Microsoft Translator vs TykVen
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
TykVen
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Field Service Management App Manage assigned work orders, customer information, and service activities directly from the field. Features: • View and manage assigned work orders • Access customer and site details • Perform optional pre-inspections with photos and comments • Create estimations for spare parts and labor costs • Submit work reports with photos and service notes • Capture customer signatures upon job completion • Track work order status and progress • Support field executive location tracking when enabled Designed to help field service teams efficiently execute and complete service work orders.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TykVen at 13.0 against Microsoft Translator's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 ships an update every 6 weeks, TykVen every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Microsoft Translator | TykVen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (158K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 43.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 158K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Microsoft Corporation | LOREMINE TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED |
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
TykVen
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Microsoft Translator
No in-app purchases
TykVen
No in-app purchases
Questions
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