Google Translate vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Google Translate's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	Google Translate This App	Microsoft Translator Nemesis	Speak & Translate - Translator Contender	Yandex Translate Contender	Reverso Context Contender	SayHi Translate Contender	Dictionary.com: English Words Peer	HelloTalk - Language Learning Peer	WordReference Dictionary Peer	Duolingo Peer
Core Identity
Developer	Google LLC	Microsoft Corporation	Apalon Apps	Yandex	Theo Hoffenberg	SayHi (Amazon)	Dictionary.com	HelloTalk	WordReference.com	Duolingo
Category	Reference	Productivity	-	-	Reference	-	-	-	-	-
Platform	Android, iOS	iOS, Android	-	-	iOS, Android	-	-	-	-	-
Store Metrics
Rating	4.3 / 5	4.8 / 5	-	-	4.7 / 5	-	-	-	-	-
Ratings Count	82,610	158,316	-	-	3,573	-	-	-	-	-
Price	Free	Free	-	-	Free	-	-	-	-	-
Release Date	Feb 8, 2011	Aug 6, 2015	-	-	Nov 5, 2014	-	-	-	-	-
Last Updated	May 4, 2026	Oct 31, 2025	-	-	Apr 3, 2026	-	-	-	-	-
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	mixed	negative	-	-	mixed	-	-	-	-	-
Score	65/100	25/100	-	-	45/100	-	-	-	-	-
Praises	Live translation and transcript saving features provide significant utility for travelers and language learners	Split-screen conversation mode enables fluid communication between two speakers in real-time	-	-	Contextual translation features provide deeper linguistic understanding than standard dictionary apps for language learners	-	-	-	-	-
Complaints	Recent interface changes obscure critical buttons and create navigation friction for daily users	Post-update interface changes remove essential features like Pinyin transliteration and dark mode Removal of offline translation capabilities forces reliance on network connectivity	-	-	Inaccurate translation examples and AI-generated content erode trust in the application accuracy	-	-	-	-	-
Requests	Users request granular control over translation settings including speech speed and language reversal	Restoration of offline translation support to enable usage without active network connections	-	-	Expanded language support for underrepresented regions including Indonesian and various African languages	-	-	-	-	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	System-level Android integration replaces default assistant on hardware-mapped triggers 249-language library functions as a massive data-collection moat	Split-screen conversation mode enables fluid face-to-face communication Multi-device conversation codes drive organic user acquisition	-	-	Contextual translation engine creates high switching costs for professional users SRS learning loop anchors daily active usage Cross-device synchronization reduces churn	-	-	-	-	-
Weaknesses	Recent UI updates obscure critical text-editing controls Frequent post-update application crashes disrupt translation workflow	Removal of offline language packs in the latest update Frequent application crashes during text entry	-	-	AI-generated translation errors erode user trust Monthly subscription costs perceived as high Technical regressions break core keyboard switching	-	-	-	-	-
Pricing	free	free	-	-	freemium	-	-	-	-	-
Momentum	Intense	Maintenance	-	-	Intense	-	-	-	-	-
Update Cadence	5 versions, ~6d avg	5 versions, 1 majors/6mo, ~142d avg	-	-	5 versions	-	-	-	-	-

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