# Yi Translate vs Im Mate

The clearest difference is ads: Yi Translate at none against Im Mate's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Yi Translate sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Im Mate sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Yi Translate ships an update every 2 weeks, Im Mate every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yi Translate | Im Mate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Size | 171 MB | 168 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yiyitong (Xiamen) Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1754062809) | [赛蓝](https://appshunter.io/developer/670854245) |

## 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 |


### 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 Yi Translate free?

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

### Is Im Mate free?

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

### Do Yi Translate or Im Mate have ads?

Im Mate shows ads; Yi Translate does not.

### Which is updated more often, Yi Translate or Im Mate?

Yi Translate ships an update every 2 weeks, and Im Mate every 3 weeks. Most recently, Yi Translate was updated on October 24, 2026 and Im Mate on October 24, 2026.

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