# Translate mini for Watch vs HAM

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HAM at 69% against Translate mini for Watch's 0%. HAM also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Translate mini for Watch's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $14.99). On update cadence, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Translate mini for Watch costs $1.99 and HAM $14.99 up front. Translate mini for Watch sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. HAM asks for nothing beyond the download.

HAM holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HAM has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Translate mini for Watch's written reviews are positive against 69% of HAM's.

Translate mini for Watch ships an update every 4 weeks, HAM monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Translate mini for Watch | HAM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $14.99 |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translate-mini-for-watch/id1516162231/reviews) | **[4.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham-toolbox/id1630108109/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **69.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 4 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kai Luo](https://appshunter.io/developer/344176636) | [Marcus Roskosch](https://appshunter.io/developer/334053438) |

## What reviewers say

### Translate mini for Watch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translate-mini-for-watch/id1516162231)

This utility app provides instant text and audio translations directly on your wrist. It offers a quota-based system with no subscriptions or expiry dates for your translations. Saved translations and history are kept on your device.

**Highlights:** On-wrist text translation, On-wrist audio translation, Quota-based translation system, No subscription required, Saved translation history, Recent input history

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quota 10000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Audio Quota 3600 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited | $19.99 | one-time |


### HAM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ham-toolbox/id1630108109)

This utility app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for amateur radio operators, including band conditions, DX-Cluster monitoring, and a logbook. It features direct radio integration for tuning and automatic logging, along with various calculations and resource information.

**Highlights:** DX-Cluster and PSK-Reporter activity monitoring, Bandplan, Glossar, and AWG resource information, Built-in radio integration for direct tuning, Fully featured logbook with QSO editing, LOTW and QRZ.com log submission, Calculations for Ohm's law, VSWR, and antennas, CW Encoder and Decoder

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Translate mini for Watch free?

Translate mini for Watch costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is HAM free?

HAM costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Translate mini for Watch or HAM?

HAM is rated higher. Translate mini for Watch averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while HAM averages 4.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Translate mini for Watch or HAM have ads?

Neither Translate mini for Watch nor HAM shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Translate mini for Watch or HAM?

Translate mini for Watch ships an update every 4 weeks, and HAM monthly. Most recently, Translate mini for Watch was updated on November 3, 2026 and HAM on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*