Comparison

VTrans vs LinkoBuds

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

VTrans

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
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The VTrans app can turn your Bluetooth earphones and Bluetooth sticks into a translation machine with just one click, which can be used for real-time translation of overseas travel voice, overseas shopping conversations, overseas online voice friendship, study abroad life conversations, overseas work communication, cross-border business cooperation, diplomatic conversations, and more scenarios. AI translation We support multi-mode translation such as headphone touch and automatic recognition. Touch mode, can click or double-click on the headphones to speak, real-time translation; Free speaking mode, capable of automatic language recognition and real-time translation. Multilingual: We provide speech recognition, text translation, and speech synthesis services in over 100 languages, covering the majority of the global population.

About

LinkoBuds

Features
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Global-V app can easily turn ordinary Bluetooth headset into a voice conversation headset with translation function  You can use it to travel abroad, talk business abroad, hold meetings, study, chat online with friends from other countries.  A translation headset dedicated to foreign language communication, people can go to foreigners to communicate like family and friends chatting, breaking the communication barriers of foreign language communication.a globally deployed web server to achieve millisecond response to dialogue translation.

Screenshots

VTrans4 screens
LinkoBuds1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LinkoBuds at weekly against VTrans's every 5 weeks. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. VTrans sells 19 one-off in-app purchases and LinkoBuds sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VTrans ships an update every 5 weeks, LinkoBuds weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
VTrans versus LinkoBuds: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVTransLinkoBuds
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (37 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews8.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings37 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size196 MB282 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperShenzhen Beibo Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.Shenzhen Chuangyi Technology Co., Ltd.

Bugs and requests

VTrans

Reported bugs

27 issues
  • Translation stops after 50 seconds
  • Pauses during use
  • Doesn't support continuous translation
  • Voice detection and translation results are poor
  • Slow Japanese speaking speed
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  • Translation stops with 'correct usage' dialog
  • Cannot translate back and forth between two languages
  • Talks over user
  • Gets translation wrong 60% of the time
  • Cannot register for app membership
  • Unsupported languages listed
  • Offline translation not downloadable
  • Low volume in speaker mode
  • Cannot connect to app
  • App rejects passwords
  • Cannot translate two languages simultaneously
  • Device not authorized error
  • Translation takes too long
  • Paid translations not included
  • AI doesn't connect
  • No Tagalog support
  • Instructions unclear
  • App not working correctly
  • Disconnects frequently
  • Paid membership doesn't provide promised features
  • Subscription not visible in Apple subscriptions
  • Translation delayed by over 40 seconds

Requested features

6 requests
  • Allow continuous translation
  • Adjustable speaking speed
  • Background translation mode
  • Add Persian to conversation mode
  • Improve translation accuracy
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  • Add more languages (Vietnamese, Nepali, Tagalog)

LinkoBuds

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

19 purchases

VTrans

One-time19
  • 视频通话时长1分钟$0.99
  • Offline package 7 days$0.99
  • 蓝牙棒(7天)$0.99
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  • 蓝牙耳机(7天)$0.99
  • AI transfer for 120 minutes$3.99
  • Offline package 1 year$5.99
  • Video call duration 1 hour$6.99
  • Offline translation for 2years$7.99
  • Translation Stick (1 years)$11.99
  • AI member for 1 month$12.90
  • AI transfer for 600 minutes$12.99
  • Translation Stick (2 years)$19.99
  • Bluetooth earphones (1 years)$19.99
  • Bluetooth earphones (2 years)$29.99
  • Video call duration 1 month$49.99
  • AI membership for 6 months$58.90
  • Video call duration 10 hours$59.99
  • AI member for 1 year$98.90
  • AI membership permanent$169.00
11 purchases

LinkoBuds

One-time11
  • 60 minute$2.00
  • 60 minute$3.00
  • 120 minute$3.99
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  • 60 minutes$4.99
  • 120 minute$5.99
  • 300 minute$9.99
  • 300 minute$14.99
  • 3 Month VIP$14.99
  • One Year VIP$29.99
  • 600 minutes$48.00
  • 1200 minutes$89.00

Questions

Is VTrans free?
VTrans is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LinkoBuds free?
LinkoBuds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VTrans or LinkoBuds have ads?
Neither VTrans nor LinkoBuds shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VTrans or LinkoBuds?
VTrans ships an update every 5 weeks, and LinkoBuds weekly. Most recently, VTrans was updated on September 17, 2026 and LinkoBuds on September 22, 2026.

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