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Head-to-head

iTranscribe vs Speak & Translate

iTranscribe 4.6★ · Free + IAP 50
Winner Speak & Translate
Speak & Translate 4.5★ · Free + IAP 70

Speak & Translate is the better choice for general translation needs due to its reported accuracy and speed, despite significant recent issues with loading times and aggressive review prompts.

Full reviews: iTranscribe · Speak & Translate

Speak & Translate generally offers accurate and fast translation for both speech and text, making it effective for conversations. However, recent updates have introduced severe loading delays and frequent review requests, which frustrate many users. iTranscribe lacks sufficient user reviews to provide a comprehensive comparison.

Head to head

Translation Accuracy & Quality edge: Speak & TranslateR1R2R7R17
iTranscribe There are no specific user reviews for iTranscribe regarding its translation accuracy or quality.
Speak & Translate Speak & Translate is praised for its accurate and complete translations, both in speech and text, making it useful for complicated conversations R2R17R20. However, some users report issues with language detection and incorrect translations, especially after updates R1R7.
Performance & Reliability tieR3R4R12R15
iTranscribe There are no specific user reviews for iTranscribe regarding its performance or reliability.
Speak & Translate Speak & Translate has significant issues with long loading times, often displaying a white screen for minutes before the app becomes usable R3R4R12R15. Users also report the app crashing frequently and not recognizing speech . Some users note it was initially fast but became slow after updates R12.
Ease of Use & Interface tieR6R9R10R16
iTranscribe There are no specific user reviews for iTranscribe regarding its ease of use or interface.
Speak & Translate Speak & Translate is described as intuitive and easy to use by some , and helpful for communication . However, others find it clunky, unresponsive, and not intuitive R10. A major complaint is the constant, annoying pop-ups requesting reviews, which interrupt usage R6R9R16R19.
Price & Value tieR12R21R26R28
iTranscribe iTranscribe is a free app with in-app purchases, but specific details on user perception of its value are not available.
Speak & Translate Speak & Translate is a free app with in-app purchases, but many users feel it is not truly free, requiring a subscription for basic functionality like text translation R28R38R40. There are significant complaints about automatic subscriptions and weekly charges of $9.99 plus tax, which users found difficult to cancel R21R26R38. Some users paid for the app when it was good but now find it glitchy R12.
Features edge: Speak & TranslateR13R17R20R35
iTranscribe There are no specific user reviews for iTranscribe detailing its features.
Speak & Translate Speak & Translate offers both speech and text translation R20. Users appreciate its ability to handle long conversations R17 and its clear voice translation . However, some users report a lack of specific voice input languages like Persian R13 and a desire for features like Pinyin R35. A significant issue is the lack of punctuation in translations, which can change the meaning of sentences .
Pick iTranscribe if

You are looking for a transcription app and are willing to explore an option with limited public review data.

Pick Speak & Translate if

You need a translation app for general use, prioritize accuracy and speed (when it works), and are willing to tolerate potential issues with loading times, review prompts, and subscription management R2R17R20.

Evidence note: The comparison for iTranscribe is severely limited by the lack of specific user reviews. All detailed insights are derived from Speak & Translate reviews. The lifetime ratings are similar, but Speak & Translate has a much larger volume of reviews, indicating broader usage and a more robust dataset for analysis, despite recent negative trends.

Frequently asked

Is Speak & Translate truly free?
No, many users report that Speak & Translate is not truly free, as basic functionalities like text translation require a paid subscription R28R40. It offers a 7-day free trial, but users are required to enter credit card information and are often automatically charged $9.99 per week afterwards, which can be difficult to cancel R26R38.
Why do users complain about Speak & Translate's performance?
Users frequently complain about Speak & Translate's performance due to very long loading times, often displaying a white screen for several minutes before the app becomes functional R3R4R12R15. Additionally, the app is reported to crash often, lag when switching modes, and fail to recognize speech R10.
Does Speak & Translate have issues with review requests?
Yes, Speak & Translate has significant issues with constant and annoying pop-ups requesting reviews, which many users find disruptive and unprofessional, often appearing every time the app is opened or when trying to perform an action R6R9R16R19.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 60 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. [R1] Speak & Translate 2/5 · US Chinese ascent for Swedish: Sounds Chinese even though i have it set for English to Swedish
  2. [R2] Speak & Translate 5/5 · US Customer: Great app helped me pronounce and spell
  3. [R7] Speak & Translate 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.
  4. [R17] Speak & Translate 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. [R3] Speak & Translate 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
  6. [R4] Speak & Translate 2/5 · US Good app once it loads: The app still takes a long time to load
  7. [R12] Speak & Translate 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
  8. [R15] Speak & Translate 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!!!
  9. [R6] Speak & Translate 3/5 · US Review Request with each use?: Why does the app ask for a review every time you open the app?
  10. [R9] Speak & Translate 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.
  11. [R10] Speak & Translate 1/5 · US Awful: It sucks… commands are not immediately responsive, and it’s clunky
  12. [R16] Speak & Translate 1/5 · US No mas: Quit asking for a review!!
  13. [R21] Speak & Translate 3/5 · GB Functions fine: I never trust the apps where u r encouraged to take out a free trial then make it really difficult to do that??? On the app the “manage subscription” link does NOTHING ! Beware !!!
  14. [R26] Speak & Translate 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
  15. [R28] Speak & Translate 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
  16. [R13] Speak & Translate 1/5 · US Voice input languages are not available: Persian and many more languages are not available in voice mode not benifited
  17. [R20] Speak & Translate 5/5 · US Complete and correct: Found this app to be useful both in speech and text.
  18. [R35] Speak & Translate 5/5 · US Okay: Wish it had the ping ying keeps asking me to rate which is annoying
  19. [R38] Speak & Translate 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
  20. [R40] Speak & Translate 1/5 · US NOT FREE: can't use it at all without having to pay
  21. [R19] Speak & Translate 1/5 · US Stop this persistence: Stop with the pop up

Synthesized from 60 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store