# Mini vs Im Mate

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mini at none against Im Mate's 18. Mini also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Im Mate sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Mini asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mini | Im Mate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Size | 14 MB | 168 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [James Michael Paz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758717772) | [赛蓝](https://appshunter.io/developer/670854245) |

## What reviewers say

### Mini

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-qr-scanner/id6584524580)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Im Mate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/im-mate/id6743839622)

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60-min lang pack 15% off | $5.09 | one-time |
| 600-min top-up pack 15% off | $33.00 | one-time |
| 600-min industry terms 15% off | $35.90 | one-time |
| 600-min lang pack 15% off | $37.90 | one-time |
| 600-minute industry terms | $42.00 | one-time |
| 600-min trans combo pack 15% off | $66.00 | one-time |
| 600-minute Trans Combo Package | $78.00 | one-time |
| 6000-min lang pack 15% off | $186.99 | one-time |
| 6000-min top-up pack 15% off | $279.00 | one-time |
| 6000-min industry terms 15% off | $300.00 | one-time |
| 6000-minutes  industry terms | $354.99 | one-time |
| 15% off 10000-min top-up pack | $424.99 | one-time |
| 6000-min translation pack –15% | $439.99 | one-time |
| 15% off 1-yr unlimited top-up pack | $469.00 | one-time |
| 1-yr unlimited lang pack 15% off | $469.00 | one-time |
| 10000-min top-up pack | $494.99 | one-time |
| 6000-min translation combo pack | $519.00 | one-time |
| 1-yr unlimited top-up pack | $549.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mini free?

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

### Is Im Mate free?

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

### Do Mini or Im Mate have ads?

Im Mate shows ads; Mini does not.

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