Microsoft Translator dropped offline mode. We didn't.
In June 2025, Microsoft Translator v6.0 removed offline language packs and camera translation entirely — the app now needs the cloud for everything. If you relied on it on planes or abroad, Rasterdeck Translator does what it used to do and more: voice-to-voice and camera translation, fully offline, on your device.
| Rasterdeck Translator | Microsoft Translator (v6+, 2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Offline translation | Everything on-device, 40+ languages | Removed in v6.0 (June 2025) — now 100% cloud |
| Voice-to-voice offline | Yes | No — voice requires internet |
| Camera / OCR translation | Yes, offline (OCR tier) | Discontinued in v6.0 |
| Runs on your device (private) | Yes — nothing leaves your phone | Translations processed in the Azure cloud |
| Multi-device group conversation | No | Yes (online) — Microsoft wins this one |
| Platforms | Android | iOS + Android (Windows app retired) |
| Feature stability | One-time purchase — features are yours | Major features removed without notice in 2025 |
| Cost | One-time — from $2.99, free trial | Free |
To be fair: Microsoft Translator is free, has a genuinely useful multi-device group-conversation mode, and runs on iOS too. But if the reason you installed a translator was working without a connection — that's the exact feature Microsoft deleted, and the one this app is built around. See how offline actually works here, or compare us against Google Translate.
Free trial, then a one-time purchase — no subscription. Standard $2.99, OCR $9.99, Pro $19.99, or Everything $24.99.