Comparison

Microsoft Translator vs Contact Capture

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

Contact Capture

Features
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If you’ve ever searched for the same phone number twice at work, this app is for you. Designed by a medical doctor, Contact Capture was built to end the frustration of managing paper directories. No more paging through lists pinned to the wall or manually typing digits from a spreadsheet. Scan once, capture all. Powered by advanced "Deep Scan" technology, Contact Capture digitizes entire contact sheets, rosters, and lists in seconds—extracting every name, number, and relevant note directly into your iPhone Contacts. WHY CONTACT CAPTURE? Scan Full Directories, Not Just Cards: Most scanners only work one card at a time. Contact Capture is built for lists. Point your camera at a directory, an on-call roster, or a staff list. Our AI captures every contact on the page at once. Perfect for team rotations, conference attendee lists, or updating department details. Smart Extension Dialing: Works for hospitals and corporate offices alike. Automatically detects extensions and pagers. Set your organization’s prefix (e.g., "03 9345…") just once, and the app intelligently formats every extension into a one-tap mobile number. No more mental math or hunting for switchboard codes. Context is Everything: A name and number aren't enough if you don't remember who the person is. Contact Capture extracts every relevant detail—job titles, departments, specialties, shift times—and saves it directly to the contact's Notes field. This turns your address book into a searchable database. Type "Cardiology" or "Project Lead" into your iPhone search bar, and you'll instantly find the right team members, even if you’ve forgotten their names. Smart Duplicate Detection: Prevents messy duplicates by comparing new entries with your existing contacts. Review and merge updates (like new pagers, changed rotations, or updated numbers) with a single tap. Keeps your contact list clean even after multiple scans. Private by Design: No sign-up or login required. We never store your contacts or use your data for training. Images are processed via encrypted connection and immediately discarded. No Subscriptions. Ever. Pay only when you need it. Buy a scan pack once, and it never expires. Perfect for freelancers, locums, and professionals who need power without the monthly fee.

Screenshots

Microsoft Translator4 screens
Contact Capture4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Microsoft Translator at none against Contact Capture's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Contact Capture sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Microsoft Translator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Microsoft Translator versus Contact Capture: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicrosoft TranslatorContact Capture
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (158K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings158K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMicrosoft CorporationHAIPENG WANG

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

Contact Capture

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Microsoft Translator

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Contact Capture

One-time3
  • 50 Scans Pack$5.99
  • 150 Scans Pack$12.99
  • 500 Scans Pack$19.99

Questions

Is Microsoft Translator free?
Microsoft Translator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Contact Capture free?
Contact Capture is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Microsoft Translator or Contact Capture have ads?
Neither Microsoft Translator nor Contact Capture shows ads.

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