MERCUSYS vs Screen Select Translator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MERCUSYS
Easily set up and manage your mesh Wi-Fi system. The app guides you through installation, helps optimize unit placement for better coverage, and provides comprehensive control over your network. Enjoy faster, more reliable Wi-Fi throughout your home.
- Mesh Wi-Fi setup
- Network management
- Device connection monitoring
- Guest network sharing
- Website access restriction
- Wi-Fi scheduling for devices
- Device Wi-Fi priority control
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To set up your Halo/Router network, simply plug one of your Halo/Router units into your modem and follow the instructions in the MERCUSYS app. The app also helps you find the best spots in your home to place additional Halo units. Once your Halo/Router network is up and running, you can enjoy faster, stronger Wi-Fi connections that won't drop out, even when you're moving from room to room. Plus, you can manage your entire Halo Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System right from the MERCUSYS app,including: - Sharing your guest network with visitors - Viewing which devices are connected to your Wi-Fi - Restricting access to websites of your choosing - Setting a time restriction and pause the Wi-Fi on kids' devices - Controlling when certain devices have Wi-Fi access - Picking which devices get Wi-Fi priority - Adding a family member as a network manager to help you monitor your network MERCUSYS App has met EAA requirements. View compatible list of MERCUSYS: https://www.mercusys.com/support/mercusys-app/#compatible-products Note: Please make sure you have updated to the latest firmware that supports MERCUSYS. Privacy Policy: https://www.mercusys.com/en/app/privacy#sec_a Terms of Service: https://www.mercusys.com/en/app/privacy#sec_b
Screen Select Translator
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Screen Select Translator empowers you to frame and translate any text on your screen instantly without switching between apps. Powered by smart OCR (Optical Character Recognition), the app detects text from screen captures, foreign websites, images, and documents in seconds. KEY FEATURES: • INSTANT ON-SCREEN TRANSLATION: Simply frame the text area you want to read, and see the translation overlaid immediately. • SAFARI EXTENSION: Browse foreign web pages in Safari and translate any section or paragraph with one tap. • SHARE EXTENSION: Translate screenshots directly from Photos or Files via the native iOS Share menu. • 17+ WORLD LANGUAGES: Instant translations across English, Spanish, German, French, Japanese, Chinese, Turkish, Korean, and more. • NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Open and translate immediately. No login, account creation, or personal profiles needed. PRIVACY BY DESIGN: Your privacy is our utmost priority. Screen Select Translator: - Does NOT store your images or translation history. - Collects ZERO personal, analytical, or tracking data. - Keeps no logs on remote servers. Read foreign articles, games, mangas, and websites effortlessly!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Screen Select Translator at none against MERCUSYS's 8. MERCUSYS's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. MERCUSYS sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Screen Select Translator asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | MERCUSYS | Screen Select Translator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (791 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 89.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 791 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 764 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MERCUSYS Technologies Co., Ltd. | Doruk Corali |
Bugs and requests
MERCUSYS
Reported bugs
3 issues- App sometimes fails to detect or connect to router
- Inconsistent performance after firmware updates
- Difficulty renaming or customizing mesh nodes
Requested features
4 requests- Add dark mode option
- Improve device management and monitoring
- Implement automatic network optimization
- Provide more granular parental control settings
Screen Select Translator
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MERCUSYS
- Premium 1 Cam/month1 Month trial$3.491 Month
- Premium 2 Cam/month1 Month trial$6.991 Month
- Premium 3 Cam/month1 Month trial$10.491 Month
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- Premium 10 Cam/month1 Month trial$11.991 Month
- Premium 1 Cam/year1 Month trial$34.991 Year
- Premium 2 Cam/year1 Month trial$69.991 Year
- Premium 3 Cam/year1 Month trial$104.991 Year
- Premium 10 Cam/year1 Month trial$119.991 Year
Screen Select Translator
No in-app purchases
Questions
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