Microsoft Translator vs Widget Translator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Microsoft Translator
Break down language barriers with this app that translates text, speech, images, and group conversations in over 100 languages. It's ideal for travelers, students, and professionals needing to communicate across cultures.
- Translate text, speech, and images
- Supports over 100 languages
- Real-time group conversation translation
- Navigate conversations with transcripts and chapters
- Intuitive interface
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Break language barriers instantly with Microsoft Translator. Translate text, speech, and images in over 100 languages — for free. Whether you're traveling, navigating daily life, or working across languages, Microsoft Translator helps you communicate quickly and confidently. Key features: • Translate text in 100+ languages • Real-time speech translation • Translate text in images Note: The multi-device conversation feature has been retired. With a simple, intuitive interface and high-quality translations, Microsoft Translator makes it easy to connect with people anywhere in the world. Get started today and communicate without limits. Explore supported languages at https://aka.ms/applanguages
Widget Translator
Access instant translations directly from your device's widget center. Communicate quickly in 40 languages without needing to open the main application. Experience the next generation of convenient translation tools.
- Widget for instant access
- Translate in 40 languages
- No need to open app
- Quick communication
- Next-generation translator
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Discover the convenience of having a translator right on your Home Screen! Copy a text in any app, tap the widget, and your translation is instantly ready. Automatic language detection: 40 languages, always translated into the one you choose. Listen to the pronunciation, save your favorite phrases and find every translation again in your history. Add the widget to your Home Screen and Lock Screen and translate faster than ever!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Microsoft Translator at 44% against Widget Translator's 0%. Microsoft Translator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 15 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
Microsoft Translator ships an update every 6 weeks, Widget Translator every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Microsoft Translator | Widget Translator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (158K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 44.2% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 158K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 15 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Microsoft Corporation | luca calciano |
Customer experience
Microsoft Translator
Widget Translator
Bugs and requests
Microsoft Translator
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes when translating certain types of content
- Issues with camera-based translation feature
- Problems with text-to-speech functionality
Requested features
5 requests- Add more language options, including less common ones
- Improve translation accuracy for specialized vocabulary and idioms
- Provide more customization options (e.g. translation speed, font size)
- Integrate with more third-party apps and services
- Enhance offline capabilities for all supported languages
Widget Translator
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Microsoft Translator
No in-app purchases
Widget Translator
No in-app purchases
Questions
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