Microsoft Translator vs 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
Translator ·
This app provides real-time voice and text translation in over 120 languages. It utilizes advanced speech recognition for speed and efficiency, offering male or female voices for pronunciation assistance. Your translation history is synced across devices via iCloud.
- Real-time voice recognition
- 120+ languages for text
- 50+ languages for voice
- Male or female voice output
- iCloud synchronization
- Translated by Google and Microsoft
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Translator is the most effective voice and text translator in the world, that allows you to communicate easily and effectively all around the globe. * Apple Speech Recognition Technology support - real-time voice recognition to enhances the speed and efficiency of your translations * +120 languages for text translations * +50 languages for voice translations * Female or Male voice to help you pronunce the translation * iCloud integration: the history of your translations is synchronized across all your Apple devices Translated by Google Translate™ and Microsoft™. This app contains subscription : - You can subscribe for pro version and no ads - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Links to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy can be found below http://www.bucketlistlabs.com/PrivacyPolicy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Microsoft Translator at none against Translator ·'s 5. Microsoft Translator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Translator ·'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support 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. Translator · sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Microsoft Translator asks for nothing beyond the download.
Microsoft Translator holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft Translator has 158K ratings behind it against 23K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of Microsoft Translator's written reviews are positive against 49% of Translator ·'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Microsoft Translator ships an update every 6 weeks, Translator · every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Microsoft Translator | Translator · |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (158K ratings) — better | 4.6 (23K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 44.2% of reviews | 49.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 158K — better | 23K |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Microsoft Corporation | BUCKET LIST LABS S.L. |
Customer experience
Microsoft Translator
Translator ·
User reviews
Microsoft Translator
From 158K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Excellent translation accuracy
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 💡 Offline translation capability
- 🗣️ Accurate voice translation
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance with certain language pairs
- 🔍 Lack of detailed translation options (e.g. Pinyin for Chinese)
- 🗑️ Difficult to clear translation history
- 🔌 Requires internet connection for some features
- 💻 Suboptimal experience on tablets and larger screens
Translator ·
From 23K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🌟 Accurate translations
- 📚 Wide range of languages
- 🗣️ Good pronunciation
- 🔍 Helpful for communication
Room to improve
- 💰 Paywalled features
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🐛 Buggy camera translation
- 🔧 Inconsistent language support
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
Translator ·
Reported bugs
3 issues- Subscription issues
- Crashes and freezes
- Incorrect translations for some languages
Requested features
4 requests- Offline mode
- Customizable language preferences
- Better grammar and literature translation
- More language options
In-app purchases
Microsoft Translator
No in-app purchases
Translator ·
- Pro Version3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- PRO FEATURES (MONTHLY)3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Pro version 3 months$19.993 Months
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- Pro version 1 year$39.991 Year
- Premium$3.99
Questions
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