Comparison

LinkoBuds vs Y

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

Head to head
About

LinkoBuds

Features
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Global-V app can easily turn ordinary Bluetooth headset into a voice conversation headset with translation function ๏ปฟ You can use it to travel abroad, talk business abroad, hold meetings, study, chat online with friends from other countries. ๏ปฟ 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.

About

Y

Features
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Connect to devices with a single click, supporting intelligent noise reduction, volume fine-tuning, and multi-scene sound effect optimization. Clearly reproduce human voices and ambient sounds; simple and easy to use, helping you easily hear conversations and enjoy life, making every listening experience more natural and comfortable.

Screenshots

LinkoBuds1 screens
Y4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Y at none against LinkoBuds's 10. Y also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. LinkoBuds sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Y asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LinkoBuds ships an update every 6 days, Y every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
LinkoBuds versus Y: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinkoBudsY
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 days โ€” betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.513.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size295 MB32 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperShenzhen Chuangyi Technology Co., Ltd.Ward Sound Medical Technology (qinghai) Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

10 purchases

LinkoBuds

One-time10
  • 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
  • 600 minutes$48.00
  • 1200 minutes$89.00
None

Y

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LinkoBuds free?
LinkoBuds is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Y free?
Y is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LinkoBuds or Y have ads?
Neither LinkoBuds nor Y shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LinkoBuds or Y?
LinkoBuds ships an update every 6 days, and Y every 2 weeks. Most recently, LinkoBuds was updated on October 30, 2026 and Y on November 5, 2026.

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