# Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber vs Microsoft Translator

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Microsoft Translator at none against Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber's 8. Microsoft Translator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.3). 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.

Both are free to download. Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Microsoft Translator asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 complicate that: 48% of Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber'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.

Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber ships an update every 3 weeks, Microsoft Translator every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber | Microsoft Translator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-and-translate-plus-text-grabber/id845139175/reviews) | **[4.8 (158K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-translator/id1018949559/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20K | **158K** |
| Positive reviews | **48.5% of reviews** | 43.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 130 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aisberg Inc LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436388292) | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) |

## What reviewers say

### Scan & Translate+ Text Grabber

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scan-and-translate-plus-text-grabber/id845139175)

Instantly translate text from images using your camera. Recognize and translate documents, signs, and more in over 90 languages. Edit, hear, and share your translated text easily.

**Highlights:** Text recognition from images, Translation to over 90 languages, Text-to-speech for translations, Edit and share recognized text, History of saved translations, Offline translation options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Offline translate text 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month: translate offline | $7.49 | per month |
| 3 Months Premium | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Offline translate text now | $39.99 | per year |
| Edit documents after save them | $1.99 | one-time |
| PDF sharing | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5 more recognition amounts | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes frequently
- Doesn't recognize certain languages
- Freezes on some devices

**Requested features**

- More language support
- Improved translation accuracy
- Unlimited free usage
- Clearer UI


### 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 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 November 8, 2026 and Microsoft Translator on November 8, 2026.

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