Smart Interpreter vs Hermes Translate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smart Interpreter
This free app translates speech between 28 languages and 37 sounds. It uses advanced technology for accurate translation and pronunciation, making communication and language learning easier.
- Speech to text and text to speech translation
- Supports 28 languages
- Translates 37 different sounds
- Free to use
- Accurate translation and pronunciation
- Siri voice input integration
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New features : Speak to Voice Translator. Just hold down the microphone and talk! A completely free multilingual intelligent translation app. Application developed by YouTeacher with combination technique. [Application Overview] Translate 28 languages and 37 different sounds for free. Use Siri for voice input. Translation and voice are using resources of global leading company. Translation accuracy and pronunciation, we realize quality that no other company has. [Scope of application] Communication with people who do not speak the same language. Suitable for learning different kinds of foreign languages. Multi-lingualization of menus in hotel, company, restaurant, etc. Voice search, voice guidance, voice narration, translation, interpreting, etc. [supported Language] Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, Russian, French, Arabic, Portuguese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Greek, Polish, Spanish, Hungarian, Swedish, Vietnamese, Thai, Italian, Romanian Youteacherasia@gmail.com YouTeacher Co., Ltd. Department of Smart Translation Engine Development
Hermes Translate
Facilitate natural, real-time conversations between two people speaking different languages. This app translates spoken words instantly and privately on your device, requiring no internet connection or subscription. It supports 12 languages and offers multiple conversation modes for various scenarios.
- Real-time two-way translation
- On-device processing, no internet needed
- Completely private, no account required
- Peer-to-peer connection via Bluetooth/Wi-Fi
- Supports 12 languages
- Multiple conversation modes
- Conversation history saved
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Hermes lets two people have a real conversation across language barriers — spoken, translated, and heard in seconds. Speak naturally. Hermes listens, translates, and speaks back in the other person's language — all on-device, with no cloud, no subscription, and no internet required. REAL-TIME TWO-WAY TRANSLATION Hand your phone to someone who speaks a different language, or connect wirelessly with a nearby device. Hermes handles the translation in both directions simultaneously. COMPLETELY PRIVATE All speech recognition and translation happens on your iPhone using Apple's built-in frameworks. Nothing leaves your device. No account needed. PEER-TO-PEER CONVERSATIONS Connect directly with another iOS device over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Two people, two languages, one seamless conversation — no server in the middle. 12 LANGUAGES SUPPORTED English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified), Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Russian, and Hindi. THREE CONVERSATION MODES • Peer-to-Peer: Two devices, each person hears translation in their own language • Local Bidirectional: One device, pass it back and forth • Local Translator: Use it solo to translate what you hear FLEXIBLE INPUT • Push to Talk: Tap and hold to speak, release to translate • Continuous Mode: Speaks automatically when you pause CONVERSATION HISTORY Every translated exchange is saved so you can review, share, or revisit past conversations. BUILT FOR TRAVEL, DESIGNED FOR PEOPLE Whether you're traveling abroad, helping a visitor, working with international colleagues, or simply meeting someone new — Hermes removes the language barrier so you can focus on the conversation. Requires iOS 18.0 or later. Translation model download required on first use (Wi-Fi recommended). Peer-to-peer requires two iOS 18+ devices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hermes Translate at 100% against Smart Interpreter's 20%. Hermes Translate also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 14 months). Smart Interpreter's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Smart Interpreter ships an update every 14 months, Hermes Translate fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smart Interpreter | Hermes Translate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | YouTeacher Inc. | Reid Chatham |
Customer experience
Smart Interpreter
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In-app purchases
Smart Interpreter
No in-app purchases
Hermes Translate
No in-app purchases
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