Comparison

Smart Interpreter vs Hermes Translate

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Smart Interpreter3 screens
Hermes Translate4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Smart Interpreter versus Hermes Translate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart InterpreterHermes Translate
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYouTeacher Inc.Reid Chatham

Customer experience

Smart Interpreter

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

Hermes Translate

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Smart Interpreter

No in-app purchases

None

Hermes Translate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smart Interpreter free?
Smart Interpreter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hermes Translate free?
Hermes Translate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smart Interpreter or Hermes Translate have ads?
Neither Smart Interpreter nor Hermes Translate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Interpreter or Hermes Translate?
Smart Interpreter ships an update every 14 months, and Hermes Translate fortnightly. Most recently, Smart Interpreter was updated on October 5, 2026 and Hermes Translate on October 6, 2026.

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