Microsoft Translator vs Talking Translator
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
Talking Translator
This app acts as a portable translator, converting spoken words into text and then translating them into your chosen language in real-time. It supports numerous languages for both speech recognition and translation, with an offline mode available. The app also offers voice output for translated text, benefiting users with hearing impairments.
- Speech recognition in 32 languages
- Real-time on-the-fly translation
- Over 30 dictation and translation languages
- 99% speech recognition accuracy
- Offline translation mode
- Voice acting of translated text
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Translator Duo turns your phone into an interpreter for two people. You start talking and the translation appears before you finish the sentence — the other person is already reading. It works with no internet. Speech and text are translated on the device itself, so it holds up on a plane, abroad without a local SIM, and anywhere the signal runs out. What it does • Speech recognition in 59 languages • Translation that keeps pace with your speech • Punctuation added on its own • Dialogue mode: two people take turns, each reads their own half of the screen • Photo translation: snap a menu, a shop sign or a street sign — the translation lands right on top of the text, in its place • Live camera translation: point the camera and the words change as you go • Recognized text can be edited in both halves of the screen • The translation read out loud, automatically if you like • History with search and favorites • Dark theme • No ads How to use it 1. Pick the two languages 2. Tap the bottom microphone for yourself and the top one for the other person 3. Text and translation appear as you speak To use it offline, download the language once — over Wi-Fi, in a few taps. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/itranslate-app/terms Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/itranslate-app/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Microsoft Translator at 4.8 against Talking Translator's 4.2. Microsoft Translator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (158K vs 281). Talking Translator's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads 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
Both are free to download. Talking Translator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Microsoft Translator asks for nothing beyond the download.
Microsoft Translator holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft Translator has 158K ratings behind it against 281, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of Microsoft Translator's written reviews are positive against 50% of Talking Translator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Microsoft Translator ships an update every 6 weeks, Talking Translator every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Microsoft Translator | Talking Translator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (158K ratings) — better | 4.2 (281 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 43.9% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 158K — better | 281 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Microsoft Corporation | Alexey Beschetnikov |
Customer experience
Microsoft Translator
Talking Translator
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
Talking Translator
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Microsoft Translator
No in-app purchases
Talking Translator
- 1 Month Translate7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Translate 1 Year7 Days trial$32.991 Year
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