Comparison

Microsoft Translator vs Live Swedish 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
Read full description

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

Live Swedish Translator +

Translate text, voice, and photos between Swedish and 45 other languages. Learn Swedish with pronunciation practice and a dedicated keyboard extension. Offers real-time translation for conversations and documents.

Highlights
  • Real-time text translation
  • Voice translator with male/female voices
  • Photo translation using camera
  • Swedish keyboard extension
  • Transliteration and sharing
  • Pronunciation practice for Swedish
Features
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Speak Swedish with fewer taps between you. Translate live conversations between Swedish and English, with support for more than 60 other languages. Talk back and forth, translate a message, or use your camera to understand the words around you. KEEP YOUR CONVERSATION MOVING Focus on what you want to say. Live voice translation lets you speak with fewer manual steps, while two-way conversation mode helps both people follow the exchange. Use it when asking for directions, meeting someone new, or handling everyday conversations. READ WITH YOUR CAMERA Translate printed text using your camera. Make sense of a Swedish menu, sign, or label without typing it out. TRANSLATE TEXT IN PHOTOS Text recognition finds the words in your images so you can translate them. Turn a photo of unfamiliar text into something you can understand. FIND THE WORDS FOR YOUR MESSAGE Translate typed words, phrases, and messages between Swedish, English, and more than 60 other languages. AI helps improve translation accuracy and make the wording more natural. PREPARE FOR OFFLINE USE Download supported language packs before going offline to translate in those languages without an internet connection. Offline support depends on the language pack and feature; not every feature works offline. Start with a simple hello, a quick question, or the menu in front of you. CONTACT Support: AmazinproService@gmail.com Terms of Use: https://www.amazinpro.com/translator-terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.amazinpro.com/translator-privacy-policy PERMISSIONS REQUIRED Camera and Photo Gallery: translate photos, scan text and use live camera translation Microphone and Speech Recognition: enable voice-to-voice translation and conversation mode SUBSCRIPTION AND PAYMENT Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Account Settings at any time after purchase.

Screenshots

Microsoft Translator4 screens
Live Swedish Translator +4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Microsoft Translator at 44% against Live Swedish Translator +'s 0%. Microsoft Translator also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Live Swedish Translator +'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Live Swedish Translator + sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Microsoft Translator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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 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 Live Swedish Translator +'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Microsoft Translator ships an update every 6 weeks, Live Swedish Translator + every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Microsoft Translator versus Live Swedish Translator +: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicrosoft TranslatorLive Swedish Translator +
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (158K ratings) — better4.2 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews43.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings158K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB133 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicrosoft CorporationAmazinPro

Customer experience

Microsoft Translator

All ratings158,207 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral3.0%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews579 reviews
Positive43.9%
Neutral10.0%
Negative46.1%

Live Swedish Translator +

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Live Swedish Translator +

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Microsoft Translator

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Live Swedish Translator +

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium$6.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$17.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium$119.991 Year

Questions

Is Microsoft Translator free?
Microsoft Translator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Live Swedish Translator + free?
Live Swedish Translator + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Microsoft Translator or Live Swedish Translator +?
Microsoft Translator is rated higher. Microsoft Translator averages 4.8 out of 5 from 158K ratings, while Live Swedish Translator + averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.
Do Microsoft Translator or Live Swedish Translator + have ads?
Neither Microsoft Translator nor Live Swedish Translator + shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Microsoft Translator or Live Swedish Translator +?
Microsoft Translator ships an update every 6 weeks, and Live Swedish Translator + every 2 months. Most recently, Microsoft Translator was updated on November 12, 2026 and Live Swedish Translator + on November 12, 2026.

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