# Yi Translate vs HeyCyan

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HeyCyan at none against Yi Translate's 10. HeyCyan also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Yi Translate sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. HeyCyan asks for nothing beyond the download.

Yi Translate ships an update every 2 weeks, HeyCyan every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yi Translate | HeyCyan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[2.7 (331 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heycyan/id6742974094/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **331** |
| Positive reviews | — | 23.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 171 MB | 250 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yiyitong (Xiamen) Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1754062809) | [Shenzhen Qingcheng Future Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1800632657) |

## What reviewers say

### Yi Translate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yi-translate/id6717588955)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 300 conversations/3 months | $0.99 | one-time |
| Yi translate Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Unlimited | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1200 conversations/6 months | $2.99 | one-time |
| Quarterly Special | $6.99 | one-time |
| 3000 conversations/12 months | $6.99 | one-time |
| Yi translate Pro Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Annual Elite | $19.99 | one-time |
| 会议纪要优惠套餐 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Yi translate Premium Pack | $39.99 | one-time |


### HeyCyan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heycyan/id6742974094)

Connect your smart glasses to your smartphone for Bluetooth control, battery monitoring, and WiFi hotspot creation. Manage media, create hotspots, and access AI agents directly from your phone.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth pairing and control, Battery and network monitoring, WiFi hotspot creation, Media export and synchronization, AI agent integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yi Translate free?

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

### Is HeyCyan free?

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

### Do Yi Translate or HeyCyan have ads?

Neither Yi Translate nor HeyCyan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Yi Translate or HeyCyan?

Yi Translate ships an update every 2 weeks, and HeyCyan every 3 weeks. Most recently, Yi Translate was updated on October 30, 2026 and HeyCyan on November 8, 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.*