LinkoBuds vs Y
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
LinkoBuds
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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.
Y
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. LinkoBuds sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Y asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | LinkoBuds | Y |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days โ better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 13.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 295 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Shenzhen Chuangyi Technology Co., Ltd. | Ward Sound Medical Technology (qinghai) Co., Ltd |
In-app purchases
LinkoBuds
- 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
Y
No in-app purchases









