Comparison

HoverLingo vs FireDone

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

Head to head
About

HoverLingo

Instantly translate text from any app with a floating window. Read foreign articles, browse international websites, and chat globally without switching applications. Supports over 20 languages with customizable AI models and window settings.

Highlights
  • Floating translation window
  • AI-powered instant translation
  • Supports 20+ languages
  • Works across all apps
  • Customizable window
  • Privacy-first design
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HoverLingo brings translation to your screen — not the other way around. 【FLOATING TRANSLATION】 Copy any text, see the AI-powered translation instantly in a floating window. Read foreign articles, browse international websites, chat with friends worldwide — all without switching apps. 【KEY FEATURES】 - Picture-in-Picture translation window - AI-powered instant translation - 20+ languages supported - Multiple AI models to choose from - Customizable window size & color - Works across all apps - Privacy-first: data stays on your device 【PERFECT FOR】 - Reading foreign news & articles - Browsing international websites - Cross-border chat & social media - Learning new languages - International business communication 【HOW IT WORKS】 1. Open HoverLingo and start the floating window 2. Copy any text in other apps 3. See translation appear instantly No more switching between apps. No more copy-paste hassle. Just copy and read. Download HoverLingo now and break language barriers effortlessly. Privacy Policy: https://lcfubrjegm.feishu.cn/wiki/TQxVwoa6lilwwPk9xh0ccMVqnvh?from=from_copylink Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

FireDone

Features
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FireDone is a privacy-first, local-first task app for file-based lists, countdowns, habit check-ins, and focused work. What makes FireDone different from typical to-do apps is simple: every list can be managed as a real file. You can store lists in local folders or iCloud Drive, view them in the Files app, move them, copy them, and share them instead of being locked into a closed database. Why FireDone stands out: • Task lists that open fast Add tasks quickly, break work into subtasks, and keep rich notes so each task can hold real context. • Widgets for tasks, countdowns, and habit check-ins View today’s tasks, countdowns, and habit progress from your home screen without opening the app. • Countdowns and habit check-ins Track birthdays, deadlines, milestones, and daily check-ins without mixing everything into one view. • 25-minute Pomodoro and task timers Start a full-screen focus timer from a task, then pause, stop, and keep moving with less friction. • Quadrant view Separate urgent work from what can wait and reprioritize tasks faster. • File-based list management Every list is a standalone .firedone file. Organize multiple lists in folders and keep them in locations you control, including iCloud Drive. • No account required No signup, no email, no phone number. Your data stays on-device or in the location you choose. • Unlock unlimited countdowns, habit check-ins, and more with FireDone Pro A one-time purchase unlocks unlimited countdowns and habit check-ins, plus list lock, quadrant view, Pomodoro timer, subtask timer, due dates, reminders, and premium themes. No subscription required.

Screenshots

HoverLingo4 screens
FireDone4 screens

Verdict

The call

HoverLingo and FireDone are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. HoverLingo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and FireDone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
HoverLingo versus FireDone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHoverLingoFireDone
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer威 赵骋 张

In-app purchases

3 purchases

HoverLingo

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$14.99
1 purchases

FireDone

One-time1
  • FireDone Pro$6.99

Questions

Is HoverLingo free?
HoverLingo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FireDone free?
FireDone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HoverLingo or FireDone have ads?
Neither HoverLingo nor FireDone shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HoverLingo or FireDone?
HoverLingo ships an update weekly, and FireDone weekly. Most recently, HoverLingo was updated on October 3, 2026 and FireDone on October 7, 2026.

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