# Microsoft Translator vs Bible Record

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bible Record at 100% against Microsoft Translator's 44%. Bible Record also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Microsoft Translator's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 16 months) and ratings volume (158K vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Bible Record 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 3, 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 Bible Record's.

Microsoft Translator ships an update every 6 weeks, Bible Record every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Microsoft Translator | Bible Record |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (158K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-translator/id1018949559/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-record/id6740719606/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **158K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 43.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 16 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 26 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) | [Every SevenNine LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1791253595) |

## What reviewers say

### Microsoft Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-translator/id1018949559)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent translation accuracy
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 💡 Offline translation capability
- 🗣️ Accurate voice translation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent performance with certain language pairs
- 🔍 Lack of detailed translation options (e.g. Pinyin for Chinese)
- 🗑️ Difficult to clear translation history
- 🔌 Requires internet connection for some features
- 💻 Suboptimal experience on tablets and larger screens

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when translating certain types of content
- Issues with camera-based translation feature
- Problems with text-to-speech functionality

**Requested features**

- 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


### Bible Record

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bible-record/id6740719606)

Facilitate Bible translation into new languages using the Oral Mother Tongue method. Record verse by verse with two speakers, automatically removing the trade language speaker via volume detection. Edit, tag, and export recordings for distribution.

**Highlights:** Verse-by-verse translation recording, Automatic trade language speaker removal, Segment-based editing (delete, reorder, re-record), Tagging verses for navigation, Export recordings, Cloud upload for distribution

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Microsoft Translator free?

Microsoft Translator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bible Record free?

Bible Record is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Microsoft Translator or Bible Record?

Bible Record is rated higher. Microsoft Translator averages 4.8 out of 5 from 158K ratings, while Bible Record averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Microsoft Translator or Bible Record have ads?

Neither Microsoft Translator nor Bible Record shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Microsoft Translator or Bible Record?

Microsoft Translator ships an update every 6 weeks, and Bible Record every 16 months. Most recently, Microsoft Translator was updated on November 12, 2026 and Bible Record on November 4, 2026.

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