# SmartScanner vs TransEase

The clearest difference is rating: SmartScanner at 4.7 against TransEase's 4.3. TransEase's advantage is chart position (#176 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SmartScanner sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and TransEase sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SmartScanner holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 732 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of SmartScanner's written reviews are positive against 48% of TransEase's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SmartScanner ships an update every 2 months, TransEase every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartScanner | TransEase |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartscanner-ai-measure-and-count/id1663170838/reviews)** | [4.3 (732 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transease-realtime-translator/id6504505434/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 732 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **47.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#176** |
| Size | 90 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Top Joy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573223422) | [lunaadslimited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639490552) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartScanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartscanner-ai-measure-and-count/id1663170838)

This app transforms your phone into a versatile scanning tool. Measure heights, lengths, and areas with precision using augmented reality. It also features automatic item counting, plant identification, text extraction, and QR code scanning.

**Highlights:** Height measurement, Precision ruler, Auto item counting, Area calculator, Plant identification, Text extraction, QR/Barcode scanner

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SmartScanner Premium (monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| 基础订阅 | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| SmartScanner Premium (weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 高级订阅 | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| SmartScanner Premium (weekly) | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| 基础季度订阅 | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| SmartScanner Premium (Yearly) | $65.99 | per year |
| SmartScanner Premium (1 Month) | $14.99 | one-time |
| SmartScanner Premium (1 Year) | $34.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $65.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Excellent features
- ✨ Precision measurements
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Not free as advertised
- 🚫 Inaccurate measurements
- 🤖 Unreliable plant/object recognition

**Reported bugs**

- Unexpected charges and billing issues
- Compatibility problems on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More measurement options
- Improved accuracy
- Reliable plant/object identification


### TransEase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transease-realtime-translator/id6504505434)

**Currently charting:** #176 Top Grossing · Utilities (US App Store)

Break down language barriers with this powerful translation tool. It offers real-time text, voice, and image translation in over 100 languages, with an offline mode for when you're without internet. Its user-friendly interface makes global communication effortless.

**Highlights:** Instant translation in over 100 languages, Real-time voice recognition translation, Offline translation mode, Text and image translation, User-friendly interface, Accurate translations

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Member Plus | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Member Plus | $19.99 | per month |
| 1st.3-days Free For Weekly | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Quarter Member Plus | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| Monthly Plan | $39.99 | per month |
| Yearly Member Plus | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use camera translation
- 🚀 Fast and accurate translations
- 💡 Document translation is a game-changer
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Voice feature for pronunciation practice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Not free, requires payment
- 😞 App freezes and doesn't work
- 😞 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 😞 Misleading advertising and hidden charges
- 😞 Charged without consent

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes during translation
- Difficulty cancelling subscriptions
- Unexpected charges
- Confusing user interface
- No response from customer service

**Requested features**

- More clear information about pricing
- Improved customer support responsiveness
- Add Vietnamese translation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartScanner free?

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

### Is TransEase free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SmartScanner or TransEase?

SmartScanner is rated higher. SmartScanner averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while TransEase averages 4.3 from 732 ratings.

### Do SmartScanner or TransEase have ads?

Neither SmartScanner nor TransEase shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SmartScanner or TransEase?

SmartScanner ships an update every 2 months, and TransEase every 3 weeks. Most recently, SmartScanner was updated on October 27, 2026 and TransEase on October 27, 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.*