# Xiaoyi Smart vs VTrans

The clearest difference is rating: VTrans at 2.2 against Xiaoyi Smart's 1.0. VTrans also leads on ratings volume (37 vs 6) and review sentiment (8% vs 0%). Xiaoyi Smart's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 19) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VTrans sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. Xiaoyi Smart asks for nothing beyond the download.

VTrans holds the better App Store score, 2.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VTrans has 37 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Xiaoyi Smart's written reviews are positive against 8% of VTrans's.

Xiaoyi Smart ships an update every 5 days, VTrans every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Xiaoyi Smart | VTrans |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xiaoyi-smart/id1542316470/reviews) | **[2.2 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vtrans/id6504424884/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **37** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **8.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 154 MB | 196 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Chuangyi Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510735213) | [Shenzhen Beibo Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1469856091) |

## What reviewers say

### Xiaoyi Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xiaoyi-smart/id1542316470)

Transform any Bluetooth headset into a real-time voice translator. Ideal for travel, business, and international communication, it breaks down language barriers with millisecond response times. Some languages offer offline functionality for use without an internet connection.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth headset to translator conversion, Real-time voice translation, Supports any brand/model Bluetooth headset, Offline mode for select languages, Millisecond response time

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### VTrans

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vtrans/id6504424884)

This app transforms Bluetooth earphones and sticks into a real-time translation device. It supports over 100 languages for various scenarios like travel, business, and study abroad, offering both touch and automatic recognition modes.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth earphone translation, Real-time voice translation, Over 100 languages supported, Speech recognition and synthesis, Touch and automatic recognition modes, AI-powered translation

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 视频通话时长1分钟 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Offline package 7 days | $0.99 | one-time |
| 蓝牙棒(7天) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 蓝牙耳机(7天) | $0.99 | one-time |
| AI transfer for 120 minutes | $3.99 | one-time |
| Offline package 1 year | $5.99 | one-time |
| Video call duration 1 hour | $6.99 | one-time |
| Offline translation for 2years | $7.99 | one-time |
| Translation Stick (1 years) | $11.99 | one-time |
| AI member for 1 month | $12.90 | one-time |
| AI transfer for 600 minutes | $12.99 | one-time |
| Translation Stick (2 years) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bluetooth earphones (1 years) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bluetooth earphones (2 years) | $29.99 | one-time |
| Video call duration 1 month | $49.99 | one-time |
| AI membership for 6 months | $58.90 | one-time |
| Video call duration 10 hours | $59.99 | one-time |
| AI member for 1 year | $98.90 | one-time |
| AI membership permanent | $169.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works as headphones
- 👍 Translates Russian
- 👍 Translates English and Spanish
- 👍 Good for music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Slow translation speed
- 😞 Inaccurate translations
- 😞 Frequent pauses/stops
- 😞 Poor voice detection
- 😞 Unclear instructions

**Reported bugs**

- Translation stops after 50 seconds
- Pauses during use
- Doesn't support continuous translation
- Voice detection and translation results are poor
- Slow Japanese speaking speed

**Requested features**

- Allow continuous translation
- Adjustable speaking speed
- Background translation mode
- Add Persian to conversation mode
- Improve translation accuracy


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Xiaoyi Smart free?

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

### Is VTrans free?

VTrans is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Xiaoyi Smart or VTrans?

VTrans is rated higher. Xiaoyi Smart averages 1.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while VTrans averages 2.2 from 37 ratings.

### Do Xiaoyi Smart or VTrans have ads?

Neither Xiaoyi Smart nor VTrans shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Xiaoyi Smart or VTrans?

Xiaoyi Smart ships an update every 5 days, and VTrans every 5 weeks. Most recently, Xiaoyi Smart was updated on October 2, 2026 and VTrans on October 13, 2026.

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