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Head-to-head

Speak & Translate vs Voice Translator

Speak & Translate 4.5★ · Free + IAP 70
Winner Speak & Translate
Voice Translator 4.4★ · Free + IAP 45

Speak & Translate (App A) is the better choice for general translation needs, despite its loading issues, offering more reliable voice and text translation compared to Voice Translator (App B), which struggles with accuracy and consistent functionality.

Full reviews: Speak & Translate · Voice Translator

Speak & Translate (App A) generally offers more accurate and efficient translations for both speech and text, though it is plagued by slow loading times and frequent review prompts. Voice Translator (App B) suffers from significant accuracy issues, inconsistent voice detection, and a clunky user experience, despite some users finding it simple.

Head to head

Features & Accuracy edge: Speak & TranslateR4R5R8R10
Speak & Translate Speak & Translate is praised for its accuracy in both speech and text translation, with users finding it useful for complicated and long conversations R5R8. However, some recent updates have reportedly made it less effective at language detection R4 and some users find speech-to-Spanish translation unreliable R18. It also lacks voice input for some languages like Persian R10.
Voice Translator Voice Translator struggles significantly with accuracy, with users reporting poor translations to Korean , and translations that are 'a little wrong, or not even close wrong' . Some users also report that it includes symbols and numbers in translations . It is also criticized for not having voice output for certain languages like Vietnamese and Arabic, despite marketing claims R76R90R97.
Ease of Use & Performance tieR1R3R5R6
Speak & Translate Speak & Translate is described as 'very easy to use' and 'intuitive' by some , and 'fast and good for long conversations' R5. However, a significant number of recent reviews highlight severe performance issues, including long loading times R1R3R12, freezing , crashing R18, and opening to a blank screen R22. Users also complain about constant, annoying review prompts R6.
Voice Translator Voice Translator is described as 'very easy and convenient to use' and 'simple' , with some users appreciating its quick and easy process for WhatsApp conversations . However, others find it 'clunky' , 'glitchy' , and 'user hostile' . It is also reported to be slow and has issues detecting spoken language, especially in open rooms or when not speaking directly into the device .
Reliability tieR4R18R19R22
Speak & Translate Speak & Translate's reliability has declined, with many users reporting that the app 'doesn’t work half of the time' R22, 'freezes too often' , or 'crashes all the time' R18. It often fails to pick up speech R19 and some updates have made it 'useless' R4.
Voice Translator Voice Translator is also plagued by reliability issues, described as 'super glitchy' and working 'when it wants' . Users report it 'stops working' and 'doesn’t detect' language being spoken . It is also criticized for stopping listening when a person pauses in a sentence .
Price/Value & Free vs. Paid tieR25R28R33R43
Speak & Translate Speak & Translate is a 'Free + IAP' app, but many users feel it's a 'bait and switch' R25 as it requires a subscription to do 'anything' R28. Users report charges of $9.99 per week R25R43 or $100 a year R33, and some were charged immediately upon download . The 'free trial' often requires credit card details and leads to unexpected charges R43.
Voice Translator Voice Translator is also a 'Free + IAP' app, but users report similar issues, with the 3-day trial triggering a $40 purchase R64 or $10 a week . Many users feel it's 'not free' and are asked to pay within 30 seconds of opening the app . Some users were charged for a year for an app they couldn't use .
Pick Speak & Translate if

You need accurate translation for long conversations and are willing to tolerate slow loading times and frequent review prompts R5R8. You prioritize strong text translation over flawless speech recognition R8.

Pick Voice Translator if

You need a simple, no-frills translator for basic spoken text to Spanish and vice versa, especially for quick conversations via apps like WhatsApp, and are comfortable with its limitations and potential for glitches .

Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of negative reviews related to their 'Free + IAP' model, with users feeling misled about pricing and experiencing unexpected charges. This skews recent reviews negatively for both, making it difficult to compare value directly.

Frequently asked

Are these apps truly free?
No, both Speak & Translate and Voice Translator are 'Free + IAP' apps, but many users report that they are not truly free and require a subscription to access core features, with charges ranging from $9.99 per week to $100 per year R25R28R43R64.
Which app is better for voice translation?
Speak & Translate generally offers more accurate voice translation R5, though it can be clunky and slow to respond R7R12, and some users report it doesn't pick up speech at all R19. Voice Translator struggles with detecting spoken language reliably, especially in noisy environments or when not speaking directly into the device .
Do these apps support many languages for voice output?
Speak & Translate has some limitations, with users noting that Persian and other languages are not available in voice mode R10. Voice Translator is specifically criticized for not having voice output for languages like Vietnamese, Arabic, and Norwegian, despite marketing claims R76R90R97.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R4] 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.
  2. [R5] 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
  3. [R8] Speak & Translate 5/5 · US Complete and correct: Found this app to be useful both in speech and text.
  4. [R10] Speak & Translate 1/5 · US Voice input languages are not available: Persian and many more languages are not available in voice mode not benifited
  5. [R1] Speak & Translate 2/5 · US Good app once it loads: The app still takes a long time to load
  6. [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
  7. [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?
  8. [R18] Speak & Translate 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
  9. [R19] Speak & Translate 1/5 · US It did not work: The up runs but it did not listen, just errors.
  10. [R22] Speak & Translate 1/5 · US When it works it’s great.: Doesn’t work half of the time. Just opens to a blank screen.
  11. [R25] 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
  12. [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
  13. [R33] Speak & Translate 3/5 · US Not free: It would be nice if the company promp that the app is not free, I read a lot of reviews because I would be downloading this for my job and I’m the only American. Although, the reviews show me it is definitely worth the $100 a year. Still might buy it but just know people are deleting right after downloading because they were unaware
  14. [R43] 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
  15. [R64] Voice Translator 1/5 · US BEWARE!!!!: I accepted the 3 day trial which triggered the $40 purchase, which I promptly cancelled, and they wont refund. I wouldn’t care if it was a quality app but it isn’t.
  16. [R7] Speak & Translate 1/5 · US Awful: It sucks… commands are not immediately responsive, and it’s clunky
  17. [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
  18. [R76] Voice Translator 1/5 · US Didn’t have voice output language I wanted: It wasn’t until after purchasing that I found it didn’t have the voice output for the language I wanted.
  19. [R90] Voice Translator 3/5 · US Doesn’t have voice output in Vietnamese: This is a little disappointing because the app marketing makes it seem like voice output is available in 100+ languages.
  20. [R97] Voice Translator 2/5 · US Limited language support: I’m in Norway and thought this app would be great for real time translating but a message came up when selecting Norwegian that only text was supported. Well Google Translate already does that and is free. No need for this app. Even though it says it supports Norwegian for voice to voice translation. Misleading to say the least.

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