Microsoft Translator vs Bolt Browser and Documents
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
Bolt Browser and Documents
A private and secure mobile browser with built-in file management. Enjoy ad-free browsing, protect your data with biometrics, and manage documents for offline access. It also offers media playback features for enhanced productivity.
- Zero-configuration ad blocking
- Private browsing by default
- Biometric app data security
- Document and media import
- Adjustable playback speed
- Picture in Picture mode
- Offline file preview
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Bolt browser is private, secure, productivity-oriented browser and file manager trusted by millions of users. It comes bundled with unique and most wanted features: - Zero-configuration ad blocking: browse with no distraction, save mobile data and battery life - Private browsing by default - Secure access to app data with biometrics - Import documents and media from Files and Photos - Adjustable playback speed and Picture in Picture (perfect for lectures) - Save documents and files for offline preview* *Some resources are unavailable due to third-party copyright restrictions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Microsoft Translator at none against Bolt Browser and Documents's shown. Microsoft Translator also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Bolt Browser and Documents's advantage is review sentiment (56% vs 44%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Microsoft Translator against 4.8 for Bolt Browser and Documents. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 158K and 226K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Microsoft Translator's written reviews are positive against 56% of Bolt Browser and Documents's.
Microsoft Translator ships an update every 6 weeks, Bolt Browser and Documents every 6 months. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.
| Parameter | Microsoft Translator | Bolt Browser and Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (158K ratings) | 4.8 (226K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 44.2% of reviews | 55.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 158K | 226K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Microsoft Corporation | Danyil Vasilenko |
Customer experience
Microsoft Translator
Bolt Browser and Documents
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
Bolt Browser and Documents
From 226K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Offline music player
- 🚀 Continuous music playback
- 👍 Great for downloading and listening to music
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Useful features like sleep timer
Room to improve
- 🐛 Downloading/conversion issues after updates
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Music playback issues when phone is locked or app is minimized
- 📢 Excessive ads and intrusive ad experience
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
Bolt Browser and Documents
Reported bugs
3 issues- Download button/option not appearing after updates
- Inability to download/convert videos anymore
- App crashing on launch or during use
Requested features
4 requests- Add playlist creation and management
- Ability to transfer downloaded content to new devices
- Add account/cloud sync to preserve downloaded content
- Improve music playback reliability when app is in background
In-app purchases
Microsoft Translator
No in-app purchases
Bolt Browser and Documents
No in-app purchases
Questions
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