# 有道翻译官 vs Microsoft Translator

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Microsoft Translator at none against 有道翻译官's 29. Microsoft Translator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (158K vs 1.7K). 有道翻译官's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 44%) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 有道翻译官 sells 27 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Microsoft Translator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Microsoft Translator holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft Translator has 158K ratings behind it against 1.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of 有道翻译官's written reviews are positive against 44% of Microsoft Translator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

有道翻译官 ships an update every 11 days, Microsoft Translator every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 有道翻译官 | Microsoft Translator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/107/id576337924/reviews) | **[4.8 (158K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-translator/id1018949559/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K | **158K** |
| Positive reviews | **67.1% of reviews** | 43.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 302 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beijing NetEase Youdao Computer System Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/840227969) | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) |

## What reviewers say

### 有道翻译官

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/107/id576337924)

This app offers translation for 107 languages, supporting various needs like learning, work, and travel. It features advanced neural machine translation for improved accuracy, with options for photo, voice, real-time AR, and offline translation.

**Highlights:** 107 language translation, Offline translation, AR real-time translation, Simultaneous interpretation, Photo translation, Web page translation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (27)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 有道翻译官会员连续包月 | $3.99 | per month |
| 有道翻译官连续包月会员 | $3.99 | per month |
| 有道翻译官会员连续包月 | $4.99 | per month |
| 有道翻译官连续包月会员 | $4.99 | per month |
| 有道翻译官SVIP会员-连续包月 | $5.99 | per month |
| 有道翻译官会员连续包年 | $24.99 | per year |
| 1充值币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 6充值币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 文档翻译加量包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12充值币 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 文档翻译加量包 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30充值币 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 有道翻译官会员1个月 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 有道翻译官会员1个月 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50充值币 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 20小时同传翻译时长 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 10小时同传翻译时长 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 有道翻译官会员3个月 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 有道翻译官会员3个月 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 98充值币 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 有道翻译官会员12个月 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 100小时同传翻译时长 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 有道翻译官会员24个月 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 有道翻译官会员24个月 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 200小时同传翻译时长 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 有道翻译官会员24个月 | $34.99 | one-time |
| 有道翻译官超级会员 | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Accurate translations
- 🔍 Useful features like screen capture translation
- 📚 Helpful for language learning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Excessive advertisements
- 🐛 Buggy performance, crashes and freezes
- 🔌 Unreliable connectivity and offline mode

**Reported bugs**

- Microphone/voice recognition issues in simultaneous translation
- Inconsistent sync between mobile and desktop versions
- Inability to copy individual translated words

**Requested features**

- Add pinyin support for English speakers
- Introduce new language support like Cantonese
- Implement a sentence collection/note-taking feature


### 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 有道翻译官 free?

有道翻译官 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Microsoft Translator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 有道翻译官 or Microsoft Translator?

Microsoft Translator is rated higher. 有道翻译官 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Microsoft Translator averages 4.8 from 158K ratings.

### Do 有道翻译官 or Microsoft Translator have ads?

有道翻译官 shows ads; Microsoft Translator does not.

### Which is updated more often, 有道翻译官 or Microsoft Translator?

有道翻译官 ships an update every 11 days, and Microsoft Translator every 6 weeks. Most recently, 有道翻译官 was updated on October 14, 2026 and Microsoft Translator on October 14, 2026.

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