Comparison

Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber vs Microsoft Translator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber

Instantly digitize and translate printed text from documents, signs, and menus using your camera. Supports over 90 languages for translation and recognizes text in over 70. Edit, listen to, and share your translated content.

Highlights
  • Camera text scanning
  • Text recognition for 70+ languages
  • Translation to 90+ languages
  • Text-to-speech for 44+ languages
  • Edit and copy recognized text
  • Share translated text
  • Translation history
Features
Read full description

Download NOW the BEST Scan and Translate app in the WORLD and instantly translate business documents, contracts, homework assignments, menus, street signs and other images. GET MORE than 90 different languages which are available for translation! Scan & Translate app extracts texts from any printed sources: documents, books, signs, instructions or announcements and allows to immediately translate them to any of 90 languages. Take a picture of the text and after the text is recognized, you can immediately edit, hear, translate, share it on Facebook, Twitter, vKontakte or simply send by email or as SMS. Better and faster than any other similar product! 70% cheaper than any other similar app, offered by competitors! • Recognizes texts in more than 70 languages • Translates to more than 90 languages • Reads texts in more than 44 languages • Advanced optical character recognition technology for 79 languages, including Russian, English, German, Spanish, Greek, Turkish, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Portuguese, French ( Internet connection is required) • Full text translation for more than 90 languages (Internet connection is required) • Listen to the text that has been recognized and translated into more than 44 languages! • Edit the text, copy it to clipboard, and save in other apps • Share the text on Facebook, Twitter, VKontakte or send as SMS or by email • All texts are saved in History and can be later recovered at any time With Scan & Translate app you can easily scan and translate: • any paper documents • recipes from cookbooks • notes and letters • menus in restaurants, bars, and cafes • articles from magazines and newspapers • book parts • instructions and manuals • texts on product labels • road signs as well as signs in airports and stations • and many more... How to use the app: • Select the language of the original text as text recognition language. • Take a picture of the document (page, instruction, or any other text) • Press the "Scan" button • Recognized text will appear on the screen with an option to select the source language and the target (translation) language. • After you select the language, the original text will be automatically translated and will appear at the bottom of the screen. • To listen to the translation, press the "Voice" button Scan & Translate app will digitize and translate any printed text right on your device! *Note: The Free version may be subject to limitations (ex. number of daily translations), which are subject to change*** Take advantage of the Premium Features: - Unlimited translations - Ads-free translation experience For complete access to Scan & Translate and all language change features, you will need to allow access to the following: *Camera *Photos Note: The Free version may be subject to limitations (ex. number of daily text recognitions and translations), which are subject to change Сhoose from different subscription options. Our standard subscription options are: 1-month Subscription 1-year Subscription Subscription plans unlock: - Unlimited translations - Unlimited text recognitions - Offline Text Recognition - Offline translations - Ads-free translation experience - Snap Mode You can cancel a free trial or subscription anytime by canceling your subscription through your iTunes account settings. This must be done 24 hours before the end of a free trial or subscription period to avoid being charged. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will be downgraded to the free service. Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. EULA: https://datacomprojects.com/api/Eula?bid=com.translatoria.scanandtranslatefree Privacy Policy: https://datacomprojects.com/api/PrivacyPolicy?bid=com.translatoria.scanandtranslatefree

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
Read full description

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

Screenshots

Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber4 screens
Microsoft Translator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Microsoft Translator at 4.8 against Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber's 4.3. Microsoft Translator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.49 per month. Microsoft Translator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Microsoft Translator holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft Translator has 158K ratings behind it against 20K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber's written reviews are positive against 44% of Microsoft Translator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber ships an update every 3 weeks, Microsoft Translator every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber versus Microsoft Translator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScan & Translate+ Text GrabberMicrosoft Translator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (20K ratings)4.8 (158K ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.2% of reviews44.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20K158K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAisberg Inc LLCMicrosoft Corporation

Customer experience

Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber

All ratings20,005 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative13.6%
Written reviews405 reviews
Positive42.2%
Neutral5.7%
Negative52.1%

Microsoft Translator

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

User reviews

Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber

From 20K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast text recognition
  • 👍 Useful translation feature
  • 💡 Helpful for travel and studying
  • 👍 Easy to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate translations
  • 👎 Limited free usage
  • 👎 Confusing UI
  • 🐛 Doesn't work as expected

Microsoft Translator

From 158K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Bugs and requests

Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes frequently
  • Doesn't recognize certain languages
  • Freezes on some devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More language support
  • Improved translation accuracy
  • Unlimited free usage
  • Clearer UI

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

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Month: translate offline3 Days trial$7.491 Month
  • 3 Months Premium$12.993 Months
  • Offline translate text now3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time4
  • Edit documents after save them$1.99
  • PDF sharing$1.99
  • 5 more recognition amounts$2.99
Show 1 more
  • Unlock all$69.99
None

Microsoft Translator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber free?
Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber 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, Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber or Microsoft Translator?
Microsoft Translator is rated higher. Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber averages 4.3 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while Microsoft Translator averages 4.8 from 158K ratings.
Do Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber or Microsoft Translator have ads?
Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber shows ads; Microsoft Translator does not.
Which is updated more often, Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber or Microsoft Translator?
Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber ships an update every 3 weeks, and Microsoft Translator every 6 weeks. Most recently, Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber was updated on September 24, 2026 and Microsoft Translator on September 24, 2026.

Other comparisons