Microsoft Translator vs SimpleCR
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
SimpleCR
This application helps users manage work orders and record essential details. It allows for the attachment of photos and tracking of time spent on each request. Streamline your job management with this intuitive tool.
- Manage work orders
- Record request details
- Track time worked
- Attach photos to requests
- Complete request information
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Application qui permet aux utilisateurs de gérer les bons de travail et de renseigner les informations suivantes: - Détails de la demande d'intervention - Temps travaillé par demande. - Ratacher des photos; - Compléter les informations de la demande
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SimpleCR at 100% against Microsoft Translator's 44%. SimpleCR also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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, SimpleCR every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Microsoft Translator | SimpleCR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (158K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 158K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Microsoft Corporation | Smartech |
Customer experience
Microsoft Translator
SimpleCR
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
SimpleCR
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Microsoft Translator
No in-app purchases
SimpleCR
No in-app purchases
