Smart Buds vs HeyFree
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smart Buds
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The application of powerful functions such as earphone operation control, intelligent AI dialogue, and sleep aid music;
HeyFree
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HeyFree Translation Assistant Break language barriers with AI-powered real-time voice translation. Supporting Chinese, English, and multiple other languages, HeyFree works seamlessly with your Bluetooth earphones to deliver smooth and natural conversations. Whether you’re traveling, studying abroad, or negotiating in business, HeyFree makes cross-language communication effortless and efficient.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HeyFree at every 4 days against Smart Buds's every 4 months. Smart Buds's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Smart Buds ships an update every 4 months, HeyFree every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on May 16, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smart Buds | HeyFree |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 115 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Watch Fun Internet Technology Co., Ltd | Shenzhen Baoli Technology Co.,Ltd |
In-app purchases
Smart Buds
No in-app purchases
HeyFree
No in-app purchases
