# stdout.chat vs TranslationTone

The clearest difference is device support: TranslationTone at 3 against stdout.chat's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. stdout.chat sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and TranslationTone sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

stdout.chat ships an update every 9 days, TranslationTone every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | stdout.chat | TranslationTone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stdoutchat/id6760369542/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 6 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Dmitrii Musikhin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884150497) | [TranslationTone LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790595029) |

## What reviewers say

### stdout.chat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stdoutchat/id6760369542)

Connect with new people through text-based conversations focused on shared interests. Your communication skills determine your rank, not your appearance. Engage in graded chats to climb through 16 tiers of reputation.

**Highlights:** Interest-based matching, Graded conversations (S, A, B, C), 16-tier ranking system, Shout feature for community messages, Customizable terminal themes, Built-in reporting and blocking

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $7.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Credits | $14.99 | one-time |


### TranslationTone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/translationtone/id6790595027)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| 60 Mins Translation Call Time(Pro) | $1.79 | one-time |
| 60 Minutes Translation Call Time | $5.39 | one-time |
| 180 Mins Translation Call Time(Pro) | $5.49 | one-time |
| 300 Mins Translation Call Time(Pro) | $8.99 | one-time |
| 180 Minutes Translation Call Time | $14.99 | one-time |
| 600 Mins Translation Call Time(Pro) | $17.99 | one-time |
| 300 Minutes Translation Call Time | $23.99 | one-time |
| 600 Minutes Translation Call Time | $35.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is stdout.chat free?

stdout.chat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TranslationTone free?

TranslationTone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do stdout.chat or TranslationTone have ads?

Neither stdout.chat nor TranslationTone shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, stdout.chat or TranslationTone?

stdout.chat ships an update every 9 days, and TranslationTone every 10 days. Most recently, stdout.chat was updated on October 12, 2026 and TranslationTone on October 10, 2026.

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