Comparison

Microsoft Translator vs Arabic Keyboard ·

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

Arabic Keyboard ·

Type Arabic effortlessly with intelligent predictions, customizable themes, and multiple layout options. Save text for later use and enjoy a convenient one-handed mode. Supports Arabic and English languages.

Highlights
  • Arabic language support
  • Intelligent word predictions
  • Customizable themes
  • One-handed typing mode
  • Save and reuse text
  • Multiple layout options
Features
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Introducing Arabic Keyboard - the ultimate app for seamless Arabic typing on your device! Enhance your communication and express yourself effortlessly in Arabic with our feature-rich keyboard app. Whether you're a native Arabic speaker, learning the language, or simply want to communicate with Arabic-speaking friends and family, Arabic Keyboard is the perfect tool for you. Key Features: 1. Arabic Language Support: Type effortlessly in Arabic, with a comprehensive set of Arabic letters, numbers, and symbols right at your fingertips. 2. Intelligent Predictions: Our smart prediction engine suggests words and phrases as you type, saving you time and enhancing your typing speed and accuracy. 3. Emoji Integration: Add fun and personality to your messages with a wide range of emojis designed specifically for Arabic communication. 4. Customizable Themes: Personalize your keyboard with a variety of visually appealing themes to match your style and preferences. 5 You can save your Arabic text inside application it self. You can use your text for later use too. There is 3 mode on Arabic Keyboard app. 1st Arabic : You can write only Arabic with Arabic Mode 2rd A = Arabic latter : You can write Arabic with English keyboard and pronounce will be as Arabic. 3rd A = A : You can write simply English with combination of Arabic and English. 6. One-Handed Mode: Optimize your typing experience on larger screens with a convenient one-handed mode, making it easier to reach all keys with a single hand. 7. Quick Access Toolbar: Access frequently used features such as keyword history,notes,sentences and settings, right from the toolbar for added convenience. 8. Multiple Layout Options: Choose from different keyboard layouts, including QWERTY, AZERTY,A=A, A=Arabic latter, Arabic letter keyboard and more, to match your preferred typing style. Examples and use cases of the app: - 50+ Beautiful keyboard designs. - Arabic keyboard has easiest keypad to write Arabic alphabets, letters and words. - Write social bio in Arabic - Instagram profiles and bio - Instagram story - Highlights and comments on Instagram - snapchat profiles - Profiles and bio Twitter - Twitter Comments and posts - Whatsapp profile - Bio and WhatsApp story - WhatsApp chats - Tik Tok - default Notes app - all apps for photo editing designing and writing on images In general, Arabic font Keyboard is supported in every application that you can write in. The application supports Arabic, English languages. Arabic font Keyboard App offers an auto-renewing subscription-based on in-app purchase. Subscription name: 1 month Subscription Subscription cost: $2.99 (USD) Subscription duration: 1 Month Subscription name: Yearly Subscription Subscription cost: $24.99 (USD) Subscription duration: 1 Year Subscription name: Lifetime Subscription Subscription cost: $29.99 (USD) Subscription duration: Lifetime Terms of Use: You can read your terms of use click on below link http://www.igeniusdev.com/terms Auto-renewing subscription: You subscription will be renewed every year i.e. you will be charged every year after Free Trial period. – Payment will be charged to 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 – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase – You can read our privacy policy - http://www.igeniusdev.com/privacy – Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Would you like more features? Let us know, we are ready to improvise it for you.

Screenshots

Microsoft Translator4 screens
Arabic Keyboard ·4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Arabic Keyboard · at 100% against Microsoft Translator's 44%. Arabic Keyboard · also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). Microsoft Translator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 11 months). On price, 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. Arabic Keyboard · sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Microsoft Translator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Arabic Keyboard · holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft Translator has 158K ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of Arabic Keyboard ·'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Microsoft Translator ships an update every 6 weeks, Arabic Keyboard · every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Microsoft Translator versus Arabic Keyboard ·: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicrosoft TranslatorArabic Keyboard ·
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (158K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings158K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicrosoft CorporationiGeniusDev Technology

Customer experience

Microsoft Translator

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

Arabic Keyboard ·

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Arabic Keyboard ·

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Microsoft Translator

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Arabic Keyboard ·

Subscriptions2
  • Arabic English Keyboard.$2.991 Month
  • Arabic Keyboard - Type Arabic$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Arabic Keyboard writing$29.99

Questions

Is Microsoft Translator free?
Microsoft Translator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arabic Keyboard · free?
Arabic Keyboard · is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Microsoft Translator or Arabic Keyboard ·?
Arabic Keyboard · is rated higher. Microsoft Translator averages 4.8 out of 5 from 158K ratings, while Arabic Keyboard · averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Microsoft Translator or Arabic Keyboard · have ads?
Neither Microsoft Translator nor Arabic Keyboard · shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Microsoft Translator or Arabic Keyboard ·?
Microsoft Translator ships an update every 6 weeks, and Arabic Keyboard · every 11 months. Most recently, Microsoft Translator was updated on September 25, 2026 and Arabic Keyboard · on June 1, 2026.

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