offline mode is limited and often requires an internet connection to launch the appR503R806
  • Lacks punctuation in voice translations, altering meaningR69

Latest update · v6.0.60

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

Hello translators! You speak multiple languages. We speak one: dedication to making this app better! In this update we've fixed some bugs and improved the overall experience. No matter what language you're working with, the app should now feel faster and more reliable. Thanks for trusting us with your translation needs!

Recurring themes

Performance Issues negative
Many users report that the app is slow to load, often gets stuck on a white screen, freezes frequently, or crashes, contradicting the developer's claim of improved speed and reliability in the latest update.R2R8R40R81
Subscription & Pricing negative
A significant number of reviews express frustration over the app's paywall, unexpected charges, confusing subscription models (e.g., $10/week vs. $30/year), and difficulty canceling, with some feeling it's a 'bait and switch'.R26R27R46R47
Review Prompts negative
Users are highly annoyed by constant, intrusive pop-ups asking for reviews, often every time the app is opened or during use, which disrupts the experience.R15R16R18R20
Translation Accuracy & Functionality mixed
While many praise the app for accurate and fast translations, especially for long conversations and specific languages like Spanish and Korean, others report issues with voice input not working, incorrect language detection, or poor accuracy for certain languages like Greek and Brazilian Portuguese.R3R4R5R7

Who it's for

This app is for users who need accurate speech and text translation for conversations and learning, particularly if they are willing to navigate potential performance issues and a confusing subscription model R4R5R14R101. It is not for users who need a consistently fast and reliable app for quick translations, or those who are sensitive to aggressive monetization tactics and frequent interruptions for reviews R8R27R52R96.

Evidence note: The recent reviews skew heavily negative, particularly regarding performance issues and subscription practices, which contradicts the developer's update notes claiming 'improved overall experience' and 'faster and more reliable.' While there are positive reviews praising accuracy and ease of use, the volume and intensity of negative feedback on technical issues and monetization are high.

Frequently asked

Is Speak & Translate free to use?
No, while the app is free to download, most features are blocked behind a paywall, requiring a subscription that costs around $10 per week or $30-$100 per year, and some users report being charged unexpectedly R27R46R82.
Does the app have performance issues?
Yes, many recent reviews indicate significant performance issues, including long loading times, frequent crashes, freezing, and the app often opening to a blank white screen, despite developer claims of improved speed and reliability R2R8R40R96.
How accurate are the translations?
Translations are generally considered accurate and clear for many languages, particularly for speech and text, and helpful for long conversations, though some users report issues with specific languages like Greek, Brazilian Portuguese, and a lack of punctuation R4R5R7R38.
Does Speak & Translate work offline?
While the app offers an offline mode, it is limited to about 10 languages and still requires an internet connection to launch the app, making it less useful for true offline situations R503R806.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R7] 5/5 · US Great help: Translate very accurately
  2. [R38] 5/5 · US Excelente!!!: Clear voice translation
  3. [R5] 5/5 · US Complete and correct: Found this app to be useful both in speech and text.
  4. [R4] 5/5 · US Fast and good for long conversations: I was skeptical at first, but having tried it with my Spanish-speaking loved one it makes life very easy in translating very complicated conversations in in a very efficient way
  5. [R67] 4/5 · US Great app for translating long passages in many languaged: I’ve used Speak and Translate for almost 10 years for English to Spanish, French and Swahili. It works very well. It is always a good idea with translation apps to run something the opposite as well, (f.e. Spanish back to English) to make sure that the app is not translating something too literally, but this app generally gets what I’m tr
  6. [R25] 5/5 · US Intuitive: Very easy to use.
  7. [R42] 5/5 · US So easy to use: It does a great job of translating and very easy to use.
  8. [R58] 5/5 · US Easy and accurate: The app is great. Very user friendly.
  9. [R101] 3/5 · US Review: This app is very easy to use and using it helps t learn prper Italian
  10. [R14] 5/5 · US Customer: Great app helped me pronounce and spell
  11. [R783] 3/5 · AU Happy: Good help to improve my English language
  12. [R20] 3/5 · US It is ok: I am asked to rate too often The app does better on writing than speaking You are forced to do reviews - it is very annoying. It beats nothing. I guess I have to say something nice it or I can’t get off this screen. It is better than other translator apps I have tried.
  13. [R56] 2/5 · US Not hearing speech: The app will not hear/recognize speech. Text translation works fine.
  14. [R2] 2/5 · US Good app once it loads: The app still takes a long time to load
  15. [R8] 3/5 · US Long App Load Time: The app takes a very long time to load, which makes it difficult if you are trying to start or answer in a conversation
  16. [R40] 3/5 · US Paid for it because it was great at first but now if I need it quickly it takes 4 minutes of buffer: When I first got it, it was great and fast. But now everytime I open the app, it goes straight to a white screen that takes like 2 minutes to load to the actual app. No updates I needed tried to close the app and reopen. Still happens. And then once the app opens, it lags when I change from voice t
  17. [R81] 3/5 · US When it works…: I love this app when it works. When I select the app, I get a white screen and have to wait. Most of the time I get kicked out and have to make several attempts. When it works, however, I love it!!!
  18. [R96] 3/5 · US Crashes all the time: I have to uninstall the app almost every day to get it to work. Also wish it had the option to default to Type mode as speech to Spanish isn’t very reliable in the translation. I type and check it to ensure the intention is at least close before sharing the translation to the recipient. Guess I’m saying this app just isn’t there yet but it’s awesome that communicating with ot
  19. [R94] 1/5 · US Please Fix This App: I would pay for this app if it was reliable. Instead I have to uninstall and reinstall in everytime it closes. If I try to open it after closing, the screen goes white and refuses to load. I know I’m not the first person to complain about this. Fix this and you will make money!!
  20. [R520] 3/5 · CA Needs a fix: Works great for about two days. Then you have to delete it and reinstall it because it lags and takes about five minutes to load up. Slightly annoying when you’re trying to talk to somebody and you have to wait five minutes for it to start working again.
  21. [R151] 3/5 · US Great when it works.: When functioning the app works fantastically. The issue I have is after using it for a couple months it now refuses to open. I go to open it I get a white screen and then the app disappears. So I haven’t been able to use the app that I paid a yearly subscription for. I have a iPhone 13.
  22. [R15] 3/5 · US Review Request with each use?: Why does the app ask for a review every time you open the app?
  23. [R16] 1/5 · US No mas: Quit asking for a review!!
  24. [R52] 1/5 · US Constant annoying pop up: Every time you try to do anything it blocks it with a pop up asking you to rate the app.
  25. [R27] 1/5 · US you cant do anything without paying: you literally cant do anything in this app if you dont pay for a subscription. NOT EVEN TEXT. google translate is better than this because at least you can translate something without needing to pay a monthly subscription. dont get this app
  26. [R82] 1/5 · US 100% blocked behind a paywall: 100% of the features of this app are blocked behind a $10 a week (but only $30/year??) paywall. can't even translate hello to hola without paying 🙄
  27. [R46] 1/5 · US This is not free at all.: Apps with a seven day free trial should say “free trial” not “get”. After seven days this app cost $10 a week and of course you’re required to put your credit card in to start the free trial, but this is only after you’ve spent some time setting up the app
  28. [R26] 1/5 · US Bait and Switch: Did not realize this was automatically going to create a subscription and charged me $9.99 plus tax per week for almost two months. Unfortunately I did not realize as it was subtracting from my Apple balance which I do not monitor that closely. Reached out to Apple to refund who has provided little/no help so far. Read the other reviews! I expect more from this company and App
  29. [R3] 1/5 · US It was a great application: They sent out an update a couple of weeks ago and now it doesn’t know what language you are speaking. It went from good to useless.
  30. [R13] 1/5 · US Voice input languages are not available: Persian and many more languages are not available in voice mode not benifited
  31. [R22] 1/5 · US It did not work: The up runs but it did not listen, just errors.
  32. [R503] 3/5 · CA App is ok: I’m in Italy and there’s many times I have bad connections roaming. The app is slow so I tried to download Italian and then use the offline mode. The problem is you need an internet service just to launch the app so offline mode is garbage. Plus you’re limited to typing in offline mode only.
  33. [R806] 3/5 · AU Little Bit Disappointed: Good app but I bought it to use offline, however in offline mode it only has about 10 languages you can download, none of which are the language I need. The app didn’t disclose this prior to purchase. So 3 stars for a good app I can use online but you lose 2 stars for being sneaky.
  34. [R69] 1/5 · US I am canceling: The app works well. It translates exactly what’s said, but it does not have punctuation. For the language I use the app for, if there’s a pause or the voice is inflected at the end, it’s a signal that there should be punctuation. Without the punctuation, the entire meaning of what’s said is different. Because of this, I need a new app. I’m paying for this one and that seemingly min
  35. [R47] 1/5 · US NOT FREE: can't use it at all without having to pay
  36. [R18] 5/5 · US Okay: Wish it had the ping ying keeps asking me to rate which is annoying
  37. [R24] 1/5 · US When it works it’s great.: Doesn’t work half of the time. Just opens to a blank screen.
  38. [R29] 1/5 · US SLOOOOOW! Skip it and get Google Translate: This used to be good, now it just sits and lags on the smallest things. Completely worthless. I’m using an iPhone 17 Pro Max, so it’s not the hardware.
  39. [R37] 5/5 · US Excellent Translator: Very fast and accurate!

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store