Comparison

LinguaEar vs MayaHelp

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

Head to head
About

LinguaEar

Features
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Real conversations, not just translation. Speak your language. They hear theirs. LinguaEar translates and speaks clearly in real time, making conversations feel natural and effortless. Whether you’re traveling, working with international teams, learning a new language, or helping someone in your community, LinguaEar makes communication simple and human. Designed for real life β€” salons, job sites, travel, and everyday moments where people don’t share the same language. KEY FEATURES β€’ Real-time voice translation across multiple languages β€’ Conversation mode β€” instantly switch who speaks and listens β€’ Natural voice playback for clear, accurate pronunciation β€’ Auto-detect spoken language for flexible conversations β€’ Listen & Repeat practice with pronunciation feedback β€’ Japanese learning support with Romaji pronunciation β€’ Tap individual words to hear them spoken slowly β€’ Quick phrases for travel, salon, and everyday conversations β€’ Nearby Conversations β€” connect multiple iPhones for live translation β€’ Apple Watch app for fast, simple translating β€’ Clean, distraction-free design built for real conversations LinguaEar helps you understand, be understood, and speak with confidence β€” whether you’re learning a language or using it right now. Just talk. LinguaEar does the rest. LinguaEar Pro is an auto-renewable subscription. Subscription details: β€’ Title: LinguaEar Pro – Annual β€’ Length: 1 year β€’ Price: As displayed in the App Store at time of purchase β€’ Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account β€’ Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period β€’ You can manage or cancel your subscription in Apple ID account settings Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://github.com/sjpbailey/LinguaEar/blob/main/Docs/PRIVACY_POLICY.md

About

MayaHelp

Features
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MayaHelp is your AI-powered phone interpreter. Call one number, speak your language, and Maya interprets your calls in real-time with doctors, banks, government agencies, and more. THREE POWERFUL MODES: INTERPRETER β€” Maya actively translates everything between you and the other party in real-time. Perfect when you don't speak the other language. ASSISTANT β€” Maya listens silently and only jumps in when you say "Maya." Ideal when you understand some but need backup for complex conversations. OBSERVER β€” Maya silently listens to your entire call and sends you a detailed AI-generated report afterward. Your personal safety net for important calls. KEY FEATURES: β€’ Real-time interpretation in 50+ languages β€’ Live call transcript β€” follow every word on screen β€’ AI-powered call summaries after every conversation β€’ Free minutes to get started β€” no credit card required β€’ Simple prepaid credits β€” no subscriptions, no hidden fees β€’ Secure payments via Stripe β€’ Call history with searchable transcripts β€’ Works with any phone call β€” doctors, lawyers, banks, schools, government HOW IT WORKS: 1. Open MayaHelp and choose your mode 2. Tap "Call Maya" β€” she answers in your language 3. Tell Maya who you want to call 4. Maya connects you and interprets the entire conversation 5. Get an AI summary when the call ends MayaHelp is perfect for immigrants, travelers, healthcare patients, business professionals, and anyone who needs language help on phone calls. Your calls. Your language. Maya handles the rest.

Screenshots

LinguaEar4 screens
MayaHelp3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MayaHelp at 15.1 against LinguaEar's 18.5. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. LinguaEar sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year and MayaHelp sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
LinguaEar versus MayaHelp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinguaEarMayaHelp
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.515.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSteven BaileyMustafa Kasti

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LinguaEar

Subscriptions1
  • LinguaEar Pro3 Months trial$9.991 Year
4 purchases

MayaHelp

One-time4
  • $5 Credit$4.99
  • $10 Credit$9.99
  • $25 Credit$24.99
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  • $50 Credit$49.99

Questions

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

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