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Head-to-head

Speak & Translate vs iTranslate Translator

Speak & Translate 4.5★ · Free + IAP 55
Winner iTranslate Translator
iTranslate Translator 4.7★ · Free + IAP 70

iTranslate Translator is generally more reliable for translation accuracy and performance, despite some recent issues, while Speak & Translate suffers from significant loading and crashing problems.

Full reviews: Speak & Translate · iTranslate Translator

Speak & Translate is plagued by long load times, frequent crashes, and persistent review requests, making it frustrating to use. iTranslate Translator, while not perfect in accuracy for all languages and experiencing some recent performance issues, is generally considered more reliable and user-friendly by its users.

Head to head

Performance & Reliability edge: iTranslate TranslatorR1R3R4R12
Speak & Translate Speak & Translate users frequently report long loading times, with some experiencing white screens for minutes before the app becomes usable R1R3R12. Many reviews also mention the app crashing often or not working at all, requiring reinstallation . Some users note a decline in performance after recent updates R4.
iTranslate Translator iTranslate Translator generally works well, with users praising its speed and convenience . However, some recent reviews indicate problems with the app refusing to load or suddenly dying, even for Pro subscribers . There are also reports of random crashes, though it's still considered essential by some users .
Translation Accuracy & Features edge: iTranslate TranslatorR4R5R10R14
Speak & Translate Speak & Translate receives mixed reviews on accuracy; some find it very accurate and helpful for complex conversations R5R14, while others report it lacking accuracy, especially for Spanish dialects, and requiring simplification of sentences . Some users also report issues with voice input not working or not recognizing languages R4R10.
iTranslate Translator iTranslate Translator is praised for exact and accurate translations by many users . However, some users find its accuracy lacking for specific languages like Italian, French, Hungarian, or European Portuguese, and note it struggles with dialects R63R64R65R69. A key feature request is the ability to translate calls in real-time .
Ease of Use & User Experience tieR2R6R7R8
Speak & Translate Speak & Translate is described as easy to use and intuitive by some R2R8, but many find it clunky, with unresponsive commands R7. A major complaint is the constant, annoying pop-ups asking for reviews, sometimes blocking functionality R6R9R13.
iTranslate Translator iTranslate Translator is generally considered easy to use and straightforward . However, some users find it clumsy and slow, with issues like auto-correction in the wrong language . Similar to App A, there are frequent complaints about persistent review requests, even after paying for the app .
Price & Value tieR25R28R33R42
Speak & Translate Speak & Translate is heavily criticized for its pricing model, with many users feeling it's a bait-and-switch. It's advertised as free but requires a subscription to do anything, even basic text translation R28R33R42. Some users report being charged $9.99 per week or £59.99 annually without clear disclosure R25.
iTranslate Translator iTranslate Translator also faces criticism for its pricing, with users feeling forced to pay for basic functionality . Some find the subscription price, which can be as high as $520 a year or $59.99 annually, to be excessive and not worth the value, especially when features stop working .
Pick Speak & Translate if

You need a translator for long, complicated conversations and are willing to tolerate significant performance issues and aggressive monetization tactics R5R14.

Pick iTranslate Translator if

You prioritize generally accurate translations and a more stable user experience, even if you might encounter occasional crashes or specific language accuracy issues .

Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of negative reviews related to their free-to-paid conversion and persistent review requests, which skews recent sentiment. The free-tier friction is evident as many users complain about being unable to use basic features without paying. For Speak & Translate, the performance issues (loading, crashing) are a more prominent and consistent complaint across both free and paid users, suggesting a fundamental problem beyond just monetization. iTranslate Translator's complaints about accuracy are more language-specific, and its performance issues appear to be more recent.

Frequently asked

Is Speak & Translate truly free?
No, Speak & Translate is not truly free; many users report that you cannot do anything, not even basic text translation, without paying for a subscription after a short trial R28R46.
Why do users complain about constant review requests in both apps?
Users complain about constant review requests in both apps because they are frequently prompted to rate the app, sometimes every time they open it or after a few uses, which they find annoying and disruptive to the user experience R6R9R13R53.
What are the main performance issues with Speak & Translate?
The main performance issues with Speak & Translate include very long loading times, often resulting in a white screen for minutes, frequent crashes, and the app not working or responding to voice input, sometimes requiring daily reinstallation R1R3R7R12.
Is iTranslate Translator accurate for all languages?
iTranslate Translator is generally accurate for many languages, but some users report issues with specific languages and dialects, such as Italian, French, Hungarian, and European Portuguese, where translations can be incorrect or miss nuances R63R64R65R69.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R1] Speak & Translate 2/5 · US Good app once it loads: The app still takes a long time to load
  2. [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
  3. [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.
  4. [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
  5. [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
  6. [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
  7. [R14] Speak & Translate 5/5 · US Great help: Translate very accurately
  8. [R2] Speak & Translate 5/5 · US Really nice to use: GREAT APP
  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. [R7] Speak & Translate 1/5 · US Awful: It sucks… commands are not immediately responsive, and it’s clunky
  11. [R8] Speak & Translate 5/5 · US Complete and correct: Found this app to be useful both in speech and text.
  12. [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
  13. [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
  14. [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
  15. [R42] Speak & Translate 3/5 · GB Well: I was great but I can find other translating apps that can have the same offer for free instead of having a subscription
  16. [R46] Speak & Translate 1/5 · US NOT FREE: can't use it at all without having to pay
  17. [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.
  18. [R13] Speak & Translate 1/5 · US No mas: Quit asking for a review!!
  19. [R53] Speak & Translate 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.
  20. [R63] iTranslate Translator 3/5 · US Eh needs work: It gets the Italian wrong all the time. People don’t understand me even when I show them what is typed
  21. [R64] iTranslate Translator 1/5 · US wrong answer: Its totally wrong answer !
  22. [R65] iTranslate Translator 4/5 · US It’s decent: I think this app is very good at giving you languages at their basic level though it does struggle with words that even though they are from the language, they don’t translate it as they finish just a letter in the alphabet so go to app is good. there is some things that could be worked on like for example, when I try to translate the word on in French, it just gave me back on in Engl
  23. [R69] iTranslate Translator 3/5 · GB Needs to include different dialects: This app is good for translating most of the time but, for Spanish, there’s only Spanish (Spain) and Spanish (Mexico). I have family in Argentina who I can’t translate things for because neither Spanish nor Mexican Spanish understand some Argentinian words, and vice versa, especially when it comes to food. When I try to translate English words to Spanish, it c

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