# Phone Tracker vs Chat Translator

The clearest difference is update cadence: Phone Tracker at every 8 months against Chat Translator's every 33 months. Phone Tracker also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Chat Translator's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On ads, in-app purchases, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Phone Tracker costs $2.99 and Chat Translator $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Phone Tracker ships an update every 8 months, Chat Translator every 33 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phone Tracker | Chat Translator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[2.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-trackerim-map-navigator/id500544250/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **8** | — |
| Positive reviews | 26.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 months** | Every 33 months |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | **#75** | #170 |
| Size | 8 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Little Sam Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/500544253) | [Primosoft Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/638687289) |

## What reviewers say

### Phone Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phone-trackerim-map-navigator/id500544250)

**Currently charting:** #75 Top Paid · Social Networking (US App Store)

Locate friends and family in real-time using GPS tracking. Send instant messages and get directions to their locations. Features include place search, notes, and Apple Watch support.

**Highlights:** Real-time GPS location tracking, Instant messaging, Privacy protection controls, Navigation to contacts, Place search and notes, Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Chat Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chat-translator/id1016787685)

**Currently charting:** #170 Top Paid · Social Networking (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phone Tracker free?

Phone Tracker costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Chat Translator free?

Chat Translator costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Phone Tracker or Chat Translator have ads?

Neither Phone Tracker nor Chat Translator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Phone Tracker or Chat Translator?

Phone Tracker ships an update every 8 months, and Chat Translator every 33 months. Most recently, Phone Tracker was updated on September 23, 2026 and Chat Translator on September 19, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Phone Tracker or Chat Translator?

Phone Tracker currently peaks at #75 in the App Store charts, and Chat Translator at #170. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*