Comparison

Translate vs SMSHook

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

Head to head
About

Translate

Features
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Translate-AI translate In today’s intelligent era—where global communication and travel are increasingly frequent—Translate-AI translateTranslator leverages cutting-edge AI technology to deeply integrate language understanding, speech recognition, and cross-cultural communication. This all-in-one translation tool combines photo translation, bidirectional language translation, simultaneous interpretation, time zone conversion, and AI-powered conversation, ensuring every interaction is clear and seamless, and every journey stress-free. Photo Translation – What You See Is What You Get When traveling abroad or reading foreign-language materials, simply take a photo or upload an image. AI instantly recognizes and accurately translates the text, supporting diverse scenarios such as menus, street signs, and documents. Multilingual Translation – Covering Major Global Languages Supports real-time bidirectional translation for dozens of languages—including English, Japanese, Korean, French, Spanish, and more—with one-tap switching to meet your needs for study, work, and travel. Simultaneous Interpretation – Zero Language Barriers in Real-Time Conversations Equipped with intelligent speech recognition and real-time translation engines, it provides instant simultaneous interpretation during face-to-face conversations, enabling smooth communication with people around the world. Time Zone Converter – Streamline Global Coordination Built-in global time zone calculator helps you easily track local times worldwide, avoiding awkward scheduling errors in international meetings or communications. Subscription & Terms of Service Payment: Charges are applied to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. Cancellation: To avoid automatic renewal, turn off auto-renewal manually in your iTunes/Apple ID settings at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. No further charges will be made after cancellation. Renewal: Your iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Upon successful payment, the subscription will automatically extend for another billing cycle. Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KxG3jP5M78Iyix62tPstLJAOwapzGOr7EiDn6qMUEZ0/edit?tab=t.0 Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aIfsqkp9ritWtg6PjfDrwpaSjuvHI4t4naDbxPrc_Ws/edit?tab=t.0

About

SMSHook

Features
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SMSHook is a lightweight SMS forwarding utility that sends your incoming text messages directly to your own API endpoint. No middleman, no cloud storage — your messages go straight from your phone to your server. HOW IT WORKS 1. Paste your webhook URL — the address where you want to receive forwarded SMS. 2. Tap the start button — one tap activates real-time forwarding. 3. Every incoming SMS is forwarded as JSON to your endpoint automatically. WHY SMSHOOK - Real-time Forwarding: SMS is forwarded the moment it arrives. No delays, no manual work. - Simple Setup: Paste a URL, tap start. No config files, no complexity. - No Middleman: Messages go from your phone to your server. We never see your messages. - Privacy First: No account registration required. No analytics. No tracking. Your data stays on your device. PRICING 15 free forwards included. Unlimited forwarding with a monthly subscription or one-time lifetime purchase. YOUR DATA, YOUR SERVER SMSHook does not operate any backend. Your SMS content, webhook URL, and configuration are stored only on your device and sent directly to the endpoint you specify. Privacy Policy: https://smshook.aprilzz.com/privacy/ Terms of Service: https://smshook.aprilzz.com/terms/

Screenshots

Translate4 screens
SMSHook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SMSHook at 13.0 against Translate's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Translate sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.00 per 7 days and SMSHook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Translate versus SMSHook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTranslateSMSHook
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size207 MB24 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developer骐绘 符洁 许

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Translate

Subscriptions6
  • Paquete Semanal3 Days trial$4.007 Days
  • Pacote Semanal3 Days trial$4.007 Days
  • Weekly Pass3 Days trial$7.007 Days
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  • Paquete Anual3 Days trial$17.001 Year
  • Pacote Anual3 Days trial$17.001 Year
  • Annual Pass3 Days trial$28.001 Year
One-time4
  • Membresía Permanente$29.00
  • Membresia Permanente$29.00
  • Permanent Membership$30.00
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  • Permanent Membership$55.00
2 purchases

SMSHook

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Translate free?
Translate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SMSHook free?
SMSHook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Translate or SMSHook have ads?
Neither Translate nor SMSHook shows ads.

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