Comparison

Microsoft Translator vs Translator ·

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Real-time voice recognition
  • 120+ languages for text
  • 50+ languages for voice
  • Male or female voice output
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Translated by Google and Microsoft
Features
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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

Screenshots

Microsoft Translator4 screens
Translator ·4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Microsoft Translator ships an update every 6 weeks, Translator · every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Microsoft Translator versus Translator ·: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicrosoft TranslatorTranslator ·
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (158K ratings) — better4.6 (23K ratings)
Positive reviews44.2% of reviews49.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings158K — better23K
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicrosoft CorporationBUCKET LIST LABS S.L.

Customer experience

Microsoft Translator

All ratings158,207 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral3.0%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews572 reviews
Positive44.2%
Neutral9.8%
Negative46.0%

Translator ·

All ratings23,053 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews314 reviews
Positive49.4%
Neutral5.4%
Negative45.2%

User reviews

Microsoft Translator

From 158K App Store ratings

What 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 ratings

What 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

None

Microsoft Translator

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Translator ·

Subscriptions4
  • 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
One-time1
  • Premium$3.99

Questions

Is Microsoft Translator free?
Microsoft Translator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Translator · free?
Translator · is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Microsoft Translator or Translator ·?
Microsoft Translator is rated higher. Microsoft Translator averages 4.8 out of 5 from 158K ratings, while Translator · averages 4.6 from 23K ratings.
Do Microsoft Translator or Translator · have ads?
Translator · shows ads; Microsoft Translator does not.
Which is updated more often, Microsoft Translator or Translator ·?
Microsoft Translator ships an update every 6 weeks, and Translator · every 2 months. Most recently, Microsoft Translator was updated on September 25, 2026 and Translator · on September 25, 2026.

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