# m vs SmartAl Translator

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SmartAl Translator at 13.0 against m's 17.4. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

m ships an update fortnightly, SmartAl Translator every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | m | SmartAl Translator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Size | 22 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Acer Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/567404763) | [Kam Hung Li](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639532351) |

## What reviewers say

### m

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m-go-plus/id1539374018)

**In-app purchases:** none


### SmartAl Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartal-translator/id6683306605)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is m free?

m is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SmartAl Translator free?

SmartAl Translator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do m or SmartAl Translator have ads?

Neither m nor SmartAl Translator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, m or SmartAl Translator?

m ships an update fortnightly, and SmartAl Translator every 10 days. Most recently, m was updated on October 27, 2026 and SmartAl Translator on October 27, 2026.

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