# Polli: Language learning — Learn through stories

> AI-powered interactive story generator for advanced language learning. (iPhone/iPad app by AnApps, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polli-language-learning/id6749833686 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [AnApps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547677552)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 65 MB
- Languages: English, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
- Released: 2025-10-02
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polli-language-learning/id6749833686/reviews.md

## What is Polli?

Once you’ve learned the basics of a language, the next challenge is finding materials to reinforce what you know and expand your knowledge. Learners tend to hit a plateau and have trouble pushing their skills further. Polli solves this by allowing you to generate content on any topic in your language, controlling the mood, style, and grammar. 

The stories you create are interactive. Every word is tappable and savable to your Library. Anytime you’re confused about a word or expression, you can generate an insight to dive deeper into the usage.

Upgrade to Polli PRO to get 

- Unlimited story creation
- Unlimited grammar insights
- Unlimited translations
- Listen to your stories with high quality, natural sounding voices

Sign up for a free trial to try out all the PRO features today!

Polli currently offers Catalan, Chinese, Dutch, English, Finnish, French (FR/QC), German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (PT/BR), Romanian, Russian, Spanish (MX/EU), Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian. More coming soon! 

Let us know which language you’d like to use with Polli.

Privacy Policy: https://getpolli.com/privacy-policy
Terms of Service: https://getpolli.com/terms-of-service

## Key features

- AI-generated interactive stories
- Tap-to-learn word definitions
- Save vocabulary to library
- Customizable story mood and style
- Natural-sounding audio playback (PRO)
- Unlimited content creation (PRO)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PRO Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| PRO Yearly | $99.99 | per year |



## Frequently asked questions about Polli

### What languages does Polli support?

Polli currently offers Catalan, Chinese, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, and Ukrainian. More languages are planned for future updates.

### How does Polli's learning methodology work?

Polli generates personalized, interactive stories based on user-defined topics, mood, and style. This method helps learners reinforce existing knowledge and expand vocabulary by making content engaging and contextually relevant.

### Can I track my progress with Polli?

While the app allows you to save words to your library, specific progress tracking features like lesson completion or fluency scores are not detailed in the provided information. The focus is on content generation and vocabulary acquisition.

### What are the benefits of Polli PRO?

Polli PRO offers unlimited story creation, unlimited grammar insights, unlimited translations, and high-quality natural-sounding audio playback for your stories. A free trial is available for PRO features.

### Does Polli have ads?

No, Polli does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use with optional in-app purchases for its PRO subscription.

### What devices is Polli available on?

Polli is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. The app is designed for iOS users.

### How often is Polli updated?

The latest version of Polli was released on May 14, 2026, indicating active development. Users can expect regular updates to introduce new features and languages.

### What is the age rating for Polli?

Polli has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for teenagers and older users interested in language learning.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.11 — 2026-05-14

- Inline pinyin annotations on Chinese stories
- Verb conjugation and paradigm layout improvements
- Various stability and performance improvements

### 1.10 — 2026-05-07

Big update. Polli learns with you now, and every screen got smarter.

AI TUTOR (NEW, PRO)
Chat-based grammar lessons that adapt to you. Tap any word, ask anything, and the tutor walks you through examples, fill-in-the-blanks, multiple choice, flashcards, and dialogue, all in one flow. It remembers what you've practiced and pushes you where you're ready.

CONVERSATION PRACTICE (NEW, PRO)
Real-time scenario chats with native-sounding voices. Order coffee, book a hotel, talk politics. Tap any message to break it down. Mistakes get gentle corrections in the moment, so you learn as you go.

SKILL CURRICULUM (PRO)
Browse every grammar skill in your language with rings showing your mastery. Practice any skill on demand. Weak skills resurface automatically until they stick. Test out of skills you already know.

SMARTER STORIES
Tap any word to see every form it takes: past, future, plural, every conjugation. Quick quizzes after each story to lock in what you read. Save tricky words to Notes for later. Built-in script guides for Cyrillic, Greek, Hangul, Kana, and Pinyin. Listen-first mode for pure audio practice.

SHADOWING
Read along with native audio, then record yourself and get word-by-word pronunciation feedback to find exactly where your accent slips.

QUIZ MODE
Flashcards, dictation, and reverse-translation with smart matching. Typos and near-misses still count.

PLUS
UI polish, faster start, and dozens of bug fixes.

### 1.9 — 2026-03-03

Bug fixes and stability improvements

### 1.8 — 2026-02-27

New look! We've reworked Polli to make it easier to create stories and review what you've learned. Plus added a ton of features:

- themes - the reader now offers multiple themes - dark, light, gray, sepia
- reorder dictionaries - you can drag and drop external dictionaries per language
- story transcripts - PRO users can access the story translation to check comprehension after reading
- Japanese readings - choose between hiragana, katakana, and romaji, and toggle them inline above each word
- recommended story ideas - quick story creation from the home screen
- language selector stats - words to review and unread stories counts in the language selector make it easier to keep up in multiple languages
- completion notification - take a quiz while a story is generating and we'll send you a notification when it's ready

### 1.7 — 2026-01-09

* Continue your story - You can now continue a story you enjoyed by tapping on the action button or long pressing. A continued story becomes a part of a series you can revisit later.
* Story translation - PRO and enhanced stories can view a translation of the story to reinforce what you've learned.
* For new stories, title content is now interactive
* Bug fixes and performance improvements

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