Microsoft Translator vs YOUS
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
YOUS
This app uses AI to break down language barriers in real-time. Communicate seamlessly through translated audio, video calls, chats, and phone calls in multiple languages.
- AI-powered speech translation
- Real-time audio/video meeting translation
- Translated chat and messaging
- International phone call translation
- Support for 19 languages
- Cross-device accessibility
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Millions of people speak the same language, which is a problem for international communication. The YOUS app helps people communicate online with native speakers of different languages using AI-powered translation technology. #1 Product of the Day – Product Hunt AUDIO/VIDEO MEETINGS YOUS recognizes speech, translates it, and speaks in a synthesized voice in the interlocutor's language. CHAT AND MESSAGING If your friend writes messages in another language, it's okay. YOUS will send you the translated one. PHONE CALLS Call mobile and landline numbers without fear of the language barrier. YOUS will help translate the conversation. SECURE We take your security seriously and transfer and store your data securely. 19 LANGUAGES YOUS supports Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese. ACCESS ON ANY DEVICE, ANY TIME All your chats, calls, and meetings are available on all devices you use - iPhone and desktop computers. YOUS - Unites people.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Microsoft Translator at 44% against YOUS's 0%. Microsoft Translator also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (158K vs 6). YOUS's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft Translator has 158K ratings behind it against 6, 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 0% of YOUS's.
Microsoft Translator ships an update every 6 weeks, YOUS every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Microsoft Translator | YOUS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (158K ratings) — better | 3.0 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 44.2% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 158K — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Microsoft Corporation | YOUS INC. |
Customer experience
Microsoft Translator
YOUS
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
YOUS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Microsoft Translator
No in-app purchases
YOUS
No in-app purchases
Questions
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