Comparison

Microsoft Translator vs ByteEngine 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

ByteEngine Translator

Translate text, voice, conversations, and camera photos across over 100 languages. Download language packs for free offline translation when traveling. Save frequent translations and share them with other apps.

Highlights
  • 100+ language translation
  • Offline language packs
  • Camera photo translation
  • Voice and conversation translation
  • Save and share translations
  • Split-screen conversation mode
Features
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Byte Engine Translator is a personal translation app for 100+ languages, to translate text, voice, conversations, camera photos and screenshots. You can even download languages for offline translation for free to use when you travel! • Text translation into over 100 languages*, for online and offline use • Camera translation to translate text within photos and screenshots • Voice translation to translate speech, and a split-screen mode for two participants having a bilingual conversation • Download languages for offline use for when you travel without an internet connection • Share your translations with other apps • Pin and save your most frequent translations for later Translator supports the following languages:  Afrikaans, Arabic, Bangla, Bosnian (Latin), Bulgarian, Cantonese (Traditional), Catalan, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Fijian, Filipino, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Haitian Creole, Hebrew, Hindi, Hmong Daw, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Kiswahili, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Malagasy, Malay, Maltese, Norwegian, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Quer'etaro Otomi, Romanian, Russian, Serbian (Cyrillic), Serbian (Latin), Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Tahitian, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, Tongan, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese, Welsh, and Yucatec Maya. *Some features are not available in all languages. // Request for User Permissions // [Mandatory access] 1. View Network access To detect whether the device is on Wi-Fi, mobile data, or not connected to a network. This helps the app know whether it should translate while online, or use an offline language pack. 2. Network access For access to Wi-Fi or mobile data to perform text or speech translations, and download offline language packs. [Optional access] 1. Camera To take pictures for image translations, and to scan QR codes when joining a conversation. 2. Microphone To translate speech. 3. Photos/Media/Files To open photos from the device for image translation. 4. Storage To open photos from the device for image translation, and to save downloaded offline language packs.

Screenshots

Microsoft Translator4 screens
ByteEngine Translator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Microsoft Translator at 4.8 against ByteEngine Translator's 3.2. Microsoft Translator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (158K vs 12). ByteEngine Translator's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Microsoft Translator holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft Translator has 158K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Microsoft Translator's written reviews are positive against 25% of ByteEngine Translator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Microsoft Translator ships an update every 6 weeks, ByteEngine Translator every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Microsoft Translator versus ByteEngine Translator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicrosoft TranslatorByteEngine Translator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (158K ratings) — better3.2 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews44.2% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings158K — better12
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB144 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicrosoft CorporationByteEngine Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Microsoft Translator

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

ByteEngine Translator

All ratings12 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

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

ByteEngine Translator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Microsoft Translator

No in-app purchases

None

ByteEngine Translator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Microsoft Translator free?
Microsoft Translator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ByteEngine Translator free?
ByteEngine Translator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Microsoft Translator or ByteEngine Translator?
Microsoft Translator is rated higher. Microsoft Translator averages 4.8 out of 5 from 158K ratings, while ByteEngine Translator averages 3.2 from 12 ratings.
Do Microsoft Translator or ByteEngine Translator have ads?
ByteEngine Translator shows ads; Microsoft Translator does not.
Which is updated more often, Microsoft Translator or ByteEngine Translator?
Microsoft Translator ships an update every 6 weeks, and ByteEngine Translator every 2 months. Most recently, Microsoft Translator was updated on September 25, 2026 and ByteEngine Translator on August 23, 2026.

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